Allergic to fruit - Dieting is hard
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And the flagging begins... usually accompanied with the butthurt.0
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »Please don't go around saying that you have an allergy if you have not been to an allergist. You are making things harder and more dangerous for people who actually DO have life-threatening allergies.
Fruit certainly isn't necessary for weight loss.
How tall are you? You would have to be VERY short to need to lose weight at 118 pounds.
Did not mean to offend anyone.
I am 5'3.
5'3" and 118 pounds=a BMI of 20. You are already on the lower end of the normal weight range.
I feel like this whole thread is becoming very critical for no reason.
I may have not gone to an allergist, but it is still an allergic reaction if my mouth and throat get irritated from eating fruit. I may not know the specifics, but I definitely do have an reaction.
Plus I may be on the lower end, but I do want to become healthier, so I would appreciate some support.
The weight I gained was definitely from eating badly. I am wanting to have a healthier lifestyle.
I'd start by going to the doctor to find out what the deal is with your reaction to fruits--more knowledge is generally helpful and it may help you understand what you can eat with no reaction. You could also ask for a referral to a dietician.
118 is a perfectly good weight for 5'3, so likely you should be focusing on exercise/improving the composition of your body. I was generally dissatisfied with my weight when younger at around 120-25 and 5'3, but looking back (and at photos) I wasn't overweight, I simply was not in good shape and would have felt and looked better if I'd learned about strength training.0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »Please don't go around saying that you have an allergy if you have not been to an allergist. You are making things harder and more dangerous for people who actually DO have life-threatening allergies.
Fruit certainly isn't necessary for weight loss.
How tall are you? You would have to be VERY short to need to lose weight at 118 pounds.
Did not mean to offend anyone.
I am 5'3.
5'3" and 118 pounds=a BMI of 20. You are already on the lower end of the normal weight range.
I feel like this whole thread is becoming very critical for no reason.
I may have not gone to an allergist, but it is still an allergic reaction if my mouth and throat get irritated from eating fruit. I may not know the specifics, but I definitely do have an reaction.
Plus I may be on the lower end, but I do want to become healthier, so I would appreciate some support.
The weight I gained was definitely from eating badly. I am wanting to have a healthier lifestyle.
That's not always true. There are other things that can irritate your throat/mouth from fruit. For example- the citric acid or acid reflux from the acid. Not trying to be critical and sorry you feel I have been, but jumping right to "must be an allergy" when never tested is kind of premature.0 -
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »
Not critical, just factual.azulvioleta6 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »Please don't go around saying that you have an allergy if you have not been to an allergist. You are making things harder and more dangerous for people who actually DO have life-threatening allergies.
Fruit certainly isn't necessary for weight loss.
How tall are you? You would have to be VERY short to need to lose weight at 118 pounds.
Did not mean to offend anyone.
I am 5'3.
5'3" and 118 pounds=a BMI of 20. You are already on the lower end of the normal weight range.
I feel like this whole thread is becoming very critical for no reason.
I may have not gone to an allergist, but it is still an allergic reaction if my mouth and throat get irritated from eating fruit. I may not know the specifics, but I definitely do have an reaction.
Plus I may be on the lower end, but I do want to become healthier, so I would appreciate some support.
The weight I gained was definitely from eating badly. I am wanting to have a healthier lifestyle.
What is your weight goal? If you were to lose more than ten pounds, you would be underweight. This is especially concerning since BMI tables are already so generous for those who are short.
You cannot be allergic to all fruits--it just doesn't make sense. You might be allergic to specific chemicals in particular fruits, such as bromelain--that's a very common reaction. You may also have something like IBS which is causing stomach issues.
If you really want to be healthier, work on getting a proper diagnosis and setting healthy weight goals in cooperation with your doctor.
Amen. And to whoever flagged her, shame on you.0 -
::hugs:: I cannot even imagine how challenging this is for you. I have no advice, just ::hugs::0
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »
This is more alarming than not being able to eat fruit.0 -
moonmina wrote:
I feel like this whole thread is becoming very critical for no reason.
I may have not gone to an allergist, but it is still an allergic reaction if my mouth and throat get irritated from eating fruit. I may not know the specifics, but I definitely do have an reaction.
Plus I may be on the lower end, but I do want to become healthier, so I would appreciate some support.
The weight I gained was definitely from eating badly. I am wanting to have a healthier lifestyle.
Several years back, I went through a phase where a lot of raw fruits (including bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes) gave me an annoying itchy mouth. When it got to the point where my lips started swelling, I called it quits with raw fruit. But then a couple of springs later, I could eat raw fruit with no problem. Been that way ever since. (knock on wood it stays that way
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Wish I knew what changed. I just chalked it up to seasonal allergy overload.
As for the weight thing….I get where you're coming from. I'm around your height and excess weight shows up more than it would for a taller person. A BMI of 20 looks chunky on me.0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »Please don't go around saying that you have an allergy if you have not been to an allergist. You are making things harder and more dangerous for people who actually DO have life-threatening allergies.
Fruit certainly isn't necessary for weight loss.
How tall are you? You would have to be VERY short to need to lose weight at 118 pounds.
Did not mean to offend anyone.
I am 5'3.
5'3" and 118 pounds=a BMI of 20. You are already on the lower end of the normal weight range.
I feel like this whole thread is becoming very critical for no reason.
I may have not gone to an allergist, but it is still an allergic reaction if my mouth and throat get irritated from eating fruit. I may not know the specifics, but I definitely do have an reaction.
