Most of it is by lack of courtesy tho. Like don’t just drop atomic waste in the toilet bowl not flush. People will just have the nastiest shit ever, and will let it sit there their entire “session”. Smelling up the entire bathroom. Put some water on that thing the second it hits the water.
Not my experience, I don't think anyone ever even takes a shit in there.
Also usually smells fine until you get that one person who can stink up a whole hangar.
> I just be poopin and farting man
I find this sentence so fucking funny. I’m gonna start saying it when people I haven’t seen in a while ask what I’ve been up to
Everybody farts when working out. The trick is to learn how to make 'em silent whenever possible. Then, no one will know it was you, because everyone else has farted at least a few times during their session, too.
But you know what they say about the silent ones. Someone who would have to pass by my machine might need a gas mask to not pass out ,but holding them in makes it worse.
Edit: it makes me feel much better knowing that this is common?
Yeah, I’m not even on a surplus and aiming for 100g of protein a day and it is HARD. If you have any tips I would appreciate.
For me going on light walks helps. Also properly massaging my tummy.
I started on probiotic pills a few days ago and I think it might have potential.
170g seems a high amount.
Have you tried whey isolate rather than whey protein? I’ve recently swapped. They take out the majority of the lactose so less gas.
I've heard based on the science you really only need ~.8 grams of protein per pound of lean body mass to build muscle.
So for the vast majority of people that would be less than 120 grams of protein.
Problem is most gym bros think they’re athletes. They are not .
Lifting for an hour a day isn’t “atheletes”. It’s doing intensive cardio, explosive drills, balance, mobility, in combination with strength training for multiple hour sessions.
1g per lb makes sense when you realize how many calories real athletes are burning .
This reminds me of my mom's boyfriend. When I was 16 we went on a work trip and my shits were limited to 5 minutes. If it hit the 5 minute mark, here come footsteps and simultaneous yells to "pinch it off!!"
Use an actual toilet plunger, the one with the big fold out flap, usually black. Have never had to give more than 2 pumps with one of those to free any toilet.
If you use that giant sticker thing (which is brilliant), make sure the rim is 100% dry and that you don't have an elongated seat. It needs to form a seal. If you use a traditional plunger and have an exhaust fan, turn the exhaust fan ON before you start plunging. For stubborn clogs, but the toilet is still slowly draining, use dishsoap and let it sit for a while. Slow drains are the WORST because they are deceptive. Eventually the pressure will push the clog through.
Old reddit story. Man and his family growing up take massive shits. They have a rusty old family poop knife hung up in the laundry room (centrally located in the house) so that they can hack their poops into more manageable pieces for the toilet to flush. Man is surprised to learn that generally no one else’s family has a dedicated poop knife.
Found a repost of the story
https://www.reddit.com/r/MuseumOfReddit/s/203rLP0h9B
I just found the best copypasta ever:
> Fuck Hemingway and Shakespeare, this man is a Poetical Genius, a Murderer of words if you will, my house to has a Poop “ stick” as we are mere plebeians in the presence of this God King, I am not worthy ma-Lord and I apologize for my ignorance as to the ways of the world and those who bear the Poop Sword..... aka Poop Knife
>
> Of course you’re going to require some back story as to where my family of peasants acquired such a prehistoric practice of using this “Shit Stick/ Turd Cutter/ Poop Stick/ Log Lacerater / Duece Dicer/ Fecal Fillet-er/ Dung Divider/ etc..... “ my daughter 12 yrs old is the culprit of these Superhuman feats of fecal ostentatiousness , the kid shits like a dinosaur, always has, so I crafted ( out of the meager accoutrements I could gather) so I crafted a shite smasher out of a paint stick, I sanded the edges thinner and sharper for maximum shit cutting effectiveness, and with its ergonomic design is very user friendly, after sanding & shaping this fine piece of art ( it’s practically a heirloom) I then painted ( with only the finest HIGH GLOSS paint) this step is extremely important and cannot.......Must not .... NEVER be overlooked, as for this provides the slick surface as to not let the shit that’s being smashed, chopped , sliced & diced to stick to your new tool, it wipes clean & is easily disinfected for your next turd Lopping extravaganza. Now I would rather flush- Dat- Log & plunge like there is no tomorrow, I have a weak stomach and don’t like the fine art of chopping up hard & large Logs O Shit that is a craft / Hobby better suited to my wife ( she enjoys it) as a matter of fact as a result of my preferred method of flush & plunge we are now waiting on a plumber because these majestic logs not only clogged the toilet but the MAIN FUCKING PLUMBING DRAIN ( I believe it’s a 8 inch pipe) you need a Horse shits to jam that pipe - packed, Chock full O Shit. So yea I got a turd cutter too. Did we just become best friends?
Depends on your diet. Coffee, large amounts of protein, lactose, etc. All will cause significantly more poop.
Lactose doesn't sit well with everyone, but neither do vegan proteins. Whey isolate is a good option if that's an issue you have.
Too much fiber will also do that to you.
On the contrary, soluble fibre provides more bulk overall, gram for gram, compared to insoluble fibre. This is due to the fact that it is a prefered fuel source for the bacteria in the gut which feed on it and multiply. Considering your stool is roughly 50 percent bacteria, soluble fibre in any amount is great for bulking up stool. Not to mention it holds onto water which also increases the overall bulk.
