How soon will the average person see any weight-related benefit from fiber?
While increasing your fiber intake is a gradual process, results are often seen in the first 2 to 4 weeks. This is because you will be taking advantage of fiber’s unique ability to prevent the absorption of calories and lead calories out of the body. Further, high-fiber foods will help manage your hunger, so instead of feeling hungry all the time, you will feel satisfied for longer periods of time. And when your body feels satisfied, you won’t feel the need to eat constantly. Finally, consuming more foods that are high in fiber will help to jumpstart your energy and motivate you to exercise more frequently, and exercise is a key factor in any successful weight loss program. By consuming at least 35 grams of fiber every day and following a comprehensive weight loss plan such as the one I have laid out in The Fiber35 Diet, it is possible to lose up to 8 pounds each month.
