[Derek]

Hello all!
I've been a transitioning macro for almost a year, and have taken the new year by storm by eating as well as i know how. I've made a few initial observations and need some opinions as to these reactions:

I've found that my bowel movements are significantly less when I eat more balanced meals and less at each meal. I can feel a weight in my intestines (maybe its my stomach) that never feels cleansed when I leave the bathroom. Bowel movements are still irregular (i've been told proper macro eating can regulate this problem), though i'm still eating my meals at about the same times every day (7 to 8 am for breakfast, 12 to 1 for lunch, 5:30 to 6:30 for dinner). Is this a concern that needs to be addressed?

Also, i used to eat a lot for dinner, eat late at night (and when I say eat, i mean EAT) and it took great discipline to stop myself from eating after dinner. However, I've been successful (and thankful for that success) since the new year. I eat less, eat dinner slightly earlier, and try to go to bed earlier (i work retail so my schedule sometimes permits me to eat dinner at work & get home after 10pm). This, i've noticed, has resulted in strange, sharp stomach pains that occur when I get home, or at around 10 to 11pm. My stomach feels like its weighed down and working hard, and I don't feel comfortable with these sensations. Is this my body adjusting to the lack of late night foods? Am I not satisfying a daily need? I should also note that I have been taking a multi-vitamin daily for the last six years, and that was the hardest thing to give up. I gave it up three days ago, very hesitantly, and am wondering if that had something to do with my stomach pains.

Any initail thoughts??