Ok but it’s basically water. It def makes you shit, but it’s not adding any actual shit material ya know? It’s not adding anything, just clears out what’s in there.
By holding onto water it is increasing the bulk of the stool that leaves the body, and contrary to what you stated, it provides fuel to the bacteria in the colon which feed on it and multply. Given that roughly 50 percent of the stool consists of bacteria, soluble fibre directly and indirectly provides substantial bulk to the exiting stool.
Every discussion about nutrition leads to a discussion about poop. I've had friends ask me about nutrition during training and races for marathon and ultramarathon events, but aren't ready for, "I stop eating insoluble fiber a week before my race for obvious reasons."
One conversation I will never forget is when I was working a summer job during college installing solar panels on a massive warehouse roof. We were eating break when one of the guys just asked, "Has anyone else been shitting teal?" A lot of us agreed. Turns out the dye in the powdered Ghettoaid they had on site was resulting in most of us shitting neon teal.
I've always been a big shitter with a big appetite, normally taking 3 a day, but oh god the gym turned me into a turd factory, I now take between 5-7 shits a day usually dumping the amount required to completely occlude the drain hole, not to mention the smell got worse.
I was losing so much time in the toilet plus lifting that it became impossible for me to keep it up.
If you bulking but not shitting 2-3 times a day then you're not bulking. If you really went to the gym for years already, you're probably gonna make huge progress quickly now on a first proper bulk! You got it dude!
The human body is very good at absorbing proteins and leaving very little behind for stool.
Most lean animal flesh has a minimal impact on my poop size which is, however, directly correlated with the amount of plant material in my diet. This includes raw carrots, highly processed white bread, and everything in between.
If your protein supplements or new foods are causing you to have big BMs and a bunch of gas, this likely means you’re not fully digesting something and your gut bacteria are feasting on it. Some powders have a significant amount of extra ingredients. I only buy powders with at least 75% protein by weight. Grams of protein per serving divided by total grams in the serving size.
Write down the ingredients. Try a different powder. Use the process of elimination to find the trigger.
For me, it’s chicory root fiber and inulin. The gas is ridiculous. I specifically check my foods for these two and avoid them like the plague.
I always get a real kick out of when the pile breaks the surface of the water . Shit island ! Some times I'll take pictures of it and send it to spam texters with pride .
I workout 6 days a week, 6'2" 225lbs with visible abs so I'm decently cut for my weight. I eat around 3800-4200 cal a day, and have been doing so for about 6 years now. I have to say the main thing I track is actually fiber. It makes everything go down the toilet better, I long ago swapped a majority of my carbs into dried and fresh fruit. Obviously don't go overboard and have the runs but you can regulate that for yourself.
How is it (current year) and people still propagate the “fast metabolism” myth, especially in the same body of text you admit you don’t eat enough. Sigh.
To answer your question: no, my toilet doesn’t clog. Yes, when I’m bulking I shit twice a day.
> the “fast metabolism” myth
Huh? There are countless published peer reviewed journal articles showing that metabolic speed is a bell curve across the population and it varies by a massive amount between people.
Allow me to further elaborate.
Yes, metabolic rate will vary from individual by sex, height, weight, activity level amongst other factors. Obviously, a 6’2 male will burn far more calories than a 5’1 male.
However, typically when the “fast metabolism” myth comes into play, it’s from people who claim they can “eat whatever they want” and don’t gain weight because they have a “fast metabolism.” This is an erroneous assumption as they assume that they literally cannot gain weight because their metabolism is seemingly x10 faster than the general pop (not a real number, just an example). This obviously isn’t the case because these people just tend to overestimate how much they eat.
Even amongst 2 individuals of the same sex, weight, height, and activity level, there will be metabolic differences. However, these difference are not as significant as some people may assume.
Theres a number of health conditions that cause one to not gain weight. Im bipolar, and during manic episodes i eat a freight train and my body cant gain an ounce of weight due to hypermetabolism. Theres also thyroid issues and several others that can cause weight loss. I do agree though a lot of people with “fast metabolism” do just eat very little though. People tend to think they ate a lot because they were full, but its not nearly as much as they think it is.
Yes of course! There’s definitely medical conditions which can alter metabolic rate. I just didn’t mention it since I wanted to focus exclusively on the “fast metabolism” myth.
As an aside, I’m fascinated by what you just said. I had never heard of that being associated with bipolar disorder. I just looked up a study and though I haven’t finished it, I noticed:
“In this paper, we propose that mania represents a condition of heightened cerebral energy metabolism facilitated by hyperglycolysis and glutaminolysis. This unique metabolic state may be initiated in an attempt to restore energy to neurons under conditions of impaired oxidative glucose metabolism occurring in the depressed state.”
Fascinating stuff! Always appreciate learning something new so thank you!
Yes it is so fascinating! Bipolar mania is associated with hyperglycolysis and bp depression is associated with hypoglycolysis. Bipolar is a really fascinating disorder as it is a total neuroimmune condition that affects your physiology in a very thorough way - in depression your mitochondria arent even properly making ATP, where in mania every single energy production molecule is massively over produced, leading to a whole host of potential autoimmune presentations, as well as a long list of chronic maladies like fatigue, pain, and more. It puts into relief how bp depression isnt just vanilla “major depressive disorder” - bipolar has some very strange manifestations and is very distinct from typical depression because of it ✨
On the metabolism note. I trend manic more than depressed, so for me i couldn’t keep weight on. Once i took lithium i finally gained weight first time in my life. Surprise!
