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Are You "Regular"?

August 9, 2008

There are many health topics that aren't exactly considered "polite" conversation — things like spitting and sweating. One subject, not often discussed but a health indicator nonetheless, is regularity. If there is enough fiber in your diet, this might be a non-issue for you, but if your digestive health is at all funky this is something you pay attention to. With IBS and abdominal bloating, being popular topics here at FitSugar, I thought I would just cut to the chase and ask a basic question . . .

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2 years 4 weeks

The last four days I have taken one bowel moment a day in the morning and it is huge. Over a foot long and thick. After that I feel great all day. I'm a big guy and a big eater and I feel regular but they say you are regular only if you go three times a day. How could I be irregular after taking a bowel moment that gigantic?

teacherturtle1 4 years 41 weeks

i'd recommend hydro therapy.. a colonici hear it is good when you go to at least 3 sessions.fiber won't help if you are already impacted with waste, rather fiber helps maintain the pipes clean.

teacherturtle1 4 years 41 weeks

i'd recommend hydro therapy.. a colonic i hear it is good when you go to at least 3 sessions. fiber won't help if you are already impacted with waste, rather fiber helps maintain the pipes clean.

gabiushka 4 years 41 weeks

I think coffee helps me a lot. When I stop drinking my one cup in the morning it takes about a week for me to visit the bathroom daily again...probably not good this dependence.

missyd 4 years 41 weeks

my eating disorder messes up my regularity in a HUGE way....as in I can go a week without going. Then I end up having to take laxatives to help :(

xojennifer 4 years 41 weeks

ahh, I think im as irregular as it gets.and thats ever since I was a baby *shrug*when I was a kid, the doctor made my parents put me on some kind of diet, and it didnt change anything.and well now I live on my own, I eat healthy, drink pleeenty of water.. and nothing has changed.but im strong and healthy, so I don't bother anymore.

xojennifer 4 years 41 weeks

ahh, I think im as irregular as it gets. and thats ever since I was a baby *shrug* when I was a kid, the doctor made my parents put me on some kind of diet, and it didnt change anything. and well now I live on my own, I eat healthy, drink pleeenty of water.. and nothing has changed. but im strong and healthy, so I don't bother anymore.

brookrene 4 years 41 weeks

i usually go once every two/three days. I eat tons of fiber and drink lots of water. I just went to the doc though, they are testing me for celiac disease. My mom and gma both have it, and regardless of what people think you can be constipated and have celiac, it's not only the other way around. :)

Frank y Ava 4 years 41 weeks

I drink green tea so I go every day, no doubt.

ches 4 years 41 weeks

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ches 4 years 41 weeks

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Merlin713 4 years 41 weeks

I have colitis so I go constantly too.

RoyalBlueMoss 4 years 41 weeks

annebreal, I think she didn't want to go in the pool because she felt bloated from being constipated.

RoyalBlueMoss 4 years 41 weeks

I have Crohn's disease... so, I go constantly.

lisameowme 4 years 41 weeks

the whole wait an hour thing isn't true may :) an old wives tale that keeps all us full gals out of the pool.

mayetha 4 years 41 weeks

Hmm, they say wait 1 hr before swimming for a reason, now don't they? Whenever I swim, I notice its so natural to have that "urge" for the most part, you are using the major abs, sphincter muscles for kicking, and staying afloat. I find it is the best form of physical exercise and total body work out because its easy on the joints and you get a good session in.

lisameowme 4 years 41 weeks

Sorry for the double post.

lisameowme 4 years 41 weeks

Sorry for the double post.

lisameowme 4 years 41 weeks

I just went 6 days without going and i thought i was going to die...i am on an bunch of muscle relaxants and narcotic pain meds so I know that's whats wrongs...but even after 4 doses of ex-lax there was no hope... I take a probiotic to keep things in check...i feel like there is prolly a civil war going on in there! LOL

lisameowme 4 years 41 weeks

I just went 6 days without going and i thought i was going to die...i am on an bunch of muscle relaxants and narcotic pain meds so I know that's whats wrongs...but even after 4 doses of ex-lax there was no hope...I take a probiotic to keep things in check...i feel like there is prolly a civil war going on in there! LOL

lisameowme 4 years 41 weeks

Spectra 4 years 41 weeks

I'm very regular, but if I don't drink enough water, I get kind of bloated from all the fiber in my diet. It's amazing how eating fiber helps keep things "moving" down there. It's also really important that you eat fiber because it promotes the growth of healthy bacterial flora in your system, which prevent other bacteria from moving in and making you sick.

GlowingMoon 4 years 41 weeks

Yes, most of the time, unless I eat something weird. Personally, I think being regular is important. It's healthy, and it helps flatten the belly. When I'm irregular, I don't feel well, and I have a bloated lower tummy.

GlowingMoon 4 years 41 weeks

Yes, most of the time, unless I eat something weird.Personally, I think being regular is important. It's healthy, and it helps flatten the belly. When I'm irregular, I don't feel well, and I have a bloated lower tummy.

pinkerbell03 4 years 41 weeks

I eat a mostly vegan diet, so yes, I'm incredibly regular.

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