bowel movements

I am a 29 year old female who is having major trouble moving my bowels. i avaerage every 3 days. even with the aid of super colon cleanse and internal cleanser compound, both dietary supplements 2 caps daily. i am 5'0", 154lbs trying to lose weight, bowel movement schedule is making me very uncomfortable and preventing me from having a natural metabolism cycle. Can anyone help me? mrs.bowels

[newuser82]

hi i ma 27 yr old female.Until recently i suffered very bad with ibs and would move my bowels amybe once twice a week if i was lucky.I started taking fibre choice chewable tabs twice a day.I have been taking them over a week and i have been goig bathroom twice a day this 3 days.I feel great i ahve lost 2ib ahve loads of energy and im not afraid to go anywhere now.I hope you find something that works for you because i know how you feel x

[Barb135]

Have you checked with your doctor to make sure you don't a medical issue that is preventing you from losing weight - such as hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, PCOS, etc?  

I have hypothyroidism/hashimoto's thyroiditis and am finding it nearly impossible to lose weight AND constipation is a major symptom.  I, too, am 5' tall and my varies between 143 and 148.  

You can try a probiotic and see if that helps.  I am taking "Pearls" - purchased at the pharmacy.  I also take cranberry pills with a probiotic.  Seems to help me - not with the weight loss, but with the constipation issue......  

Also, make sure you get plenty of fiber and drink lots of water......