Is it okay if...?

justjumpit278
justjumpit278 Posts: 96 Member
edited November 9 in Food and Nutrition
I go over my recommended fiber and calcium intake on a normal basis? I tend to go over at least every other day. Not by an astronomical amount, though.

If this is a silly questions... oops! =P

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  • Thriceshy
    Thriceshy Posts: 708 Member
    I wouldn't be concerned. I shoot for excess fiber, actually.
  • cgrout78
    cgrout78 Posts: 1,628 Member
    i wouldn't worry about it, probably good for you actually
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    the only number i'm concerned about is calories. everything else isn't too important though. protein i try and go as high as possible.
  • CharityPearce
    CharityPearce Posts: 215
    I agree with the above posts. : ) I try to keep my sodium within limits and my cals... the rest, I just try to stay semi-balanced. Good luck!
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Going over on fiber and calcium is only okay if you enjoy being "regular" and not having broken bones. If you don't like those things, then you should probably limit both. :tongue:
    (I'm not trying to be mean - I know those red numbers can be scary, but you DEFINITELY don't need to worry about those!)
  • Dtho5159
    Dtho5159 Posts: 1,054 Member
    Definitely okay!! I try to be in the red on fiber and protein nearly daily!
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    Here's a little research I did about fiber and possibly getting too much.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/jcpmoore/view/the-truth-about-fiber-202607

    If you have to ask if you're getting too much, I doubt you are. :)
  • Churble
    Churble Posts: 85 Member
    I pay attention to calories, sodium, and sugar. If those are looking good, I pretty well ignore the rest. If I'm way over on protein I try to make sure I'm decently over in fiber as well, just for my stomach's sake.
  • ahealthy4u
    ahealthy4u Posts: 442 Member
    I try and get my numbers as close as I can I go over every now and then soduim is what I go over most
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
    i wouldnt worry bout those! worry about cholesterol, sodium <they dont allow you extra for exercise> id concern myself with fats and sugars and such, protein is another one you can go over on, as long as you exercise regularly
  • supershiny
    supershiny Posts: 170 Member
    Too much calcium can cause kidney stones. Fiber can cause bloating and constipation.

    Just don't go too crazy and you will be fine :)
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