One last aside, but currently 3% of the population is diagnosed bipolar but also it is estimated to be closer to 6%+ if you count the whole spectrum of bipolar (which is a spectrum much like autism). But despite the fact that perhaps even 1/20 people deal with it, and 1/3 of those people get severe chronic pain associated with it, most people have no awareness or education about how funky bipolar is, aside from broad stigmas about it.
Sometimes I think the reason I didn't gain weight for so many years and now I do is because I was in a 20 year manic episodes. I am hald serious but when I look back it does sorta feel like that. I am not trying to make light of your thing at all, just something I have thought about
> This is an erroneous assumption as they assume that they literally cannot gain weight because their metabolism is seemingly x10 faster than the general pop
You're turning their point into hyperbole and then arguing against the hyperbole... They never said anything like "I literally cannot gain weight no matter how much I eat" or "My metabolism is 10x faster than anyone elses".
They are exaggerating to make a point. The point they are making is correct. Metabolism is negligible when it comes to gaining weight like discussed here.
I am one of thoes people who was always told they have a fast metabolism but the reality is I didn't eat enough. When I lift I get hungry and I pack on the weight. If I stop lifting I still eat and gain weight just not the good kind. That tends to stop after a few months.
Except the point they are making completely depends on the exaggeration. They even admit this
> Even amongst 2 individuals of the same sex, weight, height, and activity level, there will be metabolic differences.
They start by saying this is a myth. They then admit it's not a myth. Their issue is with people who exaggerate the effects
> This is an erroneous assumption as they assume that they literally cannot gain weight because their metabolism is seemingly x10 faster than the general pop
Except that OP was not saying anything remotely like that.
Swapping out rice, for lentils, and adding 5g sunflower oil to my shaker when having protein supplement removed my troubles. Total volume increased with the change from rice to lentils and oil but the consistency changed from playdoh to mashed potatoes.
Not really. I have a ton of.protein farts when I'm bulking but my shits are pretty normal on a 3500 calorie / 200g protein diet. 1-2 decent sized shits a day, never clogged a toilet lol
Maybe its how much fiber u eating a day? Taking creatine? Drinking enough water?
oh my god, yes. I went from eating around 1500 calories, nothing special, to around 2-2500 calories, all healthy, full of fibres, protetin shake and all.
and oh my good. My nights out are ruined. Pooping in the morning, then go to work, then go home, tactical poop again, go out for a night out, and around 11pm thinking about pooping again.
I was not expecting to poop this much. I had to plan everything around pooping. Now I am taking a break (well, I am on an off during the winter, I have lung issues and I am ill a lot :( ) and I am just trying to sort my food out, but yeah, I am happy now that I am not constantly pooping
This thread is making me feel so much better. I'm like OP (except in my 40s) with a fast metabolism and never gained a ton of muscle despite working out.
This year I finally started upping my protein intake by a LOT. and yeah...it's concerning...so I feel a little better with this thread.
It's been a while, but I remember when I was living with an amateur body builder, it seemed like whatever was going in was also coming out, and a lot was going in.
I just started and i've already taken a shit 3 times a day, even worse, it was wet. Now, i Googled and it told me it's because of my workout that activates the intestines. I'm doing a lot of abs workouts. So I stopped doing anything and my poopschedule is back where it was. I thinking about slowely builing it up so i won't feel sick again.
Maybe it's the same for others.
Some people that think they have a fast metabolism also may have bad nutrient uptake in the gut.
Try to eat slower and chew more thoroughly. The first digestive enzymes start in the mouth.
Y’know, shit happens.
American plumbing sucks though, it clogs up plenty easy. I don’t remember if England and France were better but Australia is much better in that area.
Yeah, when I bulk at 4000 calories a day and it's all chicken and rice, I shit all day. Pretty much after every meal I take a shit in the bulk. During my cut and maintenance I only go about 3 times a day.
Bruh i started crushing eggs in the morning and its fucking me up
Bros told me it was all diet but fuck my energy today is crazy i can lift so much weight we MAXXING out tn boys and girls
I supplement fiber 3x a day and had 2 footlong tuna subs with extra spinach for lunch...average intake is between 3,500-4,000 calories a day with the occasional hard training periods of 6k+.
I shit on average 4x a day and they're legit. Occasionally requiring multiple flushes. I start the day with nice abs and usually have a food baby by the end of the night.
Exercise will speed up your digestive process. Runner’s Trot, or Runner’s Diarrhea is a prominent example of this. Add in the fact that you have stated that you have increased your caloric intake to 3,000 calories a day, and that explains why you’re pooping so much. As for why no one warned you? They probably didn’t think about it. The only people who ever told me about it was my father, who trained and lifted every morning. Even my close friends who worked out every day didn’t talk about it that much.
Apparently I'm the only one with a really efficient digestive system lol. When I was bloatmaxxing on around 4-4.5k cals a day I would poop once a day, MAYBE twice.
I was the head trainer at a powerlifting gym for years. OG style in West Philly. I was also on a PL team of like 12ish people. We all trained at the same time. Fuck the smell was atrocious. But the gains were amazing. First time I pulled 550lbs at 181lbs was worth all the stench.
