So, dried fruit. Backs you up or gets things moving? I only ask because in the last two days I’ve consumed about three pounds of dried mango and I’d really like to know what I’m up against. Since tomorrow is the fourth and I plan on spending the entire day at the beach, I’d really like to know if I have to dedicate some bathroom time tonight or will be in the clear.
TMI? Sorry, dudes.
Actually, I’ve been living on fruit lately. For weeks. Not just the dried variety. I tend to go fresh as well. Which let me tell you, with ever-increasing food prices I’ve been spending a good chunk of my paycheck on $3.99/pound grapes. Grapes are my favorite summer treat — I freeze them! I get a big bag, split them in half and freeze half at work and half at home. They fill the void when all I want to do is eat and they take longer to eat when they’re frozen. A bride-to-be’s dream.
My dad recently asked me what I did to my diet since he said I looked skinny. (Woot!) Truth me told, I haven’t changed a whole lot. I still eat everything, just a lot less of it. And then there’s the fruit. After breakfast it’s all I consume until dinner, basically.
And up until yesterday things have been going just fine. Going in more ways than one, if you catch my drift.
But now I’m starting to feel a little…stuck. And I’m sure that the six mangoes residing in my stomach is not helping the cause.
If I was a masochist I would make my first visit in 8-ish years to the local Taco Bell. Followed by a giant jug of milk. And a bowl of chili.
Ew. OK, I’ll stop now.
Enjoy your 4th. I’m going to go finish off the last of the mango…
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What? I can’t just let it go to waste!
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July 3, 2008 at 10:24 am
Jessica
Ok – just going to lay it out there since you are =).
Maybe it depends on the type of dried fruit…dried figs make me go [and obviously prunes make everyone go], but could it be the mango specifically?
Most dried fruits make me go like a champ. Yay fiber! But, it’s rare that I find dried mango without the sugar/sulfur stuff so I don’t have it too often. Sorry that I don’t have some more insight to share.
I need to freeze some grapes!
July 3, 2008 at 10:35 am
aly
I cannot decide if this is the best post ever…or if i am utterly horrified…
July 3, 2008 at 10:37 am
Shana Leigh
1. Ew…
2. You said Dude. I dont ever want slack about that again!!
š
July 3, 2008 at 10:40 am
Princess Taj
*Sigh* I unfortunately know WAY too much about this subject. My little sister and family members refer to me as the “Bathroom Queen.”
Anyway, I’ve figured out a way to poop everyday first thing in the morning. Ready? For breakfast I have a cup of coffee, and a bowl of straight up bran flakes with strawberries (or bananas or whatever fruit you prefer). Within 25-30 minutes the pipes are ready to flush out. No matter what I eat during the course of the day, the breakfast seems to keep me regular, and unpacked.
Aren’t you glad I shared?
And if you ever need a home remedy to instantly stop diarrhea – I’m your girl.
Sincerely,
The Bathroom Queen
July 3, 2008 at 11:56 am
dreamgrrl
HAHAHAH i just LOL’ed because I’m pretty sure dried fruit is not so good with the whole BM process. And to your advice I tried the frozen grape thing, and I’m not sure how I feel. Well, that and I forgot they were in there and haven’t had any in a few days hahaha.
p.s. keep some Immodium handy! & your cell ready for my visit to your fine state!
July 3, 2008 at 12:08 pm
bing
My stomach is a little crazy sometimes, and not going is not really a problem for me. So I’m not sure what to tell you when you feel stuck. I know smoking cigarettes can get you going (but if you don’t smoke, then what’s the point). Other than that I’m clueless. Good luck though and happy 4th of July!
And lay off the dried fruit! š
July 3, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Caitlin
You posted about two of my fave topics – poop and grapes!
Also dried mango! Hooray!
Seriously though, try some really high fiber bran cereal & coffee tomorrow morning like Taj suggests above, and it will get you moving. You know, so that you don’t have to use a gross beach bathroom.
Also, my recently discovered love for frozen grapes is so strong, that I recently dedicated a post to it: http://caitlinsbrain.blogspot.com/2008/05/not-so-sour-grapes.html
PS – I know I just delurked today, and this is my second comment. But I swear it’s because you are in my reader, and not because i’m stalking you. kthxbai
July 3, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Jennie
You are too funny. Definitely not too much information. Everybody poops.
July 3, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Jen Rotert
I eat so much fruit too! Here is what I know…if you eat a lot of fruit and your stomach is used to it, you may be fine. If you had eaten a bunch of prunes or raisins, I might be scared. Cherries really get me!
But I’ve eaten copious amounts of mango and been absolutely fine. I know, I know…my lips to God’s ears.
Be well & enjoy your 4th,
Jen
July 3, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Rachel
This post, and the comments that follow, are proof positive that no matter how old we get, we will still giggle about poop. It’s just that when we get older we learn to give good pooping advice and then giggle. š
July 3, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Jenn
If you’re feeling stopped up, I would put down the mangoes (and everything else) and pick up a big bottle of watter. Sit tight. Things will be moving shortly.
July 3, 2008 at 1:51 pm
DevilsHeaven
KFC chicken, bacon or sausage. The flood gates will open.
I thought fruit made you go? That’s what Jack told Hurely on the first season of Lost. No?
July 3, 2008 at 1:54 pm
verybadcat
Fiber is a funny thing. It will make you go, until it stops you up, and some people always have a going effect from it, and others….don’t.
Water is good advice. Exercise (walking, running moreso than weights) should help.
Taco Bell, though, is my old standby. That and/or a cigarette.
July 3, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Jamie
Fiber powder in my smoothie every morning keeps me going! (literally).
July 3, 2008 at 2:39 pm
JenBun
Hmmm… good luck?
And Happy 4th!!!
July 3, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Jules
dried fruit sometimes sticks around for a while… and then… whoah! all of a sudden, it’s going, going, gone. like you need to meet some sort of critical mass, or something? especially the sweeter things like mangoes (as opposed to, say, dried apples). as a watched pot never boils, well, it seems like a similar story with awaiting the evacuation of dried fruit – at least this is my experience. personally, i prefer to stick with fresh fruit, because you get both the fiber, along with enough water to move it through at a speedier pace, avoiding that icky feeling of, “ohmygod, I’m lying around with multiple pounds of mango somewhere in my tummy, and i wish it would just hurry up and get out already!” i hope your mango leaves in time for your 4th of july celebrations – enjoy!!!
three cheers for the frozen grapes! so satisfying and delicious.
also, thanks for the poop post š this makes me sound like a total weirdo, but it really resonated with me today! i just returned from a trip to guatemala with an epic intestinal souvenir, and so, to put it frankly (read: crudely), my digestive activity has been taking up a considerable chunk of my attention this week š it’s validating to know that we all put some thought into this stuff from time to time!
July 3, 2008 at 10:26 pm
kat
You are too funny š
I think most of us do the whole ‘scheduling’ thing according to what we’ve consumed or even TOM.
Try some ground flaxseed. Just a tbsp daily will do for all your fiber needs. It’s my new favorite thing over cereal or in the protein shake.
July 4, 2008 at 10:18 am
Guilty Secret
I actually thought this was going to be about bridesmaids. That is how much wedding blogging has messed with my head.
July 5, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Bunny
Maybe you should switch it up and eat some prunes….or drink a quart of prune juice….
July 6, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Kate
Ditto Guilty Secret…
July 25, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Amber
I’m totally trying the frozen grapes! What an amazing idea!!
September 7, 2010 at 5:04 pm
omglolz
Hello
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I wonder why I didn’t know about this blog before.
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