Can fiber prevent weight loss?

nicolef07
nicolef07 Posts: 10 Member
edited November 16 in Health and Weight Loss
I know by eating more fiber it is supposed to make me feel less hungry. I have been finding that if I eat high fiber, I retain water and weight. I have not significantly increased my fiber intake all at once, so I know that is not the case. I am just wondering if anyone else is experiencing something similar. Thanks!

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  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    That like saying does high sodium levels prevent weight loss? Retaining water does not mean prevent weight loss.
  • cbhubbybubble
    cbhubbybubble Posts: 465 Member
    If your fiber intake takes you over your calorie needs, you'll gain weight. If it's within your calorie needs, you won't. As your body adjusts, you may temporarily hold onto some water, but it won't make you fat. Drink lots of water to help process the fiber.
  • bajoyba
    bajoyba Posts: 1,153 Member
    I actually find the opposite to be true (assuming you're eating at a calorie deficit, of course). I love me some fiber. As mentioned above, drink plenty of water with a high fiber intake. :)
  • tesha_chandler
    tesha_chandler Posts: 378 Member
    lol I decided to try "all you can eat raw spinach" diet and felt like I was dying! I was so bloated and couldn't get rid of it. (I was thinking in terms of being healthy because I'm a picky eater and was trying to change my sinful ways lol) Some high fiber foods can irritate your belly if you have a sensitive digestive system or if you eat too much of them.
  • tesha_chandler
    tesha_chandler Posts: 378 Member
    I'm sorry. I went way off topic with that. Fiber won't prevent weight loss as long as you stay in your calorie range. :)
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  • rocknlotsofrolls
    rocknlotsofrolls Posts: 418 Member
    no. Only eating more than you should will prevent weight loss.
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    Fibre won't prevent weight loss. In fact, it can help move things along. What are your sources for fibre? It's possible that it's also high sodium and could be causing you to retain water in that regard.
  • nicolef07
    nicolef07 Posts: 10 Member
    Thanks. I am going to up my water intake and see if that helps!
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Much of fiber is not absorbed so it's not going to be a contributing factor to fat gain.
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