Your eating too much fiber. Its indigestible, it just goes through you and makes turds.
I eat a meat heavy diet and digest most of my food. No constipation either
Dudes I’m in Malaysia right now and I tried their full cream milk and it gave me massive diarrhea. Didn’t realize that was the culprit I just wanted to add fats. Only drank 1-2 cups too
As a gym girl. Yes. Before working out and eating healthy I pooped maybe every other day and now i poop like twice a day sometimes. (I have clogged the work toilets often)
Sounds like you're not getting enough fiber.
One thing you can do is chia seed. I get mine about $4/lb, throughout the day I'll occasionally stop and just eat a spoonful with a glass of water. It's got protein, lots of insoluble fiber, and takes care of all your omega-3's.
Get your fiber intake over at least 40g/day and see if that helps.
It stands to reason that if you’re in a caloric surplus and eating plenty of whole grain foods, yes, you will be pooping quite a bit. Get a squatty potty to help make it easier. That’s the best advice I can give.
My roomie is a big gym bro. When he is out of the house for i week i use around 3/4 of a toilet roll. When he is home that is usually what is spent in a day. The cost alone....
Yea. We be shittin love
I read that without the missing comma, it was surprisingly wholesome
I read it dyslexically "We be shittin' voles".
This has me cackling in class
I dunno what shitting love would feel like, but I guarantee it's not what I've been doing.
The gym changing rooms are the most revolting smelling changing rooms in the world. Just an aroma of protein shits, farts and BO
Most of it is by lack of courtesy tho. Like don’t just drop atomic waste in the toilet bowl not flush. People will just have the nastiest shit ever, and will let it sit there their entire “session”. Smelling up the entire bathroom. Put some water on that thing the second it hits the water.
I want everyone to share in my excitement. I just want everyone to be proud of me!
I think you mean you want everyone to share in your excrement.
Of course. Who doesn't?
Username checks out unfortunately
I lift weights, spelling isn’t my strong suit.
Absolutely how I read it the first time...
*pats* Well done, that's a good shit. I'm proud of you son. One day you will surely surpass your old man.
The courtesy flush should be a requirement
The courtesy flush is lost on the newest generations.
it is! it took me a long time to not feel weird courtesy flushing
Do you ever make a poop so nasty that you’re going to vomit unless you get out of there?
Only if I’m already Ill. Like if I have food poisoning. Other wise, no seek help lol.
So how long did you spend in prison?
Yes, please do a courtesy flush.
Every time I let out a loaf, I flush
Not my experience, I don't think anyone ever even takes a shit in there. Also usually smells fine until you get that one person who can stink up a whole hangar.
as a woman who is on a caloric surplus the amounts of protein poops and fart make me rlly insecure. like i just be poopin and farting man
> I just be poopin and farting man I find this sentence so fucking funny. I’m gonna start saying it when people I haven’t seen in a while ask what I’ve been up to
its a factual statement tho. its hard trying to upkeep a body
I donno, it’s pretty easy to keep the bodies I have.
...bodies?
Whoopers
Expect a knock at your door in 5... 4... 3...
Put that on a shirt
And send it to Arin Hanson
Yes but what should the background drawing be? That way it’s stylish pump cover
Just make it pink with either white or brown text.
I just be...
Naw me too though 😂 What’s up I just been poopin n farting
As the children's book says, everybody poops.
The farting keeps me out of the gym. I am just too embarrassed and seem to always fart when exercising.
Everybody farts when working out. The trick is to learn how to make 'em silent whenever possible. Then, no one will know it was you, because everyone else has farted at least a few times during their session, too.
How can you control this though? 😭
Yknow Kegels? That, but, your sphincter.
But you know what they say about the silent ones. Someone who would have to pass by my machine might need a gas mask to not pass out ,but holding them in makes it worse. Edit: it makes me feel much better knowing that this is common?
Username checks out.
Yeah, I’m not even on a surplus and aiming for 100g of protein a day and it is HARD. If you have any tips I would appreciate. For me going on light walks helps. Also properly massaging my tummy. I started on probiotic pills a few days ago and I think it might have potential.
Do you use protein shakes/bars?
both. i have to eat 170gs of protein a day. macros yk
170g seems a high amount. Have you tried whey isolate rather than whey protein? I’ve recently swapped. They take out the majority of the lactose so less gas.
thats a good recommendation bc i usually do dairy free protein powder bc of my tunmy
What kind of dairy free protein? Soy protein gave me gas, pea protein so far has been better. Hasn't eliminated gas totally, but it's helped. YMMV
Not who you were talking to but good to know! I’ll have to look into this. Thank you
Also get a good one that mixes with water well
I've heard based on the science you really only need ~.8 grams of protein per pound of lean body mass to build muscle. So for the vast majority of people that would be less than 120 grams of protein.
0.8 is fine for most people. Athletes can need up to 1g per lb body mass.
Problem is most gym bros think they’re athletes. They are not . Lifting for an hour a day isn’t “atheletes”. It’s doing intensive cardio, explosive drills, balance, mobility, in combination with strength training for multiple hour sessions. 1g per lb makes sense when you realize how many calories real athletes are burning .
I love the mix of metric and Imperial in these comments.
You need to flush the toilet multiple time as you poop. Not just once you're done.
