Metamucil

FaunalFantasy
FaunalFantasy Posts: 47 Member
edited September 23 in Health and Weight Loss
Is it possible that drinking a glass of metamucil prior to a meal will help fill you up faster? On days that I don't workout, I have a horrible time staying under 1220 calories. I had heard that metamucil could make it easier.

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  • KickassYas
    KickassYas Posts: 397 Member
    i have no idea if it will make you full but i do know this.. thats gonna regulate the hell outta your digestive system. :p
  • kadye
    kadye Posts: 136 Member
    No. It works in the bowels, not in the stomach. Drinking 8oz of water "fills you up" just the same as drinking 8oz of water mixed with Metamucil. That's not a very smart way to try to reduce calorie intake. Just drink water.
  • loganaw
    loganaw Posts: 62 Member
    im with kadye...just drink a lot of water!
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    The amount of fiber in a dose of metamucil is actually pretty small. The only reason I don't want to eat after I drink it is because I still have the horrible taste in my mouth and only water can cure me of that!!

    I do love the effects of the metamucil though, being more regular and considerably less bloated and gassy is a definite PLUS for me =) also, it's an excuse to get a glass of water out of the way.
  • FaunalFantasy
    FaunalFantasy Posts: 47 Member
    Thanks everyone!
  • Jain
    Jain Posts: 861 Member
    Rather than use metamucil why not get some psyllium husks (the fibre part of MM) from the health food shop. It works out a whole lot cheaper and you wont be getting all the added chemicals.
    I take a spoonful first thing every morning in water, then drink an extra glass of water. It fills me up till first break at work and keeps me regular, which I need as I'm using meal replacement shakes for 2 of my meals a day.
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