I'm allergic to everything.

Hello everyone,

I've tried losing weight before, and I've also lost weight without trying, but that was because of a very specific lifestyle that can't be replicated at home (long story short, I was away at college and ate nothing but ramen and honey buns...but walked about five hours a day). But when I'm busy, I can easily stop eating for long periods of time and feel fine. However, I'm almost NEVER busy. I have a lot of free time even though I'm in school now six days a week. (Naturally, I live in an area with no sidewalks and no places to walk except the side of the highway, so I can't use my time that way.)

The problem is that I'm allergic to many, many foods that I ideally should be eating. I've finally discovered that I have Oral Allergy Syndrome, which means I can't eat melons, bananas, zucchini, carrots, pears, peaches, and a ton of other foods. I'm also deathly allergic to all tree nuts, and I've found over the years that I can't eat many other things as well, like apples, yogurt, and Sara Lee bread or whole-wheat bread. I've limited myself to simple foods like cereal and bread (though there are a lot of cereals I can't eat either...like Life, strangely).

I'm eating so many carbs every day since I can't eat anything else, and this adds up. Is there anything I can do? I used to juice fruits, but this isn't really sustainable since I have to wash a bulky item and it doesn't help my fruit allergy that much anyway.

I'd ask the doctor that diagnosed your allergies to refer you to a dietician. They will have the ability to help you design a meal plan of things that you can eat easily.

I suggest eating what you can but in measured portions and getting an exercise routine if you dont have a set one...also not sure if your allergic to spinach but its a great filler and can be topped with practically anything

My daughter was diagnosed with a milk allergy and it was really difficult at first trying to find a way that she could get enough calories to grow in a healthy way. Milk is in so many things, like breads, may pre-packaged foods, etc. I started having to learn how to cook healthy things for her. You could try getting a cookbook that is specifically geared towards those with allergies. Start learning things that you can substitute, and figure out things that you can make and freeze, so that you can pull them out when you get hungry instead of going toward something pre-packaged. I steam veggies I like and keep them in the fridge, then heat them up when I'm hungry. I bought whole-wheat flour to make home-made waffles for my daughter with soy milk and blue-berries in them. I wish that I could help you more specifically, but the allergies we are dealing with aren't the same. To eat healthy really means learning how to cook and whip up healthy foods, I go out to eat maybe once a month. Try to figure out things that are good for you, that you like, and aren't allergic to. If you don't like raw broccoli, try steaming it and putting a little Smart Balance Olive Oil Light on it (that's what I cook with for my daughter because it is a dairy free "butter"). That's just an example. You may not end up with the most variety, but hopefully you'll at least find somethings to help you. Allergies are a large struggle, but the more you learn about foods that you CAN eat, and recipes that are OK, the easier it seems. I hope that you're able to find a solution!!!

My daughter was diagnosed with a milk allergy and it was really difficult at first trying to find a way that she could get enough calories to grow in a healthy way. Milk is in so many things, like breads, may pre-packaged foods, etc. I started having to learn how to cook healthy things for her. You could try getting a cookbook that is specifically geared towards those with allergies. Start learning things that you can substitute, and figure out things that you can make and freeze, so that you can pull them out when you get hungry instead of going toward something pre-packaged. I steam veggies I like and keep them in the fridge, then heat them up when I'm hungry. I bought whole-wheat flour to make home-made waffles for my daughter with soy milk and blue-berries in them. I wish that I could help you more specifically, but the allergies we are dealing with aren't the same. To eat healthy really means learning how to cook and whip up healthy foods, I go out to eat maybe once a month. Try to figure out things that are good for you, that you like, and aren't allergic to. If you don't like raw broccoli, try steaming it and putting a little Smart Balance Olive Oil Light on it (that's what I cook with for my daughter because it is a dairy free "butter"). That's just an example. You may not end up with the most variety, but hopefully you'll at least find somethings to help you. Allergies are a large struggle, but the more you learn about foods that you CAN eat, and recipes that are OK, the easier it seems. I hope that you're able to find a solution!!!

I totally understand what you mean! My son has egg, milk and nut allergies and cooking is a real challenge. Learning to cook healthy for him inspired me to start eating healthier myself.

I can relate a bit due to my allergy to Corn. Corn is in EVERYTHING (especially processed foods). It seems like there's no way out, and it's a constant struggle. I'm sure you must feel the same way. One of my struggles was to get the bad stuff. It's hard. My best advice would be to prep meals ahead of time. Can you tolerate veggies and fruit if they are cooked? Prepping foods is annoying, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. It's not too hard of a habit to start getting into. If you need support about having to cut foods out, I've been there, and would love to lend an ear.

Corn was one of the biggest crops grown in the US in the early 1900s. We have an extensive amount still being grown here in the US. They are trying to figure out what to do with the crops, so they put it into everything. Foods, paper towels, cell phones, water bottles, you name it. It's hard for it to not be anywhere. I change my soaps on a regular basis, have had to change laundry detergents, I've had to stop using water bottles, and mostly, cut out a HUGE portion of my "old diet" (that diet was doing me in anyway.) I always Joke about moving over seas. It's not supposed to be as bad over in Europe. Good luck with your first game plan! We're here to support!