im always way over on fiber for the day...

stines72

does this happen to anyone else? i mean i am WAY over...
for example... daily goal is 24, after ive eaten what i eat for the day im at 66.. is this bad? lol

also.. what unit does MFP use for the macros at the bottom anyway? grams? milligrams?

DorkothyParker

If you're meeting your carb goal as a whole, I fail to see a problem. I love fiber! And those would be grams.

buckeye86

Fiber is a good thing. Just make sure you're drinking a lot of water so it doesn't cause discomfort.

katevarner

Jealous! Definitely means you need to be sure you are hitting or surpassing your water goal, but otherwise, don't think it can hurt you.

mhaight85

I am usually over on my fiber too, I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing. Just make sure you're drinking plenty of water. According to www.fitday.com too much fiber can cause cramping, diarrhea, absorption, constipation, intestinal gas, and intestinal blockage. I'm not sure how much is "too much" but I think as long as you are drinking plenty of water and not suffering from those side effects you are probably ok.

amnsetie

I need help eating more fibre
What are the big fibre items you are eating?

1jeannette9

Yeah I would like to know what fibers your eating as well..

oohmercyme

Fibre is your friend!

GwennyH

I need help eating more fibre
What are the big fibre items you are eating?

Me too!!!
????

Erisad

Fiber is a good thing. I wouldn't be too worried about it...unless you're blocked up down there or anything. >.>

stines72

Hold on I will check my food diary and list the big ones for you.

stines72

Puffins cereal, kashi waffles, sugar free jam and fruits/veggies
Edit- I think the sugar free jam contributes a lot bc serving size is 1 tablespoon and I usually eat 3

Oh and the honey wheat bread I eat has 6 grams per slice lol