I keep going over my fiber limit, ugh!

Aubshmee

My daily goal says it should be around 23g of fiber but I always end up with 25-35. How much fiber do you consume?
Now does this make a big difference, should I be worried? Or am I getting worked up over nothing? :P

kwedman488

You're getting worked up over nothing fiber is what we call the cellulose we get from plants/plant foods that we eat, that we cannot break down because we just don't have the right enzymes. So when we eat it, it passes through our system unharmed, undigested, and contributes to our health by making it easier for us to poop. That's why people who struggle with constipation are advised to intake more fiber.

hitsnooze

that's a good thing, as long as you drink plenty of water

diannethegeek

I prefer to think of my fiber goal as a minimum to hit rather than a maximum to stay under. Same with my protein and fat goals.

susannamarie

Unless you are feeling sick and/or experiencing digestive disruption there's nothing wrong with excess fiber.

Tanya949

Fibre is a very good thing to go over on. I go at least 10g over every day.

sfbaumgarten

Fiber is good. Get all the fiber.

Tanya949

I prefer to think of my fiber goal as a minimum to hit rather than a maximum to stay under. Same with my protein and fat goals.

Oh, and this ^^^^^^

Aubshmee

thanks guys!
haha sorry for the silly topic - just starting my journey so i'm not all that educated!

Sonicz90x

thanks guys!
haha sorry for the silly topic - just starting my journey so i'm not all that educated!

More fiber is fine. It's when you drastically and suddenly increase or decrease it that you will start running into problems. As long as you're consistent you'll be fine.

TheGymGypsy

I eat 70g of fiber every day and I'm fine.

Ready2Rock206

Congrats! Now go over on your protein too and you'll be doing fabulous.