Is Your Poop Normal?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How often do you have a bowel movement?

  • A.
    1-3 times/day
  • B.
    4 or more times/day
  • C.
    Every other day or every few days
  • D.
    Once or twice per week
• 2.
  What does your poop typically look like? (Choose the closest option)

  • A.
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    Separate hard lumps
  • B.
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    Lumpy, hard, and sausage-shaped
  • C.
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    Sausage-shaped with cracks on the surface
  • D.
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    Like a thin sausage or snake
  • E.
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    Soft blobs with clear edges
  • F.
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    Mushy and fluffy with ragged edges
  • G.
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    Entirely liquid
• 3.
  How often do you see undigested food in your stool?

  • A.
    Daily
  • B.
    Once or twice per week
  • C.
    Rarely
  • D.
    Never
• 4.
  Is your stool greasy or shiny, or does it float in the toilet?

  • A.
    Daily
  • B.
    Once or twice per week
  • C.
    Rarely
  • D.
    Never
• 5.
  What color is your stool typically?

  • A.
    Light or clay colored
  • B.
    Brown
  • C.
    Black or tarry
• 6.
  Do you every notice mucus in your stool?

  • A.
    Daily
  • B.
    Once or twice per week
  • C.
    Rarely
  • D.
    Never
• 7.
  How often do you experience bloating?

  • A.
    Daily
  • B.
    Once or twice per week
  • C.
    Rarely
  • D.
    Never
• 8.
  How often do you experience gas?

  • A.
    Daily
  • B.
    Once or twice per week
  • C.
    Rarely
  • D.
    Never

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  The Constipated Camper

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  What It Means:Constipation isn’t just “not going every day.” Normal bowel habits look like 1–2 easy, complete movements per day (think smooth, sausage-shaped stool).Constipation, on the other hand, means:Going less than once a day (sometimes only a few times per week).Hard, dry, or pellet-like stools.Straining or feeling like you’re never fully “done.”Why It Matters for Your Health:Constipation isn’t just uncomfortable, it affects your whole body:Hormones: Estrogen and other hormones get recirculated if they’re not eliminated daily, leading to mood swings, PMS, and more painful periods.Detoxification: Your gut is one of your main detox pathways. When things back up, toxins stay in circulation longer than they should.Energy & bloating: Waste buildup can leave you sluggish, foggy, and uncomfortably bloated.Small Tweaks That Help:Here are 3 simple ways you can get things moving more regularly:Hydrate smarter → Aim for at least half your body weight in ounces of water daily, and add a pinch of mineral-rich sea salt or an electrolyte packet for extra motility support.Fiber balance → Get both soluble (chia seeds, oats, sweet potatoes) and insoluble fiber (leafy greens, cruciferous veggies) to keep stools soft and moving.Daily movement → Even a 15-minute walk helps stimulate your digestive tract and keeps things flowing.Want to know even more about what your poop is telling you?Constipation is just one clue your body gives you. Your daily bathroom habits actually reveal so much about your gut health, hormones, detox pathways, and even your energy.That’s why I created the Poop Decoder Guide, a step-by-step resource to help you understand what’s normal (and not), decode the 5 most common poop problems, and learn simple fixes you can start today.
• 2.
  The Loose Cannon

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  What It Means:If your stool is often soft, mushy, or watery, your food is moving through your digestive system too quickly. Instead of being broken down and absorbed, it’s racing right through, which can leave you feeling drained, undernourished, and on edge.Normal bowel movements should be smooth, formed, and easy to pass; not too hard, not too soft. If things are regularly on the loose side, your gut is asking for support.Why It Matters for Your Health:Loose stools aren’t just inconvenient, they can have ripple effects across your whole body:Nutrient Absorption: Food that moves too quickly means you miss out on vitamins, minerals, and calories your body needs to fuel energy and repair tissues.Inflammation & Irritation: Frequent loose stools are often linked to gut inflammation, which can leave you feeling bloated, crampy, and exhausted.Hormone Balance: Your gut plays a key role in hormone clearance. Poor digestion can throw off that process, affecting your cycle and mood.Immune Stress: Since most of your immune system lives in your gut, loose stools may signal your body is stuck in “defense mode.”Small Tweaks That Help:Here are 3 simple ways to help calm things down and support more solid, regular poops:Add soluble fiber → Foods like oats, chia seeds, flax, and cooked carrots help bulk up stool and slow things down.Cook your veggies → Lightly steaming or roasting vegetables makes them easier to digest and gentler on your gut lining.Spot your triggers → Common culprits include caffeine, alcohol, sugar, artificial sweeteners, or highly processed foods. Start by tracking when loose stools happen most.Want to Go Deeper?Loose stools are a clue that something bigger is happening in your gut, whether it’s inflammation, low stomach acid, or microbiome imbalance.That’s why I created the Poop Decoder Guide, to help you uncover exactly what your poop is saying about your digestion, hormones, and energy, and give you step-by-step strategies to fix it.
• 3.
  The Gassy Globetrotter

