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

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stines72
stines72 Posts: 853 Member
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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?

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  • DorkothyParker
    DorkothyParker Posts: 618 Member
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    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
    buckeye86 Posts: 128 Member
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    Fiber is a good thing. Just make sure you're drinking a lot of water so it doesn't cause discomfort.
  • katevarner
    katevarner Posts: 884 Member
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    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
    mhaight85 Posts: 68
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    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. :smile:
  • amnsetie
    amnsetie Posts: 666 Member
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    I need help eating more fibre
    What are the big fibre items you are eating?
  • 1jeannette9
    1jeannette9 Posts: 42 Member
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    Yeah I would like to know what fibers your eating as well..
  • oohmercyme
    oohmercyme Posts: 279 Member
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    Fibre is your friend!
  • GwennyH
    GwennyH Posts: 80 Member
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    I need help eating more fibre
    What are the big fibre items you are eating?

    Me too!!!
    ????
  • Erisad
    Erisad Posts: 1,580
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    Fiber is a good thing. I wouldn't be too worried about it...unless you're blocked up down there or anything. >.>
  • stines72
    stines72 Posts: 853 Member
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    Hold on I will check my food diary and list the big ones for you.
  • stines72
    stines72 Posts: 853 Member
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    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

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