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Reality check

brassballa
brassballa Posts: 81 Member
edited January 11 in Social Groups
Coming to grips with the fact that in order for me to lose weight in a timely manor I have to cut out gluten, sugar and dairy :sad: ...I,m exercising and eating with in my calorie range but it doesn't matter ....my weight loss journey is stalled I'm not budging and it's killing me. I'm trying so hard...but now I know I cannot eat normal anymore if I want to make change I have to eat right for my colitis.

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  • mkcmurphy
    mkcmurphy Posts: 439 Member
    So frustrating! It sounds like you're doing it all right, though; smart. Has your doctor suggested sites or programs that offer menu options?
  • brassballa
    brassballa Posts: 81 Member
    Basically he said if u go gluten free stay gluten free because it takes awhile to reverse effects of gluten......I have not yet gone to a dietitian if my plan does not work that will my next step
  • brassballa
    brassballa Posts: 81 Member
    It's irritating I feel like my healthy weight will always be a fantasy....but I will push through those thought and trytryagain
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    Some groups that might help you:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/129-gluten-free

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/161-food-allergies

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/8246-grain-free

    I am grain free and dairy free. There are lots of blogs that can help, a number of them are sugar free as well.
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    My doctor didn't give me any warnings about food other than avoiding seeds.
  • brassballa
    brassballa Posts: 81 Member
    Thank I will have to check those out
  • brandydelight
    brandydelight Posts: 16 Member
    I am new to this group, friend me, looks like we have more than UC and diet in common..=) we can share advice..I control my UC with diet but it is really hard to lose weight...:smile:
  • jen88ve
    jen88ve Posts: 153
    My doctor said it was be helpful to cut out gluten too... :grumble: Good for you for making the change, it's a hard one to do!!!
  • ctalimenti
    ctalimenti Posts: 865 Member
    Take a look at the Specific Carb Diet. I was on it for two yrs and felt great. A side benefit was that I lost weight. I'm 5'8" and went down to 120. It's no grains, gluten, sugar, lactose.

    The diet was designed for those with intestinal issues.
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