About 60+ hrs in on a hopefully 5 or even 7 day fast… and I don’t poop.
This is normal right?
Also how does fasting affect gut flora and are there any tips for refeeding that will help it?
Normal not to be pooping right? Plus gut flora q
Julia_Wilson
(Julia Wilson)
#2
Your BMs should definitely dwindle down as time progresses. You may be surprised to get one on day 5 or 6 as your body fully clears out. I notice mine start to look more and more like bile with time (definitely loose stools).
Shallimar
(Trish)
#3
Everyone is different. As long as you have no discomfort, bloating, etc you should be fine. My last six day fast I had to go day 5 and 6 and then not for 4 days. Just finished a 6 day with one meal in the middle at 72 hours. Had to go this morning then had to “cleanse” for a flex sig this afternoon so I’m pretty darn empty and the scale proved it LOL. Just ate. I don’t expect to have to go again until some time next week now, probably just in time to start the zornfast LOL. If you get feeling like you need to and can’t try some Natural Calm. It’s a magnesium supplement. Works as a laxative for many people. Make a cup at bedtime. 
Shallimar
(Trish)
#5
Thank you Jbird. It did. I loved the additional 2 pounds I “lost”. Of course after refeeding I “found” them again LOL.
Westie_Madness
(Candice)
#6
Maybe increase your salt and water intake? My poops are YUUUGE:joy:
(although less frequent)
I also take Mg