Ha, ha. I apologize that this has gotten so far off topic. Cramping while working out leading to constipation...
The definition of constipation comes from many of the leading health practitioners that have studied and know a lot about digestion. Yes, if you google it, you probably won't find much related to frequency but if you delve into the true working of the digestive system, you will find that the longer it takes for you to eliminate the food that you eat, the worse it is for your body. Many studies have looked at the proper function of the digestive system and I believe(don't quote me) that a proper digestive system will process food and eliminate the rest within 24 hours(or some time frame comparable).
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I've tried the drink-a-lot experiment. I just had to walk to the men's room a lot more. But, only for quick trips. It didn't effect #2.
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This is the case for most people and why drinking a lot doesn't always fix the problem. This means 1 of 2 things. Either you are not dehydrated and already maintain plenty of fluids, or your body is not absorbing the water you drink. Unfortunately for most people it is the latter. You can drink all the water you possibly can, but if you don't maintain an electrolyte balance, your body will not absorb it and you will spend a lot of time in the restroom.
See my earlier post regarding sea salt and water. This is what is prescribed for people who spend too much time in the bathroom. Of course you will have to experiment with the amount but you can start with a pinch per glass(16oz, you shouldn't really be able to taste the salt). This has helped many people absorb water and aid in constipation. I'm not suggesting that you need it but you might want to give it a try.
Sorry that this got way off topic. I think if this goes any further, we should start a new thread. I'm really not a hijacker.
