One of the most COMMON things that hinder weight loss...

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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
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    Are food intolerances!

    I finally, finally, had my blood test done for food intolerances. Pretty pathetic when cutting something as simple as almonds from my diet can make me feel a world of a difference better. No bloating and stomach pains for just over 3 weeks now. No more distended belly where I look 6 months pregnant.

    My question is... do you have any food intolerances? if so, what are they?

    I wonder if there are foods that are many people are intolerant to??

    More common than underestimation of caloric intake?
  • kikiboniki
    kikiboniki Posts: 398 Member
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    Are food intolerances!

    I finally, finally, had my blood test done for food intolerances. Pretty pathetic when cutting something as simple as almonds from my diet can make me feel a world of a difference better. No bloating and stomach pains for just over 3 weeks now. No more distended belly where I look 6 months pregnant.

    My question is... do you have any food intolerances? if so, what are they?

    I wonder if there are foods that are many people are intolerant to??

    what did you ask for when you got your food test done. what was the name of the blood test? I tried to do that and all my doctor tested for was IBD and celiacs. which both came back negative... and i KNOW i have intolerances. Luckily, If I am good about drinking my green drink with enzymes and pre-pre biotics I do much much better.
  • Pamella513
    Pamella513 Posts: 72
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    If I'm allergic to anything, I don't know. Sometimes wonder if I should have testing done to find out. Have a friend who was tested at the age of 45 and was shocked to hear of all the foods she's allergic to, that she ate all the time.

    I am sensitive to movie theater popcorn - which is fine since it's not conducive to my weight loss journey. I get the most impossible migraines after eating it. Also breakfast sausage - would make me sick for a couple of days. Haven't had that in eons.

    If I'm allergic to peanut butter....I don't want to know.
  • Tatiyanya
    Tatiyanya Posts: 255 Member
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    Gluten: I get sick, swollen /bloated gain retarded ammount of weight (that sammich was not 2 lbs, thankyouverymuch) if i eat/drink something with gluten innit. And now, according to my doctor, once i go gluten free I will actualy gain weight at begining. So yeah, Celiac Disease sucks for weight loss atleast undiagnosed/shortly after.

    I whine a lot about gluten intolerance lately, gosh.
  • joleenl
    joleenl Posts: 739 Member
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    I am allergic to anything containing sulfur: Primarily; Epsom salts and sulfa-drugs. However some chemicals and too much processed food that contain sulfides have given me reactions as well.
  • kbc525
    kbc525 Posts: 149
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    what type of doctor checks for these intolerances?
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
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    Gluten, lactose, kiwi fruit, brazil nuts.

    Those allergies/intolerances didn't have anything to do with my weight gain.
  • debbieb1971
    debbieb1971 Posts: 29 Member
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    I suffer with IBS and find that eating pasta, bread, raw peppers, some dairy products and processed foods all affect me. I had my bloods tested years ago and was told i have an intolerance to lactose and wheat flour - which would explain the discomfort and bloating i suffer for the foods mentioned above. The only thing that totally eradicates it is a high protein, low carb diet, but unfortunately it costs an absolute fortune to eat that kind of diet all the time and it always makes me crave loads of fruit.
  • joleenl
    joleenl Posts: 739 Member
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    Are food intolerances!

    I finally, finally, had my blood test done for food intolerances. Pretty pathetic when cutting something as simple as almonds from my diet can make me feel a world of a difference better. No bloating and stomach pains for just over 3 weeks now. No more distended belly where I look 6 months pregnant.

    My question is... do you have any food intolerances? if so, what are they?

    I wonder if there are foods that are many people are intolerant to??

    what did you ask for when you got your food test done. what was the name of the blood test? I tried to do that and all my doctor tested for was IBD and celiacs. which both came back negative... and i KNOW i have intolerances. Luckily, If I am good about drinking my green drink with enzymes and pre-pre biotics I do much much better.

    There is a hemocode test you can pay for a rexall drugs stores! I want to get it done but it's too expensive for my liking.
  • holothuroidea
    holothuroidea Posts: 772 Member
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    The only thing I'm sensitive enough to to put me in pain is dairy.

    Certain things make me feel really bloated so I only eat them sparingly. Wheat products and cruciferous veggies in particular, although I tolerate kale well enough to eat it on a daily basis.
  • joleenl
    joleenl Posts: 739 Member
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    what type of doctor checks for these intolerances?

    Some naturopaths do and you can pay for a blood test called hemocode through rexall drug stores.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
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    I am noticing that dairy and sugar ( artificial included) really makes me feel groggy. I also get gas and have issues in the bathroom department I haven't noticed anything with nuts but hard to tell.
  • vidasana87
    vidasana87 Posts: 75
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    I did the "York test". It isn't cheap, but for me was well worth it.
    what type of doctor checks for these intolerances?
  • juliegrey1
    juliegrey1 Posts: 202 Member
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    I can eat anything apart from Red Green and yellow peppers!I have to stay well clear!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    How does a blood test show specific foods you are intolerant to? And how does that intolerance equate to weight loss?


    And specifically, almonds? What mechanism causes the intolerance and the hindering of weight loss?
  • jodie_t
    jodie_t Posts: 287 Member
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    About 6 years I was so intolerant to environmental chems, meds and foods I could hardly even leave the house, its becoming more and more common. I had all my mercury amalgams removed and have improved ever since, about 80% well now. Some things will still knock me back (a new washing machine offgassing for 3 weeks was the last one). I help run a website called EI Resource - there is a huge amount of help and info there if anyone is interested. Anything from Fibro to MCS & autism all of which can be influenced by environmental chems & certain foods. http://www.ei-resource.org
  • frantim528
    frantim528 Posts: 48 Member
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    Where do you get tested for food intolerance? Can your regular doctor do that or do you have to go to a specialist?
  • Annerk1
    Annerk1 Posts: 372 Member
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    I'm allergic (like in call 9-1-1 and I hope I have time to use my Epi-Pen) to some nuts and allergic (yes, those lovely bumps all over me are called hives) to all of them. Same thing with peanuts, coconuts, and some shellfish--which can also trigger horrific gastro-intestinal problems.

    Some dairy aggravates my asthma.

    Too much soy and wheat make my joints ache.

    I've learned to work around them all.
  • chunkydunk714
    chunkydunk714 Posts: 784 Member
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    Where do you get this test done???
  • Annerk1
    Annerk1 Posts: 372 Member
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    what type of doctor checks for these intolerances?

    A PCP/Internist, gastroenterologist, or allergy specialist can all test for food borne allergens.

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