Thread: How many times do you crap a day?

Originally Posted by JimSnow

Seems like a strange question.

When I was sedimentary and living day to day without exercise - it was always once a day.

Now I pay homage to the "thinktank" 4-5 times daily. I'm consuming extra calories, but my offerings to the "Porcelin God" never float to the top anymore!

Sounds "obtuse" and ridiculous... but I bet a 'nutritionist' on board can tell us a little about "poop health". ?


I always examine my waste. Don't you?

1 time a day minimum. Always right when I get to work in the morning and when I get home from the gym at night.

do u have an excrement fetish??

Usually anywhere from 2-4 times a day when I'm bulking... When cutting just 1-2 times per day.

I actually wouldn't mind seeing an answer to this from someone who knows for sure. I suppose this is largely dependant on your digestive tract health ergo personal good or bad scoring would be determined by your doctor... but if there's a general "if it's this way that good if it's this way that's bad" type answer I'd like to hear it.

Personally with me it all depends on my environment, my workout type (which dictates my nutrition requirements) and my sleep schedule which changes from time to time being that I'm in the military. When I was unhealthy it was like twice a week, now it's once or twice a day.

Originally Posted by Plateau_Max

I actually wouldn't mind seeing an answer to this from someone who knows for sure. I suppose this is largely dependant on your digestive tract health ergo personal good or bad scoring would be determined by your doctor... but if there's a general "if it's this way that good if it's this way that's bad" type answer I'd like to hear it.

Personally with me it all depends on my environment, my workout type (which dictates my nutrition requirements) and my sleep schedule which changes from time to time being that I'm in the military. When I was unhealthy it was like twice a week, now it's once or twice a day.

I'm pretty conifdent you and only you will know the answer to the question: How many times do you crap a day?

i went to the dr and discussed my crapping habits. I used to poop 4-5 times a day and the dr said it was WAY TOO MUCH. The dr suggested I have my intestines examined. i never went back for that but now I poop like 1-3 a day... Changing my eating habits has cut my crap down

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

I'm pretty conifdent you and only you will know the answer to the question: How many times do you crap a day?

You know what I meant.

I've heard that some people only crap once every week or two!?

That's gotta be 'horrific' to your health!!

My crapping seems to be a direct reflection of physical activity and food consumed. I consume foodstuff every 3 hours as part of my program (large or small)... and crap once for every 2 small meals. Almost "clockwork". My workout routine is consistant, but varied in intensity.

I've heard that if your crap floats - your diet is high in fat. But, I discern that since my crap doesn't float any longer... my body is utilizing my fat. I may need to consume more fat?

Just a thought - since I'm having a bit of trouble gaining weight, and by any apparent indication, in good health.

Originally Posted by JimSnow

I've heard that some people only crap once every week or two!?

That's gotta be 'horrific' to your health!!

My crapping seems to be a direct reflection of physical activity and food consumed. I consume foodstuff every 3 hours as part of my program (large or small)... and crap once for every 2 small meals. Almost "clockwork". My workout routine is consistant, but varied in intensity.

I've heard that if your crap floats - your diet is high in fat. But, I discern that since my crap doesn't float any longer... my body is utilizing my fat. I may need to consume more fat?

Just a thought - since I'm having a bit of trouble gaining weight, and by any apparent indication, in good health.

I'm not the most knowledgeable on the subject but here are a few things I understand about what your poop tells ya:

- sink vs. float: if it sinks, there are still undigested nutrients in there, as well as a lot of fiber. If it floats, that means your body has absorbed the nutrients and they're not getting excreted. The fat thing (in floaters) i've also heard a lot, but maybe Trouble or someone else can come in here and school us all on that topic. She is good with all things GI related.

- frequency - exercise stimulates bowel movement, so if you're exercising now and you weren't before, that contributes to the frequency of bathroom trips. Your diet's content also contributes - higher in fiber than before, more stimulus to keep things moving, more trips to the bathroom. hydration also plays a role in frequency.

