Fiber Overload?

endora60

In order to keep myself happily full without going over on calories, carbs, and fats, I'm eating a lot of fruits and veggies. The result of that, of course, is that I'm almost always over on my fiber. It's a balancing act I'm not very good at yet.

Question is, Will this hurt me or keep me from losing the weight I need to lose?

Soccer_chick916

Thats a good question, I am not really sure. But fiber will keep you regular that is for sure.

I did find this though:
http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/6-health-risks-of-eating-too-much-fiber.html

Sherbog

I try to eat more raw veggies and limit my fruit. Does not answer your question but I seem to be healthy according to my doctor. All my lab tests are good. I have lost over 50 pounds since December of 2010.

Dreaaa

To be honest. NO. As long as you're drinking enough water to help the fiber move through your digestive tract you'll be fine. You can never have enough fiber in my opinion. Keeps you regular and helps your body get rid of some extra "baggage".

Seajolly

Try to increase your fiber slowly. Don't just jump directly into eating tons of fiber. Your body needs to get used to it.

Fiber is good, if I go 10g over my daily amount I don't think it's a bad thing. How much are you going over?

RaeN81

Provided you get plenty of fluids, the extra fibre should help your progress.

staceyseeger

My doc told me that you can't get "too" much fiber through foods. Only if you take fiber supplements. I don't have any reason not to believe him...hope this helps!

Jill_newimprovedversion

I have learned ( UH, the HARD WAY) you can get fiber OVERLOAD>>which binds you up and can cause blockages
IF you are eating a great deal of soluble fiber- such as fiber bars or supplements,
AND not drinking ADEQUATE am'ts of water

ignatiusreilly

To put this in context, about how many grams of fiber are you actually eating? The default setting for MFP is way lower than it should be.

floshideaway

I have never heard of fiber overdose, I eat way over the FDA recommended amount for the same reason as you (feeling full) and the only side effect I have noticed aside from keeping me regular is flatulence which of course can be a problem in public, lol....I have learned to deal with it and be discreet as much as possible. Do not overdo on the fruits in the evening as they contain sugar and are harder to metabolize while you are sleeping and may result on a slowing down of your weight loss. Good luck

keengkong

So long as you're handling the fiber fine (you're not experiencing too much gas and are going to ththe bathroom normally), then having lots of fiber is a good thing.