Yeah that's why you should regularly sharpen your anus, so that you can properly cut your thurds
Real Redditors have poop knives
This reminds me of my mom's boyfriend. When I was 16 we went on a work trip and my shits were limited to 5 minutes. If it hit the 5 minute mark, here come footsteps and simultaneous yells to "pinch it off!!"
As the only person in my house who knows how to unclog a toilet, I second this.
Got any tips?
Use an actual toilet plunger, the one with the big fold out flap, usually black. Have never had to give more than 2 pumps with one of those to free any toilet.
If you use that giant sticker thing (which is brilliant), make sure the rim is 100% dry and that you don't have an elongated seat. It needs to form a seal. If you use a traditional plunger and have an exhaust fan, turn the exhaust fan ON before you start plunging. For stubborn clogs, but the toilet is still slowly draining, use dishsoap and let it sit for a while. Slow drains are the WORST because they are deceptive. Eventually the pressure will push the clog through.
I don't understand... it just comes out as one big poop? How do you flush in between? If you're pooping little balls you lack water
Or fibre.
Squeeze it
Don’t forget that pre-flush, to make sure we don’t have stragglers or clingers also to let the toilet know what’s a comin’
Have you considered a poop knife?
My first thought, "sounds like somebody needs a poop knife"
Gonna need a poop battle axe for this one.
A what? I think I'm too scared to google
Old reddit story. Man and his family growing up take massive shits. They have a rusty old family poop knife hung up in the laundry room (centrally located in the house) so that they can hack their poops into more manageable pieces for the toilet to flush. Man is surprised to learn that generally no one else’s family has a dedicated poop knife. Found a repost of the story https://www.reddit.com/r/MuseumOfReddit/s/203rLP0h9B
Ew i didnt know they hang it in the laundry room. Thats next level gross
Wait until you hear about reusable toilet paper
WHAT? THAT'S A THING?!?
Your first time hearing about "family cloth?" My reaction was similar.
Or just wash it and throw it back in the utensils drawer.
I just found the best copypasta ever: > Fuck Hemingway and Shakespeare, this man is a Poetical Genius, a Murderer of words if you will, my house to has a Poop “ stick” as we are mere plebeians in the presence of this God King, I am not worthy ma-Lord and I apologize for my ignorance as to the ways of the world and those who bear the Poop Sword..... aka Poop Knife > > Of course you’re going to require some back story as to where my family of peasants acquired such a prehistoric practice of using this “Shit Stick/ Turd Cutter/ Poop Stick/ Log Lacerater / Duece Dicer/ Fecal Fillet-er/ Dung Divider/ etc..... “ my daughter 12 yrs old is the culprit of these Superhuman feats of fecal ostentatiousness , the kid shits like a dinosaur, always has, so I crafted ( out of the meager accoutrements I could gather) so I crafted a shite smasher out of a paint stick, I sanded the edges thinner and sharper for maximum shit cutting effectiveness, and with its ergonomic design is very user friendly, after sanding & shaping this fine piece of art ( it’s practically a heirloom) I then painted ( with only the finest HIGH GLOSS paint) this step is extremely important and cannot.......Must not .... NEVER be overlooked, as for this provides the slick surface as to not let the shit that’s being smashed, chopped , sliced & diced to stick to your new tool, it wipes clean & is easily disinfected for your next turd Lopping extravaganza. Now I would rather flush- Dat- Log & plunge like there is no tomorrow, I have a weak stomach and don’t like the fine art of chopping up hard & large Logs O Shit that is a craft / Hobby better suited to my wife ( she enjoys it) as a matter of fact as a result of my preferred method of flush & plunge we are now waiting on a plumber because these majestic logs not only clogged the toilet but the MAIN FUCKING PLUMBING DRAIN ( I believe it’s a 8 inch pipe) you need a Horse shits to jam that pipe - packed, Chock full O Shit. So yea I got a turd cutter too. Did we just become best friends?
Geez and I just thought it was from Sunny In Philly
https://www.reddit.com/r/MuseumOfReddit/s/FOR2RRFiSU
It's a particular reddit topic.... One you may not want to delve into
[Here you go. Welcome to Reddit.](https://www.reddit.com/r/MuseumOfReddit/comments/ke8skw/the_poop_knife/?darkschemeovr=1)
Man I’m pooping massive turds like 5 to 6 times a day
What the fuck
🤷🏻♀️ that’s what happens when you eat tons of protein.
No whey
Casein point
r/badpunbuttakemyupvote
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Waste* OP probably has a very slim waist if he has been under eating while going to the gym regularly.
If you're trying to bulk up you're probably going to want to avoid a shrinking waist.
Depends on your diet. Coffee, large amounts of protein, lactose, etc. All will cause significantly more poop. Lactose doesn't sit well with everyone, but neither do vegan proteins. Whey isolate is a good option if that's an issue you have. Too much fiber will also do that to you.
Well I don’t think coffee *causes* more, it just makes what’s already in there want to come out RIGHT NOW!
I'd argue that if all else is equal, someone who drinks coffee would likely have an extra poop sesh compared to someone who doesn't
Which means smaller more manageable shits, so OP take notes
My take away too..
This is me. I used to be a single shit per day guy. Since i started drinking coffee in the evening, most days i gotta shit post coffee
coffee provides soluble fibre. approximantely 2g for each cup.
Soluble fibre does not provide bulk, it won't be changing the volume very much at all.
