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Constipation when dieting to lose weight: the fix

Constipation when dieting to lose weight: the fix

You started eating less to lose weight, and now your stomach feels stuck. This is common. Less food means less waste, and if you also cut roti, rice, water and oil, your gut slows down. The good news is a small fix works fast: keep some whole grains, add fruits like papaya and guava, drink enough water, walk daily, and eat regular meals. This article explains the science in simple words and tells you when to see a doctor.

13 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You cut your food to lose weight. The scale is moving, but your stomach is not. You feel full, bloated, and you go to the toilet once in two or three days instead of every day. First, do not worry. This is one of the most common side effects of a weight-loss diet, and it usually fixes with small changes. When you eat less, your gut has less to push. When you also drop roti and rice, drink less water, and skip oil, the leftover waste becomes small, dry and hard. Your body finds it hard to pass. The fix is not to eat more calories again. The fix is to choose the right kind of food and water so your gut keeps moving while you still lose weight. This article tells you what the science says, what works in an Indian kitchen, and when to see a doctor.

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