I'm a 70 year old female and have dealt with a tortuous colon and constipation all my life. I'm active and have always been athletic. I exercise 6 days a week. (just some background). I am not sedentary. In the past 9 months I've also been recovering from C-diff, which was due to taking Clydamycin for a dental procedure. That was AWFUL and, truthfully, we weren't sure if I was going to make it but God pulled me through. That being said, because of that I ended up on this site where I learned about Prunelax, which has helped me keep regular, more than I have ever been in my lifetime. I also use psyllium powder, sprinkled over my oatmeal (8mg), occasionally use Metamucil fiber crackers, drink 4 large glasses of water a day, minimum, plus a couple large cups of coffee, maybe a diet soda, fruits at breakfast and lunch and sometimes dinner, bran flakes for cereal, or as part of the cereal. I'm finding (for me), since I found the Prunelax, I can eat what I like but I do follow the above. I have a routine and stick to it and also watch the quantity of what I eat. I never gorge myself. I even eat ice cream and/or frozen yogurt in small quantities, and sometimes not small if I have a special waffle cone a few times a YEAR. I hope this helps. I find that we're all individuals and we have to find what works for our own bodies. I wish there was a cut and dried script to follow but there isn't. It's a journey and a long process but keep the faith that you will find what works best for you. I've cried many times because I've been miserable, or embarrassed because I was running to the bathroom because of laxatives,.................I truly understand. Don't give up and say your prayers. The answers will come, one step at a time. Merry Christmas to you. I wish you all the best and I"m always open to sharing my own experiences and hope it helps someone else. Jacque