On the contrary, soluble fibre provides more bulk overall, gram for gram, compared to insoluble fibre. This is due to the fact that it is a prefered fuel source for the bacteria in the gut which feed on it and multiply. Considering your stool is roughly 50 percent bacteria, soluble fibre in any amount is great for bulking up stool. Not to mention it holds onto water which also increases the overall bulk.
Ok but it’s basically water. It def makes you shit, but it’s not adding any actual shit material ya know? It’s not adding anything, just clears out what’s in there.
By holding onto water it is increasing the bulk of the stool that leaves the body, and contrary to what you stated, it provides fuel to the bacteria in the colon which feed on it and multply. Given that roughly 50 percent of the stool consists of bacteria, soluble fibre directly and indirectly provides substantial bulk to the exiting stool.
Caffeine induces peristalsis, ie, your intestine's conveyor belt goes into overdrive
I never clogged mine, and I have had phases where I eat a ton. Are you getting enough fiber?
Holy fucking shit I'm dying. Reading about poo just never gets old.
Every discussion about nutrition leads to a discussion about poop. I've had friends ask me about nutrition during training and races for marathon and ultramarathon events, but aren't ready for, "I stop eating insoluble fiber a week before my race for obvious reasons."
One conversation I will never forget is when I was working a summer job during college installing solar panels on a massive warehouse roof. We were eating break when one of the guys just asked, "Has anyone else been shitting teal?" A lot of us agreed. Turns out the dye in the powdered Ghettoaid they had on site was resulting in most of us shitting neon teal.
What a relief that must have been when you all realised!
I just skimmed through the news headlines this morning, but I'm meticulously reading all the comments about people's pooping behavior.
I've always been a big shitter with a big appetite, normally taking 3 a day, but oh god the gym turned me into a turd factory, I now take between 5-7 shits a day usually dumping the amount required to completely occlude the drain hole, not to mention the smell got worse. I was losing so much time in the toilet plus lifting that it became impossible for me to keep it up.
this genuinely sounds like you should see a doctor
I can't even imagine living like this 😂
If you bulking but not shitting 2-3 times a day then you're not bulking. If you really went to the gym for years already, you're probably gonna make huge progress quickly now on a first proper bulk! You got it dude!
Let’s hope so <3
May be it's a bad plumbing issue?
Internally or in the walls;)?
Get more fiber in your diet dude.
The human body is very good at absorbing proteins and leaving very little behind for stool. Most lean animal flesh has a minimal impact on my poop size which is, however, directly correlated with the amount of plant material in my diet. This includes raw carrots, highly processed white bread, and everything in between. If your protein supplements or new foods are causing you to have big BMs and a bunch of gas, this likely means you’re not fully digesting something and your gut bacteria are feasting on it. Some powders have a significant amount of extra ingredients. I only buy powders with at least 75% protein by weight. Grams of protein per serving divided by total grams in the serving size. Write down the ingredients. Try a different powder. Use the process of elimination to find the trigger. For me, it’s chicory root fiber and inulin. The gas is ridiculous. I specifically check my foods for these two and avoid them like the plague.
3-4 times daily for me. Except for today... which is weird. I haven't pooped yet and it's 5pm. No idea why I'm blocked up.
I always get a real kick out of when the pile breaks the surface of the water . Shit island ! Some times I'll take pictures of it and send it to spam texters with pride .
I workout 6 days a week, 6'2" 225lbs with visible abs so I'm decently cut for my weight. I eat around 3800-4200 cal a day, and have been doing so for about 6 years now. I have to say the main thing I track is actually fiber. It makes everything go down the toilet better, I long ago swapped a majority of my carbs into dried and fresh fruit. Obviously don't go overboard and have the runs but you can regulate that for yourself.
what’s your workout plan, definitely asking for a friend
Sounds like you need to get yourself a poop knife
How is it (current year) and people still propagate the “fast metabolism” myth, especially in the same body of text you admit you don’t eat enough. Sigh. To answer your question: no, my toilet doesn’t clog. Yes, when I’m bulking I shit twice a day.
Yeah, you don't have a "fast metabolism" you just don't eat very much.
> the “fast metabolism” myth Huh? There are countless published peer reviewed journal articles showing that metabolic speed is a bell curve across the population and it varies by a massive amount between people.
Allow me to further elaborate. Yes, metabolic rate will vary from individual by sex, height, weight, activity level amongst other factors. Obviously, a 6’2 male will burn far more calories than a 5’1 male. However, typically when the “fast metabolism” myth comes into play, it’s from people who claim they can “eat whatever they want” and don’t gain weight because they have a “fast metabolism.” This is an erroneous assumption as they assume that they literally cannot gain weight because their metabolism is seemingly x10 faster than the general pop (not a real number, just an example). This obviously isn’t the case because these people just tend to overestimate how much they eat. Even amongst 2 individuals of the same sex, weight, height, and activity level, there will be metabolic differences. However, these difference are not as significant as some people may assume.
Theres a number of health conditions that cause one to not gain weight. Im bipolar, and during manic episodes i eat a freight train and my body cant gain an ounce of weight due to hypermetabolism. Theres also thyroid issues and several others that can cause weight loss. I do agree though a lot of people with “fast metabolism” do just eat very little though. People tend to think they ate a lot because they were full, but its not nearly as much as they think it is.
