TMI: readers beware

ohmygosh yes. Every time I increase fiber in my diet it is almost unbearable. But as I continue, it evens out and eventually my body gets used to it.
Only if I keep it up though.

Yes - just keep eating it and your body will get used to it. Keep some gas-x handy

I have to really up my water intake with the fiber....

I like the Fiber One brownies....they are really good! :bigsmile:

When increasing fiber intake you should do so with small amounts. The gas is a waste product produced by the bacteria that digest the fiber in your intestines. The number of bacteria are relative to the amount of food available to them. So when you increase the fiber there is more food for the bacteria so they eat a lot and produce more gas. Eventually more bacteria are present so there is less food per organism so less gas is produced. I hope this explanation was coherent.

Yes! I can't eat anything with extra added fiber (no Kashi, no Fiber One). I stick to normal levels of fiber in fruits, veggies, and 100% whole wheat breads and pasta.

I got a little tid bit from a fitness competition friend of mine. She adds Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar to her water, which she will drink 20 minutes before she eats breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She said that it helped to get rid of bloat and helped relieve her gassy issue when she increased her fiber. Beware it will make your stool smell more foul than usual also.

I started this same thing and noticed that I did not have the gassy issue at all until AFTER I went a week without adding the Bragg's to my water. It is not a good tasting addition at all but the benefit's have been known for hundreds of years. Plus it is not expensive at all You'll find it in your grocery aisle near the other vinegar, follow the instructions on the back label.

FIBER ONE BARS!!! EEEEGGGADDD!

How about Protein increases as well. I've been eating around 200g of protein and well I'm going to have to start wearing a warning light when I work out. Don't laugh you know deep squats will get you every time........hey listen its the elephant parade Smiles have a great day everyone!

I have this problem as well. If I get my intake up to the recommended daily according to MFP (22 or so), I start having issues. Also, if I have a few days in a row with too high of protein (180+ or so) the same deal happens. I'm totally unbearable if I over od it on fiber and protein at the same time.

I have gas-x on hand, but sometimes that does not help. So, I stay just a little below my recommended daily on fiber.

Well, I don't have the problem.. it is the people who have to suffer around me that have the problem... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

A nutritionist once explained to me that there are two types of fibers, soluble and insoluble. She said that too much of one type can cause gas and all sorts of discomfort for some people. I think it really depends on the person which one bothers you more. Chicory root (inulin) is soluble fiber that is put into those marketed foods with all that extra fiber...they are just loaded with it. It's a recipe for a stomach ache. Try eating more insoluble fiber and see if that makes you feel any better! Here's a link to a page about the two different types of fiber and foods you can find them in.

http://www.healthcastle.com/fiber-solubleinsoluble.shtml

My husband calls Fiber One Bars, "Bars of Death" because they create such issues with his system, lol. I'm just as happy he doesn't eat them!

At least when you are at the gym and the big bodybuilding looking guy blasts out noxious fumes while doing squats, we all know it's probably because of the massive amount of protein.