Fiber: Friend or Foe?

Well, of course the health folks tell us that you really can't have too much fiber (at least, we Americans never get enough so, we really don't have to worry about over doing it, right?). There used to be a commercial for a fiber supplement that showed a lady getting in her recommended grams of fiber by eating all day. She would turn off her alarm in the morning, roll over and grab an apple. She would eat her regular meals, but then you'd see her pumping away on an Exercycle while eating a huge stalk of raw broccoli. The idea, of course, is that you'd literally have to eat all day to get in the recommended value and we just can't do that.

So, I've been getting in my extra fiber whenever I can. The newest trend for me is eating the Fiber One brand of goodies. The chocolate chip bars are wonderful and so is the cereal (Caramel Delight!)l but, buyer beware. You may just want to make sure you eat these things when you're already home or will be within the hour of eating. The breakdown happens pretty fast and you may experience other symptoms before you find yourself visiting the throne. Seriously! Can one person produce so much gas? Yikes! It makes me wonder about the folks who are taking Xen.ical or it's OTC brother, A.LLI. Not that Fiber One recommends that you bring extra clothes to work, but it's pretty darn close.

Meanwhile, the weight was the same this week and that's because I indulged in a few too many Easter treats. Cadbury eggs, M&Ms, Strawberry Milkshake Whoppers and the best yet, Dove Chocolate Walnut Rendezvous ...

OMG! These are the best "dry" cookies I've ever eaten! The best part is that the girls don't like them, so they could be all mine and hubby's. So, it's no surprise to me that there was no change. The workouts have been good, steady and consistent. Today is weight training day, so I'd better hop to it. Hopefully, all the gas I have will be expelled by the end of the workout. Really, is it worth it?