10/05/2026
If you don’t p**p every day and empty completely, that’s constipation.
Here is exactly what you can try 👇
1. Start your morning properly (this sets up your bowel movement)
Within 10–15 minutes of waking:
* Get sunlight in your eyes (outside if you can)
* Drink a glass of warm water with a pinch of salt
* Eat breakfast within 60 minutes (don’t skip it)
This helps switch on your nervous system and stimulate a natural bowel movement.
2. Eat enough food (especially fat)
* 3 proper meals per day
* Include protein + fat at each meal (eggs, meat, butter, olive oil)
* Don’t rely on salads and snacks
Low intake = low motility.
3. Support bile flow (this is huge)
Before meals (especially lunch/dinner):
* A squeeze of lemon in water or a small bitter food (rocket, radicchio)
* Don’t drink large amounts of water with meals
Signs you need this: floating stools, pale stools, bloating after fat.
4. Create a daily “go” window
* Sit on the toilet at the same time every morning (after breakfast is best)
* Use a foot stool (knees above hips)
* Don’t rush, but don’t scroll for 20 minutes either
You’re training your body here.
5. Hydrate properly
* Aim for consistent fluids across the day
* Add a pinch of salt or electrolytes to 1–2 glasses
Plain water alone often isn’t enough to stimulate movement.
6. Move your body daily
* 10–20 min walk after meals (especially breakfast)
* Gentle movement > intense workouts for motility
7. If nothing is happening, use support strategically (not forever)
Short term only:
* Magnesium citrate at night
* Vitamin C to bowel tolerance
* Coffee after breakfast (can stimulate a bowel movement)
But the goal is to not rely on these long term.
If you’re still constipated after doing this consistently, that’s when I’d start looking deeper at digestion, stress, and overall function.
Contact Kirsty on 07984027343