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Old 10-18-2012, 09:15 AM   #16  
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The other day I went like 6 times, it was awesome. After a few days of over eating though so that makes sense.

I seem to go from once a day to once or twice a week (then I eat fibre like a crazy mofo). Sometimes it's ok to not go for a few days if I haven't been eating a lot.
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Old 10-18-2012, 09:28 AM   #17  
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It used to be normal for me to go once every 4 days or so, and usually just little "deer" pebbles, showing that it just wasn't enough really. Once I started eating more food and specifically more fiber/veggies/fiber bran stuff, I started going every 1-2 days which is amazing for me!

I eat "Scandinavian Crispbread: which is a 12 calorie per slice fiber bran cracker thing that fills me up in the morning and makes me go pretty regularly! I have also tried Smooth Move, I don't LOVE the taste but it's not horrible either. I just found it kind of uncomfortable taking before bed and then my stomach gurgled all night long. Also try prunes!
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Old 10-18-2012, 09:41 AM   #18  
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If I get up at the same time every morning, I have a bowel movement just as soon as I can get out of bed, walk to the bathroom and sit my rear end on the toilet. Sometimes, the urge wakes me up and gets me up.

If I get up too early, though, particularly when I have to catch a plane for business travel, I can't poop. Typically, I won't until the next day.

When I was young, I had a LOT of trouble with constipation. However, a very wise doctor fixed that by merely having me increase my water intake. I drink fluids pretty much constantly throughout the day. Of course, this makes me pee a lot but it also keeps me regular. I also eat at least one apple every day.
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Old 10-18-2012, 03:08 PM   #19  
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Generally once a day for me, unless I'm dehydrated and/or haven't eaten much (like when I'm sick).
On the other hand, if I go twice a day, it means I've eaten junk food.
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Old 10-18-2012, 03:29 PM   #20  
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once a day in the morning within 30-45 minutes of getting up
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Old 10-18-2012, 03:30 PM   #21  
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Most mornings about 30-45 minutes after waking.

Less frequently if I am eating at a deficit.
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Old 10-18-2012, 09:32 PM   #22  
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The other day I went like 6 times
You're my hero. Seriously. I take meds that bind me up so to poop everyday is my dream.
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Old 10-18-2012, 09:36 PM   #23  
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i drink a lot of plum juice; so i may go 4-5 times a week
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Old 10-18-2012, 09:37 PM   #24  
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You're my hero. Seriously. I take meds that bind me up so to poop everyday is my dream.
I don't have meds to blame it on, but this thread is giving me twosie-envy too.
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Old 10-18-2012, 09:45 PM   #25  
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So people say plum juice, is that more effective than prune?? Help!
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Old 10-18-2012, 10:12 PM   #26  
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I also take a medication because I used to have years of issues with the opposite problem: diarrhea.

So now, I might go once every day or two. Sometimes twice a day, but sometimes it is longer than once every couple days. I do get constipated but it is due to medication not lack of fiber. And after years of chronic diarrhea that actually impacted the quality of my life, I am just fine with the occasional bout of constipation.

TMI!

One huge benefit of my weight loss has been the ability to reduce the amount of medication I take. I used to use one packet a day, but now I can go for a couple of days or even more without having problems (my prescription is to use as needed; I'm not skipping required doses).
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Old 10-18-2012, 11:24 PM   #27  
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I go every morning, after about 1/2 cup of coffee. Then once more in the next 2 hours and right after lunch. Gotta rotate the stock.

I can't imagine only going every 3 or 4 days! I'd blow up!
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Old 10-19-2012, 01:06 AM   #28  
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I drink tea every night so I go without fail when I wake up. Sometimes it's annoying when I get that feeling at like 3 am but at least I know I'm going to be a bit lighter when I weigh-in a couple of hours later
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Old 10-19-2012, 07:13 AM   #29  
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When eating at a deficit like I am now, I go every 2-3 days which I find completely opposed to what I think is healthy (but what does one do, eh?). When eating at maintenance, I go at least once a day.
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Old 10-19-2012, 10:27 AM   #30  
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I can't imagine only going every 3 or 4 days! I'd blow up!
Yes, it's pretty uncomfortable.

I bought some dried prunes yesterday in hopes that maybe that will help but I will consider some plum or prune juice. Coffee helps sometimes too but not well enough.
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