Too much fiber...

It is a thing! Sorry y'all but keeping it real. You might want to skip this read if you don't want to know about my bodily functions.

Oh my goodness, why don't they warn you it works both ways. Not enough fiber... You get backed up... But too much and you also get backed up! I did not know this.

I was meeting up with my friend this evening, and luckily she helps me with all things related to my lower intestine. Bless her heart! I was telling her what my foods where and how if we go to the places she was recommending, she can have whatever she likes, but I just would not partake. That does make me sorry for people  out there with food allergies that simply can't eat places and have to miss out. Eating is such a big part of relationships with me. Hopefully this will help me be more considerate of these issues in the future.

It also made me super self-conscious because I hate being the person that says I can't do that, no I can't do that, no I can't do that. It makes me feel super needy and I don't like being that way, I like to be able to go with the flow and have fun! I don't like making other people cater to my needs, so it was super sweet that she really worked hard to get this to work! It made me definitely appreciate just that little value in her friendship of not doing what only she wants but wanting what's also best for her friend.

I was also telling her how I was having some back pain and she was saying you're probably backed up from all the fiber you've been eating. We ended up going to a doughnut shop and she said I should have a little bit coffee to just get everything moving. I was in pain and I was like, I know that I shouldn't but if this is going to fix the problem I'm in! So we sat and talked for awhile and guys, the coffee worked! I felt my back pain start to go away and then a little while later, hit the bathroom up, and all better! So I'm thinking of reconsidering the black beans for something else as we researched the fiber in each of my foods, and also just mixing a little variety here and there to keep my body from not functioning correctly. Because that's not cool...

And you're welcome for this little public service announcement, now you know!