Sooo if you changed your diet in ways that have added more fiber, there's one more reason - more oats, grains, etc. But also protein bars with fillers, shakes with guar or xanthan gum - things that you wouldn't expect to have fiber, but do.

It also depends on your health. Some people that have low thyroid function have bad constipation issues. Some people have IBS with constipation and may not go for days.

I always heard that if it floats it was an indicator of good fiber intake.

Originally Posted by Jodi

It also depends on your health. Some people that have low thyroid function have bad constipation issues. Some people have IBS with constipation and may not go for days.

I always heard that if it floats it was an indicator of good fiber intake.

if you're eating too much fiber, it interferes with nutrient absorption -> nutrient dense poop + the tons of fiber = sinking poop.

just a theory, i haven't really researched this much, but that's what i'm assuming, based on the fact that too much fiber does interfere with the nutrient absorption. so i can see if that were the case, how the poop would sink for that reason.

I scored 7-9 points. Believe it, or not, I've never weighed my crap.

The fact I lost a point with my stuff sinking... does concern me. LOL

I've always heard a relitively "light odor and color" is a sign of 'good' gastrointestinal health.

I've never crapped "pebbles" - like a rabbit? If I crapped "mud" (unless I consumed a gallon of Vodka the night before with the last woman sitting at the bar at 2:00am) I'd be concerned.

We need an expert.

A good way to know how you are doing in the fecal department is to eat something purple like beets. Write down when you ate them and then see how long it takes to eliminate them. I go 3x a day. Some people say if you are really healthy you should be going after each meal (based on eating three times a day). I am not sure for the rest of us who 6-8 times a day. Also, the girth and density of your fecies is something to watch for too. If they are skinny or too soft or too hard this is not good.

nsimmons i dont want to know where you found that but its halarious

the "feces" playing with toothpaste is fantastic

good question.

when I am not competing, once or twice a day.

When I compete, it gets really nasty: Once a week, twice if I'm lucky. I've had to resort to artificial means to make me dooty, and they are not going to be talked about.

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

1 time a day minimum. Always right when I get to work in the morning and when I get home from the gym at night.

so you stink the joint up when you get to work? NICE!

Originally Posted by juggernaut

so you stink the joint up when you get to work? NICE!

And I do exactly that. Stink the place up. Good thing I'm the boss!!

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

A good way to know how you are doing in the fecal department is to eat something purple like beets. Write down when you ate them and then see how long it takes to eliminate them. I go 3x a day. Some people say if you are really healthy you should be going after each meal (based on eating three times a day). I am not sure for the rest of us who 6-8 times a day. Also, the girth and density of your fecies is something to watch for too. If they are skinny or too soft or too hard this is not good.

there is no way in hell you will make me eat beets.
My dad would make me eat them if I didnt want to eat breakfast.

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

And I do exactly that. Stink the place up. Good thing I'm the boss!!

do NOT spray. Fuck em.

what a shitty thread

corrrny.

Originally Posted by nsimmons

..... what are we suppose to weigh are shit now? and touch it to see if its like toothpaste or like a brick

You know if your crap is hard or soft. That's the easiest question on the chart!

You know more about crap than you're willing to admit. LOL

Originally Posted by KataKlysm954

..... what are we suppose to weigh are shit now? and touch it to see if its like toothpaste or like a brick

You ever wonder what happens to those fecal samples you leave at the doctors office? Come to my work, I'll show you.

For the record, you use a little wooden stick to gauge firmness.

I'm sorry I started this post now.

Nevermind.

I can't believe that Dale hasn't posted in this thread yet.

I experience the tinktank a lot about 4 times a day. but it if drink beer the night before and have some chicken wings, i shit something wonderful. But thats only once somtimes twice per week. I have tried increasing my fiber but its still not the same, i think its something that just comes with lifting.