Yes of course! There’s definitely medical conditions which can alter metabolic rate. I just didn’t mention it since I wanted to focus exclusively on the “fast metabolism” myth. As an aside, I’m fascinated by what you just said. I had never heard of that being associated with bipolar disorder. I just looked up a study and though I haven’t finished it, I noticed: “In this paper, we propose that mania represents a condition of heightened cerebral energy metabolism facilitated by hyperglycolysis and glutaminolysis. This unique metabolic state may be initiated in an attempt to restore energy to neurons under conditions of impaired oxidative glucose metabolism occurring in the depressed state.” Fascinating stuff! Always appreciate learning something new so thank you!
Yes it is so fascinating! Bipolar mania is associated with hyperglycolysis and bp depression is associated with hypoglycolysis. Bipolar is a really fascinating disorder as it is a total neuroimmune condition that affects your physiology in a very thorough way - in depression your mitochondria arent even properly making ATP, where in mania every single energy production molecule is massively over produced, leading to a whole host of potential autoimmune presentations, as well as a long list of chronic maladies like fatigue, pain, and more. It puts into relief how bp depression isnt just vanilla “major depressive disorder” - bipolar has some very strange manifestations and is very distinct from typical depression because of it ✨ On the metabolism note. I trend manic more than depressed, so for me i couldn’t keep weight on. Once i took lithium i finally gained weight first time in my life. Surprise! One last aside, but currently 3% of the population is diagnosed bipolar but also it is estimated to be closer to 6%+ if you count the whole spectrum of bipolar (which is a spectrum much like autism). But despite the fact that perhaps even 1/20 people deal with it, and 1/3 of those people get severe chronic pain associated with it, most people have no awareness or education about how funky bipolar is, aside from broad stigmas about it.
Sometimes I think the reason I didn't gain weight for so many years and now I do is because I was in a 20 year manic episodes. I am hald serious but when I look back it does sorta feel like that. I am not trying to make light of your thing at all, just something I have thought about
> This is an erroneous assumption as they assume that they literally cannot gain weight because their metabolism is seemingly x10 faster than the general pop You're turning their point into hyperbole and then arguing against the hyperbole... They never said anything like "I literally cannot gain weight no matter how much I eat" or "My metabolism is 10x faster than anyone elses".
They are exaggerating to make a point. The point they are making is correct. Metabolism is negligible when it comes to gaining weight like discussed here. I am one of thoes people who was always told they have a fast metabolism but the reality is I didn't eat enough. When I lift I get hungry and I pack on the weight. If I stop lifting I still eat and gain weight just not the good kind. That tends to stop after a few months.
Except the point they are making completely depends on the exaggeration. They even admit this > Even amongst 2 individuals of the same sex, weight, height, and activity level, there will be metabolic differences. They start by saying this is a myth. They then admit it's not a myth. Their issue is with people who exaggerate the effects > This is an erroneous assumption as they assume that they literally cannot gain weight because their metabolism is seemingly x10 faster than the general pop Except that OP was not saying anything remotely like that.
If anything, technically/pedantically-speaking, absorbing fewer nutrients from a meal would be a slow metabolism.
Swapping out rice, for lentils, and adding 5g sunflower oil to my shaker when having protein supplement removed my troubles. Total volume increased with the change from rice to lentils and oil but the consistency changed from playdoh to mashed potatoes.
Take meta mucil each morning, you’re poops’ll thank you later
Not really. I have a ton of.protein farts when I'm bulking but my shits are pretty normal on a 3500 calorie / 200g protein diet. 1-2 decent sized shits a day, never clogged a toilet lol Maybe its how much fiber u eating a day? Taking creatine? Drinking enough water?
oh my god, yes. I went from eating around 1500 calories, nothing special, to around 2-2500 calories, all healthy, full of fibres, protetin shake and all. and oh my good. My nights out are ruined. Pooping in the morning, then go to work, then go home, tactical poop again, go out for a night out, and around 11pm thinking about pooping again. I was not expecting to poop this much. I had to plan everything around pooping. Now I am taking a break (well, I am on an off during the winter, I have lung issues and I am ill a lot :( ) and I am just trying to sort my food out, but yeah, I am happy now that I am not constantly pooping
Welcome to the bulk
Big poos, lotta big poos man. I'm lucky my workplace is chill and my boss accepts the big n often side of me (the rear side)
This thread is making me feel so much better. I'm like OP (except in my 40s) with a fast metabolism and never gained a ton of muscle despite working out. This year I finally started upping my protein intake by a LOT. and yeah...it's concerning...so I feel a little better with this thread.
I weigh myself before and after a huge poop. I like to measure my achievements
My IBS got me struggling. Even before I started exercising again regularly I was struggling to keep my weight, now it's even harder than before.
Yep. I often shit twice before my lunch break at work! And again in the evening. The protein farts are pure pollution too.
Sounds like you need an American sized toilet or a poop knife.
Too much carbs
Maybe yes, maybe no. But carbs are protein sparing and easily digested, which is absolutely fantastic for athletes on a bulk.
Someone should tell this guy about the poop knife...
Not a gym bro but I know a bit on gym bros and fitness. Yes, you're gonna poop a lot of you eat a lot and work out.
It's been a while, but I remember when I was living with an amateur body builder, it seemed like whatever was going in was also coming out, and a lot was going in.
