A lot of people tend to just wait for days in order to have a bowel movement, it this is not a good thing to do if you want to start to fix the problem. The longer you spend without using the bathroom, the harder it will be for you to fight this condition. The first thing you should do when you feel constipated, is to eat fruits and vegetables that will help you loosen the stools. This is going to make it easier for you to get the right kind of results from your food consumption.