Should I go back to eating crappy??

owno9700

I know, it is really frustrating! For me, I know that raw veggies like Brocolli and cauliflower are a complete nightmare; not all raw veggies will give you problems, it really is trial and error to figure out which ones are the culprits. As for apples, for me it depends on how often I am eating them; I find that berries , bananas and peaches/nectarines, etc. agree with me. I do have to be careful with grapefruit though. Garlic is another thing that really sends my "guts" off the deep end; I don't go near it, even though I love it :sad:
Once you have figured out your triggers, you will be amazed at how easy it is to stay away from those foods or only have them minimally.
When my belly gets really bad, I will sometimes go on a bland diet (kind of like when you're recovering from a stomach flu), I am usually back to normal within a few days.

stormieweather

What about having your metabolism tested? When I did that, I found that my RMR was 1800, and my maintenance was 2200-2400, so trying to eat at 1200 was much too low for me. Maybe your baseline is higher or even lower than you think?

Where would I have that done? I fitness center or....?

FItness center or lab, I'd think. Google it for your area. Mine was done on a Metachek machine.

Barneystinson

I gained weight on the P90X nutrition plan as well. My body only does well on low carb / whole foods eating. I know it's a dirty word here, but I continue to go back to Atkins style eating and stay VERY mindful of carb intake while eating moderate protein and generous dietary fat. It's the only way I can realistically manage my weight. I can do all the running and lifting in the world, but if I carb-load and follow a typical restricted calorie diet, ha ha, the weight ain't gonna come off. And believe me, I've tried that route time and time again to only find failure.

What is considered "generous" dietary fat?

About 60-75% of my daily macro breakdown.

Seriously? Like, 75% of your daily calories come from fat? I don't get it... :embarassed:

Yes.

AwMyLoLo

I gained weight on the P90X nutrition plan as well. My body only does well on low carb / whole foods eating. I know it's a dirty word here, but I continue to go back to Atkins style eating and stay VERY mindful of carb intake while eating moderate protein and generous dietary fat. It's the only way I can realistically manage my weight. I can do all the running and lifting in the world, but if I carb-load and follow a typical restricted calorie diet, ha ha, the weight ain't gonna come off. And believe me, I've tried that route time and time again to only find failure.

What is considered "generous" dietary fat?

About 60-75% of my daily macro breakdown.

Seriously? Like, 75% of your daily calories come from fat? I don't get it... :embarassed:

Yes.

What does that do for you?

jimmydeanbakker

I know, it is really frustrating! For me, I know that raw veggies like Broccoli and cauliflower are a complete nightmare; not all raw veggies will give you problems, it really is trial and error to figure out which ones are the culprits. As for apples, for me it depends on how often I am eating them; I find that berries , bananas and peaches/nectarines, etc. agree with me. I do have to be careful with grapefruit though. Garlic is another thing that really sends my "guts" off the deep end; I don't go near it, even though I love it :sad:
Once you have figured out your triggers, you will be amazed at how easy it is to stay away from those foods or only have them minimally.
When my belly gets really bad, I will sometimes go on a bland diet (kind of like when you're recovering from a stomach flu), I am usually back to normal within a few days.

I had to scale my vegetable intake back a scooch before my wife killed me. I was getting way too much fiber, and life became miserable for everybody around me.

Jennplus2

I've always had a bloated belly. I remember being 7 years old and my sister telling me to quit sticking my stomach out. I wasn't sticking it out. If I don't suck it in all day I literally look 5-6 months pregnant. My dad has a big hard belly too?

Have you tested for Celiac? Tons of different things can be caused by Celiac. Weight loss, weight gain, ADHD, bloated belly, loose and or smelly BMs, no BMs, bad gas, ect. Bloated belly, smelly BMs, and tummy trouble are my sons biggest issues. I know that it is also passed down (my son got it from his dad). Doctors often say it is IBS because the issues can be the same. Stop eating gluten (wheat) and see if that helps you.

servingthealiens

I have IBS as well, and my experience is, there is no diet, no guidelines, no nothing. There is only what works for YOU through trial and error. Everything the doctors tell me "should" help or "will" help, hurts me. My problem is mostly IBS-D, but dealing with any IBS condition is a system of trial and error.

I know that sounds completely unhelpful, but that's how it is.

AwMyLoLo

I've always had a bloated belly. I remember being 7 years old and my sister telling me to quit sticking my stomach out. I wasn't sticking it out. If I don't suck it in all day I literally look 5-6 months pregnant. My dad has a big hard belly too?

Have you tested for Celiac? Tons of different things can be caused by Celiac. Weight loss, weight gain, ADHD, bloated belly, loose and or smelly BMs, no BMs, bad gas, ect. Bloated belly, smelly BMs, and tummy trouble are my sons biggest issues. I know that it is also passed down (my son got it from his dad). Doctors often say it is IBS because the issues can be the same. Stop eating gluten (wheat) and see if that helps you.

