Constipation, fiber, and hydration causing bladder leakage?

Fiber & Foods

First know, there are two types of fiber. Insoluble and soluble.

Insoluble: bulks up stool, speeds up digestion, and can make it harder to pass stool.

Soluble: slows digestion, meaning more water can be absorbed into your stool, making it oftentimes easier to pass and a thinner consistency.

Food examples of insoluble include: whole wheat, leafy greens, quinoa

Soluble food examples: sweet potatoes, lentils, beans, nuts.

Track

Tracking your water intake each day will set you up for success. Make it easy and use a tally system. A common water goal measurement is drinking half your body weight in oz each day.

Chug

Please don't be a chugger. Did you know that your body absorb 4 oz per 30 minutes? So it can be more beneficial to us to drink small amounts, more often throughout the day, instead of chugging your whole 40 oz Stanley in 1 sitting.

Too much?

Are you on supplemental vitamin D? Of course, consult your provider, but just know that constipation can occur with excessive vit D intake. Additionally, too much fiber can have the same affect!