Do you eat when your "stuck"?

[Mols]

OK I didnt want to put this is the health and beauty section so bear with me....have any of you been *ahem* "stuck" and just totally not felt like you can eat anything because your so backed up? Well I feel like crap today and feel so full even though ive only eaten twice ( i usually have eaten like 4-5 times by now), and am wondering, would it be OK to just make another protein shake for dinner? I ask because I had a 1/2 scoop PP in my oatmeal Preworkout today, and then a PP shake PWO.....that would mean 3 scoops today and I never have that much ( Im told one a day is plenty!) I just dont know I feel so lethargic and run down because I cant go.....worst feeling EVER! Thanks and sorry if TMI...

[JJ29]

Originally posted by milgurl@May 31 2006, 04:24 PM
OK I didnt want to put this is the health and beauty section so bear with me....have any of you been *ahem* "stuck" and just totally not felt like you can eat anything because your so baked up? Well I feel like crap today and feel so full even though ive only eaten twice ( i usually have eaten like 4-5 times by now), and am wondering, would it be OK to just make another protein shake for dinner? I ask because I had a 1/2 scoop PP in my oatmeal Preworkout today, and then a PP shake PWO.....that would mean 3 scoops today and I never have that much ( Im told one a day is plenty!) I just dont know I feel so lethargic and run down because I cant go.....worst feeling EVER! Thanks and sorry if TMI...
??? What do you mean by "when you are stuck and baked up" :confused: ????? I lost you there.

[Mols]

Edited to "backed up" :p sorry

[andi]

haha, I thought you meant if you were high or something!

[mybell]

My thought is that a protein shake is not going to help you "go", only real food is going to get things moving.

If you can afford it on your food plan, black licorice always works for me.

More fruit would help too, and lots of water.

Hope you are feeling better soon.

[Mols]

I know its not going to help me go, but I seriously cannot see myself eating again today, i feel so heavy in my lower stomach and its all distended, ive been drinking lots of water but no luck! Thank you though

[LisaBunny]

coffee always makes me "go", if that helps :(

[mybell]

What about a herbal Laxative?

[andi]

Originally posted by LisaBunny@May 31 2006, 04:39 PM
coffee always makes me "go", if that helps :(
Yes, drink coffee if you can. that's helps me!

[linds]

Prune juice, nasty but it works

[Pinky]

I would eat some Bran Buds or something and forget the shake. One meal that is not on your diet won't kill you.

Heck, put some Bran Buds IN your coffee, that otta work!

[mybell]

Originally posted by LisaBunny@May 31 2006, 04:39 PM
coffee always makes me "go", if that helps :(
oh yeah, coffee is good.

[JJ29]

Originally posted by milgurl@May 31 2006, 04:30 PM
Edited to "backed up" :p sorry
Oh!! LOL!!!! That makes sense now!

I am never backed up so I can't help you there. But some of my ex coworkers had that problem and they started using this yogurt called Activia and it really has helped them.

[Stifler]

Don't blow an O ring.

[Inatic]

I have the same problem once in a while. My system gets sluggish at times.

Coffee doesnt always work for me.

Try to chose veggies/fruits and starchy carbs with the highest amt of fiber. Lots of water.

There is an herbal tea called smooth move. That works.

Hope the discomfort passes.

[Tony]

Coffee
Oranges
Red River hot cereal

These 3 things work like a charm...

[Blondell]

how much water have you been drinking?

[strongchick]

i find too MUCH soluble fiber hurts rather than helps.

What is your fat intake?

[andi]

eat some White Castles :funny:
sorry I couldn't resist!

[Sarawithanh]

I use:

Acidophlous - helps fill ur stomach w/ GOOD bacteria - keeps things moving

smooth move herbal tea - works wonders!!!!

oatmeal & lots of H20

Fish Oil

Flax Oil

[Sarawithanh]

Originally posted by Inatic@May 31 2006, 06:10 PM


There is an herbal tea called smooth move. That works.

what she said :lol:

after this past vacation in Europe - I will NEVER go on another vacation w/o my smooth move tea! :oops:

[NooHoo]

All you need to do is eat some of the "sugar free" candy/chocolates out there. That stuff will have you emptied out in no time. :laugh:

[aggiecasi]

If you're really in need you could try Epsom Salts. I've tried it once... just make sure you're close to home :( :blink:

[Brandi]

Originally posted by Stifler@May 31 2006, 02:59 PM
Don't blow an O ring.
:funny:

[Jen]

i was diagnosed with IBS-C in high school..
while I dont know if that was my troubles.. here is what helps me to go EVERYDAY normal

-high concentration Probiotic
-Digestive enzymes prior to most meals
-lots to water!
-EFA's
-schedule time in the morning to go, I literally wake up 15mins early so I am sure to be relax, not rushed and go.
-a hot cup of coffee stimulates intesitnal contractions(to move things along in the morning)
-getting enough fiber, soluble as a good base, but insoluble to bulk things up (ie veges).
-If I am lacking on fiber intake one day, Ill add Benefiber at my last 2 meals.
-magnesium supplementation can also help to loosen bowels and hydrate a bit more.



note: if you take any anti-histamines (Claritin, Benadryl, Allegra, etc) or multi vitamins, can be consitpating for some.

[Mols]

i had some smooth move tea and i woke up this morning and went, but then its like after i go, im stuck again for the rest of the day and just bloated and built up......this sucks. im drinking a ton of water

[Jen]

Originally posted by milgurl@Jun 1 2006, 05:18 PM
i had some smooth move tea and i woke up this morning and went, but then its like after i go, im stuck again for the rest of the day and just bloated and built up......this sucks. im drinking a ton of water
overuse or dependance of laxatives can cause ever more troubles... impairing your bodies own normal functions for bowel movements.

have you seen a doctor?

[3KO]

You should try Dannon Activa. It's a new yogurt with active cultures that help you go. Good Luck! I feel for ya! :hi:

[NCfitnessgirl]

Originally posted by NooHoo@May 31 2006, 11:55 PM
All you need to do is eat some of the "sugar free" candy/chocolates out there. That stuff will have you emptied out in no time. :laugh:
Me too! Usually w/in 20 minutes or so. Make sure it has sugar alcohols.

[letmein]

Get some prune juice.

[Angelkae]

I just wanted to add that it's okay to say you're constipated. We won't make fun of you... at least not any more than we would anyway. :D :D :D

Sugar free candy, like carob coated raisins.

[Chikara]

Almonds work. Eat 10-20 of them.
Or I'll have a can of Diet Coke-the caffeine gets my system moving! :rolleyes:

[absolut_blonde]

I drink water for a few hours and then have some coffee-- works really well (coffee alone before water doesn't seem to work as well because I always feel dehydrated first thing in the morning)