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Fiber powder

moonfire628
moonfire628 Posts: 56
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi, can anyone help answer my question? I have a stomach condition that makes it that I only go #2 like once a week, or every 4 days at MOST, even though I eat eggs and yogurt every day. I get horrible painful bloating no matter what I eat and I just don't know what's wrong with me. I've picked up a tub of fiber powder (metamucil/benefiber type stuff) and this one is supposed to be taken 3 times a day. Each "serving" has 45 calories, but do I log that into my diary? Do they count towards my daily calorie intake? Any input would be appreciated, and no judgements. We all poop. Thanks! :smile:

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  • FireBrand80
    FireBrand80 Posts: 378 Member
    I would log it.

    And the fiber powder is a pain, I would recommend the capsules if you're going to supplement.
  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    I buy fiber gummies, taste like candy =) I would log it
  • TexasRattlesnake
    TexasRattlesnake Posts: 375 Member
    Calories are calories, your body doesn't care where they come from... though if it does it's job you'll more than make up for it in waste elimination!
  • moonfire628
    moonfire628 Posts: 56
    Thanks everyone! I guess I'll log it in then lol
  • moonfire628
    moonfire628 Posts: 56
    I buy fiber gummies, taste like candy =) I would log it

    I'll have to look for fiber gummies! I'd rather chew on that than drink this gross orange powder 3x a day lol
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