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  What It Means:If your main struggle is constant gas and bloating — that “6-months-pregnant” belly by the end of the day — your digestive system is telling you it’s under stress.Some bloating after a really heavy meal can be normal. But if you’re bloated most days, feel puffy even after healthy meals, or pass gas often, that’s a sign your gut is struggling with digestion, food breakdown, or microbial balance.Why It Matters for Your Health:Gas and bloating aren’t just annoying, they can be a window into deeper imbalances:Digestion Issues: Food may not be fully broken down due to low stomach acid, low enzymes, or poor motility.Microbiome imbalances: Too much “bad” bacteria or yeast in the gut can lead to fermentation, producing gas and pressure.Hormonal shifts: Many women notice bloating peaks around their cycle; estrogen and progesterone shifts can slow digestion and increase water retention.Energy & confidence: Constant bloat can drain your energy and make you feel self-conscious, like your body is working against you.Small Tweaks That Help:Here are 3 quick wins to help ease gas and bloating:Chew thoroughly → Digestion starts in your mouth. Aim for 20+ chews per bite to give your stomach a head start.Cook instead of raw → Lightly cooking veggies (especially cruciferous ones like broccoli) can make them easier to digest.Try a belly-soothing tea → Peppermint, ginger, or fennel teas can calm spasms and help move gas along.Want to Go Deeper?Gas and bloating are often your gut’s way of saying: “Hey, something isn’t working!” Whether it’s food triggers, microbiome imbalances, or sluggish digestion, there’s always a root cause.That’s exactly what I cover in my Poop Decoder Guide, helping you uncover what your bathroom (and bloating) habits reveal about your gut, and giving you step-by-step strategies to finally feel lighter and more comfortable.
• 4.
  The Funky Factory

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  What It Means:If you often notice things like undigested food in your stool, floating or oily stools, excessive burping, heartburn, or that “heavy brick” feeling after meals, your digestive system may not be breaking food down the way it’s supposed to.When stomach acid, digestive enzymes, or bile from the liver and gallbladder are low, your “factory line” slows down, leaving food only partially digested. This doesn’t just lead to discomfort, it also means your body is missing out on the nutrients it needs to thrive.Why It Matters for Your Health:Digestive dysfunction has ripple effects far beyond mealtime:Nutrient absorption: Without proper breakdown, your body can’t access key vitamins and minerals (hello, fatigue, hair loss, and weak nails).Hormone health: Your liver and gallbladder help process and eliminate hormones. If they’re sluggish, hormone imbalances and PMS can flare.Detoxification: Poor bile flow = sluggish detox, which can leave you feeling heavy, bloated, or even itchy or acne-prone.Gut irritation: Undigested food can feed the wrong gut bugs, leading to gas, bloating, and inflammation.Small Tweaks That Help:Here are 3 gentle ways to support digestion and give your “factory line” a boost:Add bitters before meals → Lemon water, apple cider vinegar, or bitter greens can help stimulate stomach acid and bile flow.Eat mindfully → Slow down, chew thoroughly, and avoid eating in a rushed or stressed state.Support healthy fats → Include avocado, olive oil, and fatty fish to encourage bile flow (while limiting fried, processed oils).Want to Go Deeper?If you’re seeing signs of digestive dysfunction, know this: it’s not “just getting older” or “bad genetics.” Your body is simply asking for the right support to get digestion, hormones, and detox pathways back online.That’s why I created the Poop Decoder Guide — to help you connect the dots between your symptoms and your gut, and learn the simple steps to start fixing it today.