Weight Loss with IBS?

Trying to lose weight with IBS, I have found that the best time to weigh your self is in the morning right when you wake up. It's a more accurate reading. I was weighing myself at night before I went to bed and I was getting the same thing. One day I'd be down to 134 and the next I'd be back up to 138. I'm also only weighting myself once a week. It's less discouraging. I've also found that tracking what I am eating helps me find foods that could potentially be causing flare ups.

Current Diet restrictions: Dairy, Red Meat, Caffeine, Black Beans, Corn, Tomato Skins.

I am on a probiotic regimen that does allow me to eat about 1-3oz of dairy a day. I need the calcium boost. I am terrible at balancing out my nutrients with veggies and fruits alone. I'm working to get better at that.

Stress is another big factor in IBS flare ups (for most people) consistent exercise and proper sleep schedule will help with that. I currently do Cardio every other day and mix in a light strengthening and toning class and Yoga on the off days. This way I get the high activity of cardio, and also the stretch that pulls the stress out of the muscles.

I can totally relate! I've had post-infection IBS-D/ IBS-C for several years. By avoiding certain foods, I've managed to keep it pretty much under control after figuring out what my trigger foods are. I still get horrible distention from time to time but usually its due to a trigger food such as dairy. Probiotics, regular exercise, and balancing soluble fiber with insoluble fiber foods helps keep my GI system regulated. Oh and ginger, fennel and peppermint have been a lifesaver!
I don't really contribute to these forums but feel free to msg me if you want more details.

I have IBS.

I think it's got better with cardio and drinking more water, but it's still pretty horrible when I get really stressed, eat bread or cauliflower, and also with my period. I'm trying to take a probiotic at the moment.

I have IBS-D and tried everything for years to get it under control. Nothing seemed to work. Then I started eating cleaner and exercising more and slowly things started to change. While I still have flair ups, my situation has definitely improved as I've lost weight. I haven't avoided anything specifically, just trying to eating better foods in general and that seems to help.

I have IBS, and am suffering at the moment, majority of the time i am constipated and then i eat something that disagrees with me and i either have it bad and suffer with diarreoah or have stomach cramps , this then gets in the way of me going to exercise classes as i don't want to make things worse if my stomach is sore and playing up.

if anyone suffers with constipation can they recommend any foods or anything to help

I have ibs, but not the constipation type. What helped me if figuring out what foods irritated it and cutting them out. I'm virtually symptom free as long as I avoid those foods.

Sounds too familiar...
I have IBS, and I need to watch what I eat though what triggers the problems may differ from week to week.. Intermittent fasting has helped me a lot, I really encourage trying this.

I was just diagnosed with IBS which seems to be IBS-C. Diagnosed VERY recently as in YESTERDAY haha. Still not 100% that it's what's wrong with me. I'd be interested in other sufferers ideas as to what triggers you? Bread actually doesn't seem to trigger me, neither does dairy. I was diagnosed with this after 3 months of nearly every day feeling incredibly nauseous, and then just recently in the past few weeks started in with the constipation which I've NEVER had an issue with in my entire life (I'm 27, almost 28). It literally was fine one day, then not fine the next. I'm trying to log what I'm eating to help me figure out what is triggering me. Also, I've lost about 20 lbs doing nothing since this started because I cut out so much food. That has tapered off and I'm sad to read that IBS seems to inhibit people losing weight . Anyway, any info would be greatly appreciated!

Check out the FODMAP food list. It's worked wonders for me. It's the only way to eat, I've been discovering. I've been super stressed and eating "healthy" aka good fat, plenty of veggies, and feel WORSE. Excercise regularly, and gain weight. Feel like I'm back on track for now. Probiotics as well.

This! I recently stumbled on the low FODMAP diet and noticed it had most of my trigger foods in the avoid list. My worst triggers are onions, green leafy vegetables, greasy foods, dairy, potato skins, avocado, certain beans, and green vegetables like broccoli and brussel's sprouts.

It really helps if I take Pepto Bismol before eating a trigger food, but mostly I just try to avoid the foods or eat them at a minimum.

Also additional info that may/may not be helpful to anyone feeling up for giving advice haha, I did look into the FODMAP diet, and was surprised by some of the things, I guess maybe I could try to follow a modified one? Apple seems to be something that is a safe all the time food for me, same with cottage cheese. Unsweetened apple sauce from Trader Joe's is like my go to snack when I don't feel well and it seems to not make anything worse...hmmm, interesting!

Apple is fine for me too, I eat a honeycrisp every day. The foods I listed in my above post are mainly ones that cause a lot of bloating, gas, and diarrhea for me. /tmi As for constipation, I used to have it horribly years ago before I started eating better and giving up dairy (for the most part). Cheese and white bread clog me up horribly, so pizza is the worst offender for me.

I think basically: If you're constipated, eat more vegetables and fruits, and if you're on the other end eat more rice and breads? Though bananas can clog you up...

I can totally relate. I have diverticulitis and it is really difficult to work out on days I have a lot of pain. It (diverticulitis) definitely motivates me to eat much more healthy and I haven't had any fast food in 5 months, made a HUGE difference. Friend me if you want, we can all use the support!

I have Lactose intolerance and IBS. So I totally understand what you all are saying. I have been debating on taking a probiotic to see if that will help me. Have any of you taken it and had any luck?

Probiotics have been a godsend for me and IBS. Get some today!
I've been eating very well with lots of fiber, no bread, no dairy, lots of water, and yet my IBS is out of control. Sometimes there is nothing you can do. Anyone can add me with a message if they want to share support.

I have IBS and I used to be on 4 differnt medications to help reduce the bloating/swelling/gas etc... But now?? I control everything with diet... don't even take medication anymore excpet for my daily probiotic.... it's all about what to put in your body

Check out how to stabalize the Ph Balance in your system... just google Acid vs Alakline foods....

Ask your gastro doc which probiotic is best for you...

Message me if you want more details.

You might try a low fiber, low residue diet that is recommended for ulcerative colitis, a condition similar to IBS and celiac and crohn's disease. All digestive problems --- all gut-intestine problems!!

I find with UC - limiting my amount of insoluable fiber helps. Oatmeal (Bob's Red Mill gf rolled oats) is OK and soft lettuces are good 1-3 times a week but iceberg or romaine are not.

I cut out veggies broccoli or cauliflower. I eat most other veggies. I peel my apples and pears to avoid the skin.

I dropped most wheat and soy products.

I have been med free for almost two years now after a YEAR LONG FLARE of UC. I feel better. No more acid reflux either. No more diarrhea 12-14 times a day. No more stabbing stomach pains and wanting to die!

Food is the cause of the problem but it is also the cure. Keep a diary and see what your personal triggers are. Everyone here is sharing what works for them and we are all different. Good luck on your journey - you deserve to feel better! And it may take a while, but you'll find out exactly works for you!

I have IBs-C and what I have found that helps to keep it manageable is to keep things flowing and not getting backed up. So for me, I have found that 750 mgs of magnesium and 2000 mgs of Ester C keeps me "regular" thus not so much backed up. I haven't found any particular food triggers but definitely stress! Hopes this can help someone!