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Could brisk walking for two miles every morning before breakfast be contributing to my constipation and hard stools? i tend to eat immediately after.
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It shouldn't : in fact, some people feel that exercise helps them pass bowel movements. Consider switching to a high-fiber cereal for breakfast, perhaps mixed up in yogurt. Good luck.
Answered 10/14/2016
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