Missions #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9.
MISSION #10 - TRACK FIBER INTAKE
Tracking back to breakfast today and over the weekend until lunch time Monday, eat as normally as you normally would but log it all down and then Google the fiber intake for the 3 or so days.
Most of us get far less then the recommended fiber intake, only consuming about 10% of the fiber our great grandparents used to!
It is suggested that we take in about 25 gtams of fiber per day but in today's climate of processed foods that is far from reality.
On top of that crabs have been labelled the enemy so people avoid carb sources like fruit and grains which can provide a fair bit of fiber for us so so limiting carbs usually doubles up as limiting fiber.
Most dieters focus on the big 3 macro-nutrients (carbs, fats and protein) but fiber also should be looked and monitored closely as it can help greatly in the fat loss process.
Even better, fiber also has a huge satiety effect which is crucial when dieting down as it;s essebirally a hunger killer.
It also prevents large spikes in blood glucose and insulin levels, both of which can lead to weight gain, mood swings and cravings.
I mean if you want to lose weight then how can ignore fiber?
Further Reading:
Fibre Made Simple –
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/fiber_made_simple
Work Book Exercise:
Find out how much finer you're getting for the next three days.
Keep a fiber log.
Read labels and watch serving sizes.
If you're not getting at least 25 grams a day, fix it!
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