Hey what's up.
So basically I'm cutting right now and I'm eating close to 40g of fiber through vegetables and what not everyday while drinking copious amounts of water.
I weigh 150, my macros are 200g protein, 150g carbs, 50g fat for the day and my protein sources are egg whites, whey, chicken, and tilapia.
What I don't get is I don't get bowel movements frequently, sometimes up to like 3 days and it kind of freaks me out. When I do, I have to put quite a bit of effort into it and it's not even like one of those super clean quick ones. They're normal sized stools. I'm eating a lot of fiber, at least I think I am, but it's just chillin' inside me and takes forever to move out.
Also, the thing is though, I notice when I have a cheat day, the following day is a guaranteed poop. Not sure why.
Am I getting enough fiber? Is a high protein diet slower to digest than normal diets?
I've also thought about it being related to stress but anyone else have something similar going on?
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Thread: Eating lots of fiber but no poop
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04-25-2011, 06:13 PM #1
Eating lots of fiber but no poop
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04-25-2011, 06:15 PM #2
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04-25-2011, 06:17 PM #3
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04-25-2011, 06:28 PM #4
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04-25-2011, 06:50 PM #5
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04-25-2011, 07:04 PM #6
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04-25-2011, 09:18 PM #7
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04-25-2011, 09:37 PM #8
I get the same problem when on a cut, probably due to the reduced volumes of foods.
I notice that constipation problems get alot better after I started IF, lol especially the morning after last night's feastIIFYM - Try to get most of your macros from whole foods. They are high in micronutrients and are needed to maintain overall health
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04-25-2011, 09:53 PM #9
You need more fat if you want smoother bowel movements. Saturated fat is especially good for helping you poop easier. I don't think your macros need to be so lopsided in favor of very high protein intake, moderate carbs, and very low fat intake. I would consider borrowing a few macros from protein and carbs to up your fats.
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04-25-2011, 09:57 PM #10
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04-25-2011, 10:07 PM #11
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Was just going to say this. Give higher fats a try. Adding more bulk to something that is not moving isnt going to fix it (more like make it worse), so adding MORE fiber or fiber supplements likely wont work. And 40g fiber is PLENTY...
As Jval said, if you recently increased your fiber quickly, then your body just needs time to adjust.
I would try increasing fat though......
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04-26-2011, 04:47 AM #12
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04-26-2011, 05:42 AM #13
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04-26-2011, 09:24 AM #15
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04-26-2011, 03:44 PM #16
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04-26-2011, 04:40 PM #17
There's two kinds of fiber
insoluble and soluble you need more soluble all those fibaz are probably insoluble
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04-26-2011, 04:43 PM #18
I eat the Atkins bars once a day if I think I'm low on fiber. I think it is because of the fats, but they work.
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