The bloodwork that was done when I first went to the doctor showed no signs of Gluten Intolerance/Celiac... I know bloodwork can be very inaccurate testing for that. I've seen a colon and rectal specialist and I brought up all of my thoughts: gluten, fructose, leaky gut, I can't remember what else I suggested to him but I assume the colonoscopy was the final straw that would have shown anything physically wrong... They officially diagnose IBS when they have ruled out everything else.

AwMyLoLo

I have IBS as well, and my experience is, there is no diet, no guidelines, no nothing. There is only what works for YOU through trial and error. Everything the doctors tell me "should" help or "will" help, hurts me. My problem is mostly IBS-D, but dealing with any IBS condition is a system of trial and error.

I know that sounds completely unhelpful, but that's how it is.

"It is what it is" I freaking hate that phrase! :explode: :laugh: So, that is why I am wondering if I should just go back to eating how I "used" to... this all started when I got so serious about what I ate. Because, the thing is, I still have a bite of cheesy potatoes or pasta salad or potato chips when that stuff is around... I'll still drink a couple beers on the weekend... which is the weekends... which is when I've been keeled over in pain and start to feel the crappiest and stay that way thru the first part of the week.

Is my body fighting those foods and turning them to fat because it goes the majority of the time with completely clean, nutritious food and isnt used to junk? Could these stomach problems be causing me to not absorb the nutrition I get therefore putting me in "starvation mode"? Why haven't the probiotics done anything for me?

abricklin

I have IBS as well, and my experience is, there is no diet, no guidelines, no nothing. There is only what works for YOU through trial and error. Everything the doctors tell me "should" help or "will" help, hurts me. My problem is mostly IBS-D, but dealing with any IBS condition is a system of trial and error.

I know that sounds completely unhelpful, but that's how it is.

"It is what it is" I freaking hate that phrase! :explode: :laugh: So, that is why I am wondering if I should just go back to eating how I "used" to... this all started when I got so serious about what I ate. Because, the thing is, I still have a bite of cheesy potatoes or pasta salad or potato chips when that stuff is around... I'll still drink a couple beers on the weekend... which is the weekends... which is when I've been keeled over in pain and start to feel the crappiest and stay that way thru the first part of the week.

Is my body fighting those foods and turning them to fat because it goes the majority of the time with completely clean, nutritious food and isnt used to junk? Could these stomach problems be causing me to not absorb the nutrition I get therefore putting me in "starvation mode"? Why haven't the probiotics done anything for me?

you REALLY need to address these concerns with a doctor. Unfortunately, I doubt any of us will be able to tell you what is causing your stomach issues, whether you or are not absorbing nutrients, etc.

AwMyLoLo

I have IBS as well, and my experience is, there is no diet, no guidelines, no nothing. There is only what works for YOU through trial and error. Everything the doctors tell me "should" help or "will" help, hurts me. My problem is mostly IBS-D, but dealing with any IBS condition is a system of trial and error.

I know that sounds completely unhelpful, but that's how it is.

"It is what it is" I freaking hate that phrase! :explode: :laugh: So, that is why I am wondering if I should just go back to eating how I "used" to... this all started when I got so serious about what I ate. Because, the thing is, I still have a bite of cheesy potatoes or pasta salad or potato chips when that stuff is around... I'll still drink a couple beers on the weekend... which is the weekends... which is when I've been keeled over in pain and start to feel the crappiest and stay that way thru the first part of the week.

Is my body fighting those foods and turning them to fat because it goes the majority of the time with completely clean, nutritious food and isnt used to junk? Could these stomach problems be causing me to not absorb the nutrition I get therefore putting me in "starvation mode"? Why haven't the probiotics done anything for me?

you REALLY need to address these concerns with a doctor. Unfortunately, I doubt any of us will be able to tell you what is causing your stomach issues, whether you or are not absorbing nutrients, etc.

I have an appointment with an allergist on Tuesday. I'll be tested for any food allergies but it is a good friend of my boss's and my boss says he will be able to point me in the right direction for my issues. My boss's mother recently passed away from liver disease (cirosis?). She got sick at the beginning of this year. This doctor saw her one day before she had seen any other doctors and told my boss that his mom had liver disease. My boss was SHOCKED today when I showed him my stomach. I wore a very lose fitting - almost maternity - shirt today and I pulled it tight and said, this is what I'm going through. It literally looks like I am 6 months pregnant! I am so extremely frustrated and to the point where I am depressed. I don't even want to go to my mom's on Saturday for a pool party with my family. :brokenheart: I haven't been working out this week other than my AM yoga and walking 3 miles in the evening.

Thanks for all your advice and support. :ohwell: I will continue to see doctor after doctor until I figure this out.

abricklin

a swollen belly when you are not pregnant is NOT normal whatsover. I am glad you are seeking out some answers, keep us posted and you will be in my thoughts!