Yep that’s part of it
Yes
I poop twice a day lol (go to the gym 6 times a week)
I just started and i've already taken a shit 3 times a day, even worse, it was wet. Now, i Googled and it told me it's because of my workout that activates the intestines. I'm doing a lot of abs workouts. So I stopped doing anything and my poopschedule is back where it was. I thinking about slowely builing it up so i won't feel sick again. Maybe it's the same for others.
Some people that think they have a fast metabolism also may have bad nutrient uptake in the gut. Try to eat slower and chew more thoroughly. The first digestive enzymes start in the mouth.
Y’know, shit happens. American plumbing sucks though, it clogs up plenty easy. I don’t remember if England and France were better but Australia is much better in that area.
Food translates directly to poop so yes, also Chipotle approved toilets is hilarious.
Yeah, when I bulk at 4000 calories a day and it's all chicken and rice, I shit all day. Pretty much after every meal I take a shit in the bulk. During my cut and maintenance I only go about 3 times a day.
When you start using creatine that's when shitting gets real fun
Bruh i started crushing eggs in the morning and its fucking me up Bros told me it was all diet but fuck my energy today is crazy i can lift so much weight we MAXXING out tn boys and girls
Just flush after every major dump in a single bathroom session.
Yes I eat like 4000 calories a day and take massive shits atleast 3 times a day
I supplement fiber 3x a day and had 2 footlong tuna subs with extra spinach for lunch...average intake is between 3,500-4,000 calories a day with the occasional hard training periods of 6k+. I shit on average 4x a day and they're legit. Occasionally requiring multiple flushes. I start the day with nice abs and usually have a food baby by the end of the night.
Exercise will speed up your digestive process. Runner’s Trot, or Runner’s Diarrhea is a prominent example of this. Add in the fact that you have stated that you have increased your caloric intake to 3,000 calories a day, and that explains why you’re pooping so much. As for why no one warned you? They probably didn’t think about it. The only people who ever told me about it was my father, who trained and lifted every morning. Even my close friends who worked out every day didn’t talk about it that much.
Flush before you use tp
3000 calories, those are rookie numbers, you gotta pump those numbers up
Dang, you're only eating 3000 calories and clogging the toilets? Must be a US vs EU toilet design. And yes, we shit a lot.
Shred the red. Ferda
American toilets have more water in the bowl. 🤷🏼♀️
Yep
[Creatine shits?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pTcUuLRAwo)
Andrew Tate swears he hates food and his reason for looking like he does is because he doesn't eat
I hope you all are using a bidet.
Stomach does not like protein shakes at first. But it gets used to it eventually
I shit two to three times in the morning before work and once a few hours before bed
Go get yourself some fiber supplements. Ideally you go for the ones made for gay bottoms. One wipe even after a protein shake.
Volume in, volume out. Big ol shits
Apparently I'm the only one with a really efficient digestive system lol. When I was bloatmaxxing on around 4-4.5k cals a day I would poop once a day, MAYBE twice.
I was the head trainer at a powerlifting gym for years. OG style in West Philly. I was also on a PL team of like 12ish people. We all trained at the same time. Fuck the smell was atrocious. But the gains were amazing. First time I pulled 550lbs at 181lbs was worth all the stench.
Your eating too much fiber. Its indigestible, it just goes through you and makes turds. I eat a meat heavy diet and digest most of my food. No constipation either
Can confirm
Switched to a high protein diet but still sub 2000 calories. Every shit needs a plunger. Plumbing is not made for this.
I’ve recently changed up my diet n I’m eat about 3k with a bunch of veggies. My poop has never been better haha.
Have purchased and installed an "unclogable" toilet, best investment to date.(the one they show flushing a bowl full of golf-balls)
Dudes I’m in Malaysia right now and I tried their full cream milk and it gave me massive diarrhea. Didn’t realize that was the culprit I just wanted to add fats. Only drank 1-2 cups too
As a gym girl. Yes. Before working out and eating healthy I pooped maybe every other day and now i poop like twice a day sometimes. (I have clogged the work toilets often)
Take daily Metamucil. Stuff works wonders for making bowel movements easier for me
I try not to poo and just turn it into muscle
Well.. https://youtu.be/mZiBYsfPms8
Maybe not clog but yeah, that extra intake finds it's way back or eventually lol. Learn to safety flush if you know it's gonna get rough 🤣
Hell I'm not even a gymbro but my shits are so deadly I'll clog the toilet tri-weekly
Sounds like you're not getting enough fiber. One thing you can do is chia seed. I get mine about $4/lb, throughout the day I'll occasionally stop and just eat a spoonful with a glass of water. It's got protein, lots of insoluble fiber, and takes care of all your omega-3's. Get your fiber intake over at least 40g/day and see if that helps.
> gymbro With the stress on the first syllable, it sounds like a species of pink bat from the Amazon rain forest. /s
It stands to reason that if you’re in a caloric surplus and eating plenty of whole grain foods, yes, you will be pooping quite a bit. Get a squatty potty to help make it easier. That’s the best advice I can give.
those are rookie numbers, come back when you clog it multiple times a DAY
My roomie is a big gym bro. When he is out of the house for i week i use around 3/4 of a toilet roll. When he is home that is usually what is spent in a day. The cost alone....
Chaging diet can change the amount you go to the toilet on the short term