Fiber...

wannabeloser08
wannabeloser08 Posts: 86
in Food and Nutrition
How much is too much? I seem to be going over my fiber goal each day..... is this bad?

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  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    It's only too much if it upsets your stomach or causes constipation. Too much fiber, not enough water will cause constipation.

    I go over everyday.
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    You'll know when it's too much...trust me..
  • freelancejouster
    freelancejouster Posts: 478 Member
    Just pay attention to macros, don't worry too much about micros.
  • dmaloof2013
    dmaloof2013 Posts: 134 Member
    Fiber helps keep you regular. Too much fiber will stuff you up and cause you to be uncomfortable. If you are finding the you are uncomfortable, decrease the fiber amount and then slowly increase it again if you want to. Just make sure when you are eating a lot of fiber drink a lot of water so that you don't get constipated
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    You'll know when it's too much...trust me..

    Yes....yes you will....
  • MoreThanMommie
    MoreThanMommie Posts: 597 Member
    I aim for 35g-40g/day. Whatever you decide is right for you, make sure you're drinking plenty of water.
  • Melo1966
    Melo1966 Posts: 881 Member
    If you are going by the MFP default amount then you need to be over the default amount is way low just like the protein is low you should have a minimum of 20g of fiber per day. Too much I guess would be double this. Make sure you are also drinking enough fluids.
  • wannabeloser08
    wannabeloser08 Posts: 86
    Thanks for all the answers. I do drink tons of water, i feel fine so i guess i am fine! :)
  • msleanlegs
    msleanlegs Posts: 188 Member
    It's only too much if it upsets your stomach or causes constipation. Too much fiber, not enough water will cause constipation.

    I go over everyday.

    Thanks for mentioning this! I went vegan a few weeks ago and my fiber intake shot up to around 50g or so a day. I couldn't understand why I was going LESS to the bathroom, but it makes sense now. I really need to work on upping my water intake.

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