This stool is Bristol type 6, soft and mushy, with a normal brown color (C1). Overall it looks fine, but heavy drinking, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle can affect gut health, so try drinking more water, eating more fiber, and cutting back on alcohol. Adding light daily walks will also support your weight loss goal.

This stool looks like Bristol type 5, with soft blobs and a healthy normal brown color. Overall it looks fairly healthy, though it is a bit soft, so more fiber and water can help firm things up. Since smoking and heavy drinking can strain your gut, cutting back would be a good idea.