Jenny B Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Okay, so I am on Day 9 and I am extremely happy that I am using the bathroom (yes #2) at least once a day now. I think I have gone more than I have gone in the last month and half! This makes me so happy! I was always seriously constipated or the opposite. Never just right. But starting on Day 2 doing Whole30 it has been consistent! Anyone else having these wonderful results? Is this what normal feels like? Link to comment
Munkers Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I always feel a little crazy when I say how awesome it is to have a bowel movement, but it really is! Constipation is awful and uncomfortable. So happy to hear that you're feeling better in that department. Also, you and I are in approximately the same neck of the woods! Link to comment
Jenny B Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Munkers - Well, glad to know I am not the only one! I was telling my husband and he was like okay honey. LOL! I see you are in Dallas! Link to comment
Administrators ladyshanny Posted July 9, 2015 Administrators Share Posted July 9, 2015 A good, easy poop is one of life's pleasures that too many people never experience. Congratulations, Jenny! Link to comment
Jenny B Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Ladyshanny - that made me laugh out loud! Hilarious and so true! Link to comment
LisaPT Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 oH MY GOSH SOOOO funny!!!! LOVE IT and I agree on how great it is to have ease lol. Link to comment
Shawie Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I've never really had a problem in this department. Since starting Whole30 though I noticed an increase amount of umm... volume. Is this normal? I'm concerned about our plumbing. lol Link to comment
Munkers Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I've never really had a problem in this department. Since starting Whole30 though I noticed an increase amount of umm... volume. Is this normal? I'm concerned about our plumbing. lol Any other issues like urgency, loose stools, or straining during bowel movements? If not, I'd chalk up the volume increase to the fact that you're (hopefully) consuming more vegetables than usual and you're seeing an increase in bulk due to the fiber. Link to comment
loulou630 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Not there yet, but only on Day 5. Obsessed with this topic though as I too would love to enjoy 'regular' behavior! Question for you all (perhaps TMI, but someone has to) - I noticed that what i'm putting out today is rather 'floaty' - which is typically a sign of too much fat in the diet. Most Drs will tell you that you want sinkers and not floaters.... Did anyone else have this? Will it get better with time, or do I need to significantly cut back the amount of olive oil & avocado & nuts I'm consuming?? THANKS!! Link to comment
edgymama Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 YES!!! Eating whole30 majorly helped my bathroom habits and made me regular!!! I cannot wait until I am mentally ready for my next whole30! Link to comment
Bet Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I'm very happy here too. Never underestimate the power of a good BM. Link to comment
jmcbn Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Not there yet, but only on Day 5. Obsessed with this topic though as I too would love to enjoy 'regular' behavior! Question for you all (perhaps TMI, but someone has to) - I noticed that what i'm putting out today is rather 'floaty' - which is typically a sign of too much fat in the diet. Most Drs will tell you that you want sinkers and not floaters.... Did anyone else have this? Will it get better with time, or do I need to significantly cut back the amount of olive oil & avocado & nuts I'm consuming?? THANKS!! It's pretty hard to over-do the fat, and if there is excess fat in your stools you tend to see a kind of oil floating in the water & it also tends to be much paler in colour (often referred to weirdly as 'blonde')- this from the mum of a child with multiple food allergies and a laminated poo chart! Your BMs should settle down as your body adjusts to the new diet. Link to comment
Lalam Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 This is a funny thread, but all too important as an indicator for the state of our health. I've lived with the opposite of constipation for a long time and when I start eating like this I definitely see a change. So far, (day 4 for me) I have at least one what I call polite poo, easy going, a day. however I am still not 100% and hope that things will level out soon. Is this too much plant matter I don't know? Link to comment
SugarDemonBaby Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I'm on day 5 and have had some loose stools. Nothing major tho. I'm usually pretty regular but I suffered massive constipation for years as a child - maybe I'd go once a week and it was always painful. I really appreciate bowel movements! Link to comment
TenaciousT Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 This topic is SOOO funny, but I confess, in my journal this morning I wrote a glowing review of my "dukey": I described the color and texture like some proud mom that just dropped the kids off at the pool! Link to comment
Administrators ladyshanny Posted August 11, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 11, 2015 This topic is SOOO funny, but I confess, in my journal this morning I wrote a glowing review of my "dukey": I described the color and texture like some proud mom that just dropped the kids off at the pool! I just spit tea!!!!! LOL!!!!!!! Link to comment
Rachel Cantrell Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 how long does it take for your digestion to regulate? I was pretty normal before the whole 30 and now the regularity is gone. I'm on day 17 so I guess I just was hoping that everything would be back to normal? I haven't had tiger blood yet either. I'm starting to get concerned that I'm an anomaly that the Whole30 won't affect. Link to comment
Carlaccini Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 No you are not an anomaly - it takes a while for our digestive track to get on board with changes. Especially if you are coming from a SAD type eating background. Two things that might help: Digestive Enzymes, and make sure you are drinking enough water. Aim for half your body weight in ounces daily. You could also post a couple of days worth of meals here for us to help you troubleshoot. Link to comment
Rachel Cantrell Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thank you for replying! Forgive me- not quite sure what a SAD type eating background is. I primarily ate Paleo just because it's what I enjoy. The main things I had to cut out for the Whole30 were alcohol, non gluten grains, and cheese. I'll try to drink more water! I always have a water bottle with me but don't really monitor how much I consume. I'll start! As far as meals go: 8/10 M1: Omlette with sautéed peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, M2:taco salad with grass fed ground beef, more sauteed peppers, half of an avocado, 1 serving of fruit with a little bit of almond butter was snacked on that afternoon, M3: tuna steak with pan cooked sweet potato, patty pan squash, and onion. 8/9 M1: sweet potato and kale rosti with baked eggs M2:same M3:grass fed chicken thigh and drumstick with rainbow baby potatoes, green beans 8/8 M1:taco salad with sautéed peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and half of an avocado, M2:same M3:grass fed chicken thigh & drumstick on a bed of spinach with mushrooms and homemade basalmic vinaigrette. Anything you can tell me would be helpful! Thank you!! Link to comment
sguest Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I am glad you all are having good luck. When I had my gallbladder removed the Dr. told me 4-5 times a day is optimal. Day 3 now and I actually seem to go a bit less often although have been looser than before. Not looking forward to the few days when mucus lining starts to come out but oh well. Thanks Link to comment
Carlaccini Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Hi Rachel, SAD = Standard American Diet - so one that would include grains, all things soy, cheese, heavily processed or fast foods. Okay - other than some avocado thrown in here and there - I don't see much for fat anywhere. Is that because you forgot to post it? Keep in mind that most fat when used for cooking things will remain in the pan unless you were to scrape it out and drizzle it on your plate. So think about adding homemade mayo, drizzle olive oil, olives, ghee, or coconut milk to part of your meals. Link to comment
Amogino Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 This is awesome! I had a total hysterectomy four years ago and they had to do a bowel resection. I've never had BM issues before that - but have ever since. Since Whole30 I'm back to normal - and I'm only on day 7!! Amazing. However, I also seem to be peeing non-stop. I'm hoping that's the kidneys clearing out all the junk in my body - and not a sign that I need to run to the doc. Link to comment
WholeFIT2011 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I'm on day 6 of whole 30 and I'm drinking tons of water which I normally don't do. But my pee is darker than usual and has a SMELL. What is that about?! Help! Link to comment
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