Question

Been on WW for 5 weeks and lost 14 pounds. super happy about that BUT I've been super constipated. does anyone else suffer with this?  

Answer 1

Up your water intake

Comments

@rory I drink a gallon a day

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@luxury maybe try some metamucil or a stool softener

Answer 2

Unfortunately, I’ve been on WW for almost a year and I’m still having difficulty with this

Answer 3

It is likely the increase in protein. You need some fiber.  

Answer 4

Drink more water.  

Answer 5

Water and fiber (especially veggies) are your friends!  

Answer 6

I have 6 fiber gummies a day. Haven’t had a problem since I started doing this

Answer 7

Drink strong coffee, stool softeners, popcorn help.  

Answer 8

Me too. I ate a bowl of the yucky Fiber One whole grain cereal today. My Mom swears on it  

Comments

@bantling I'm not that desperate yet, lol

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@luxury LOL! I put a banana in with it so it's not that bad.  

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@bantling I like it with raspberries!  

Answer 9

Take a good probiotic

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@lorrinelorry I used to take Culturelle probiotic. Not sure if that's a good one or not. I'd like to start taking a probiotic again but not sure what's the best one to take.  

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@bantling culturelle is not a bad choice. I use a 50 billion

Answer 10

Eat whole prunes, not juice. Work naturally and are a sweet treat.  

Answer 11

I have the same problem, Apple's help me one every day of other day.  

Answer 12

Water and some steel oats (oatmeal)

Answer 13

I was in the beginning. I took stool softeners. They are not a laxative and my doctor said fine.  

Answer 14

I use Metamucil when I need it.  

Answer 15

Smooth move tea. Made by Traditional Medicinals, and most larger chain grocery stores coffee and tea aisle

Comments

You will only take that once in your life LOL

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Smooth move is only a quick fix.  

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I took that years ago and was not a fan!  

Answer 16

Sennakot tablets two to one daily

Answer 17

Take 500mg of magnesium.  

Answer 18

All those things are good for being constipated but fix the issue and use probiotics regularly and that wont happen.  

Comments

@lorrinelorry what's a good probiotic that isn't high in points?  

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I use probiocare 50 billion womens. But Garden of life makes alot of good ones also. No points.  

Answer 19

Lots of warm water a nd do not use ice. If u need a suppository use Dulcolax.  

Answer 20

Take Metamucil with water in morning and maralax at night. Best price is Costco but Wal-Mart bring works same. Ask any doctor and they will agree in my opinion. Also you can try fiber tablets a few a day at first then you will only need one a day

Answer 21

I work for a gastroenterologist, we recommend Benefiber in water with titration. Start with 1/2tsp twice a day for a week increase 1/2 tsp a week until you get the results that you want. Also make sure the drink plenty of water. People reccomend stool softeners but they can be hard on the digestive system. Probiotics make expensive poop but you can try them.  

Answer 22

Magnesium works great and I have used Benefiber.  

Answer 23

Magnesium and miralax

Answer 24

I have the same issue. I use calm magnesium and Metamucil and as long as I take it every night I’m usually good. Once I a while I still suffer.  

Answer 25

Drink a lot of water.  

Answer 26

I'll do coffee in the morning when this happens

Answer 27

Water, popcorn (really! ) and prunes.  

Answer 28

I eat for breakfast greek yogurt, mixed berries. 1/4 cup bran buds and cinnamon

Answer 29

Coffee, hot, not iced. First thing in the morning. Do not have a sip or bite of anything until your coffee is done. Wait a few and WA LA!  

Answer 30

The probiotic I use are $30 for a month. Worth it to be regular!  

Answer 31

I have miralax ever morning in my coffee and don’t have problems anymore (can’t taste it)

Answer 32

Moringa is amazing! Its all natural and it cures most ft diseases and cancer.  

Answer 33

Drink more water

Answer 34

That is awesome! I’ve lost 6. 6lbs in 4 weeks but I’m 55 & have thyroid issues. Yes, on constipation. I e started eating 2 prunes a day.  

Answer 35

Magnesium at night before bed. Helps you fall asleep quick too

Answer 36

Smooth Moves Tea works great! You can find it at CVS and they deliver.  

Comments

@gillie this did NOTHING for me

Answer 37

Yup, I did. Magnesium helped, and so did fiber gummies

Answer 38

Thanks guys, so I bought magnesium and fiber pills because I can't drink it, even though is says theres no taste. I want to buy a probiotic too

Answer 39

Take 400 mg of magnesium

Answer 40

Psyllium is the best fiber and will help get it out of your intestines.  

Answer 41

Magnesium my dr said up to 1, 000 mg a day, start out with a smaller dose

Answer 42

Yes magnesium citrate can act as a laxative.  

Answer 43

Honestly, black jelly beans. I would have 1 serving and count the points. No bloating either

Answer 44

I think most of us go through it I’m not sure why I was so thankful when it went away. I too took a magnesium supplement every day it helped a little bit be sure to also drink plenty of water

Answer 45

You're not getting enough daily fat.  

Answer 46

Yep, I’ve been constipated since month 2 - so for 2 full months. I take a senna leaf pill to help the issue. I take it every day. if I don’t, I don’t go.