Plus I may be on the lower end, but I do want to become healthier, so I would appreciate some support.
The weight I gained was definitely from eating badly. I am wanting to have a healthier lifestyle.
That's not always true. There are other things that can irritate your throat/mouth from fruit. For example- the citric acid or acid reflux from the acid. Not trying to be critical and sorry you feel I have been, but jumping right to "must be an allergy" when never tested is kind of premature.
Pineapple is one of these; I had a funny tingling/weird feeling on my tongue/inside my mouth after eating fresh pineapple. Came to find out that fresh pineapple can cause this due to the bromelain fresh pineapple contains. Definitely get an official test done; you may be missing out on a world of delicious fruits! Plus, if it's not an allergy, and least you have the right direction to look in if there's an underlying digestive cause.0 -
workhardtogethard wrote: »moonmina wrote:
I feel like this whole thread is becoming very critical for no reason.
I may have not gone to an allergist, but it is still an allergic reaction if my mouth and throat get irritated from eating fruit. I may not know the specifics, but I definitely do have an reaction.
Plus I may be on the lower end, but I do want to become healthier, so I would appreciate some support.
The weight I gained was definitely from eating badly. I am wanting to have a healthier lifestyle.
Several years back, I went through a phase where a lot of raw fruits (including bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes) gave me an annoying itchy mouth. When it got to the point where my lips started swelling, I called it quits with raw fruit. But then a couple of springs later, I could eat raw fruit with no problem. Been that way ever since. (knock on wood it stays that way)
Wish I knew what changed. I just chalked it up to seasonal allergy overload.
As for the weight thing….I get where you're coming from. I'm around your height and excess weight shows up more than it would for a taller person. A BMI of 20 looks chunky on me.
Hopefully, something like that will happen. Definitely need to get get it checked out.
I'm glad you can eat them now!
Definitely getting on the chunky side now. Hopefully I can lose a couple pounds and start exercising/eating more healthy!0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »Please don't go around saying that you have an allergy if you have not been to an allergist. You are making things harder and more dangerous for people who actually DO have life-threatening allergies.
Fruit certainly isn't necessary for weight loss.
How tall are you? You would have to be VERY short to need to lose weight at 118 pounds.
Did not mean to offend anyone.
I am 5'3.
5'3" and 118 pounds=a BMI of 20. You are already on the lower end of the normal weight range.
I feel like this whole thread is becoming very critical for no reason.
I may have not gone to an allergist, but it is still an allergic reaction if my mouth and throat get irritated from eating fruit. I may not know the specifics, but I definitely do have an reaction.
Plus I may be on the lower end, but I do want to become healthier, so I would appreciate some support.
The weight I gained was definitely from eating badly. I am wanting to have a healthier lifestyle.
That's not always true. There are other things that can irritate your throat/mouth from fruit. For example- the citric acid or acid reflux from the acid. Not trying to be critical and sorry you feel I have been, but jumping right to "must be an allergy" when never tested is kind of premature.
No really thank you! I'm honestly learning so much from all the possibilities. I was so confused since my reactions are becoming worse and worse, so I just stopped eating them in general. Of course fruits don't have to be a necessity, but fruit is more accessible thank others and pretty easy to carry around and I definitely miss eating them.
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lemurcat12 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »Please don't go around saying that you have an allergy if you have not been to an allergist. You are making things harder and more dangerous for people who actually DO have life-threatening allergies.
Fruit certainly isn't necessary for weight loss.
How tall are you? You would have to be VERY short to need to lose weight at 118 pounds.
Did not mean to offend anyone.
I am 5'3.
5'3" and 118 pounds=a BMI of 20. You are already on the lower end of the normal weight range.
I feel like this whole thread is becoming very critical for no reason.
I may have not gone to an allergist, but it is still an allergic reaction if my mouth and throat get irritated from eating fruit. I may not know the specifics, but I definitely do have an reaction.
Plus I may be on the lower end, but I do want to become healthier, so I would appreciate some support.
The weight I gained was definitely from eating badly. I am wanting to have a healthier lifestyle.
I'd start by going to the doctor to find out what the deal is with your reaction to fruits--more knowledge is generally helpful and it may help you understand what you can eat with no reaction. You could also ask for a referral to a dietician.
118 is a perfectly good weight for 5'3, so likely you should be focusing on exercise/improving the composition of your body. I was generally dissatisfied with my weight when younger at around 120-25 and 5'3, but looking back (and at photos) I wasn't overweight, I simply was not in good shape and would have felt and looked better if I'd learned about strength training.
I remember going to an appointment for a checkup and I told her about my reactions and she said it was strange and that was pretty much it, I definitely need to go to either an allergist or nutritionist soon. Hopefully I can find some things that I can eat, and not be worried whenever I see fruit!
Yes I guess I'm not too interested in the number, I just wanted to get more lean? I definitely want to look more into strength training! Hopefully I can start soon after I get my gym membership!
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Give this a read:lemurcat12 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »Please don't go around saying that you have an allergy if you have not been to an allergist. You are making things harder and more dangerous for people who actually DO have life-threatening allergies.
Fruit certainly isn't necessary for weight loss.
How tall are you? You would have to be VERY short to need to lose weight at 118 pounds.
Did not mean to offend anyone.
I am 5'3.
5'3" and 118 pounds=a BMI of 20. You are already on the lower end of the normal weight range.
I feel like this whole thread is becoming very critical for no reason.
I may have not gone to an allergist, but it is still an allergic reaction if my mouth and throat get irritated from eating fruit. I may not know the specifics, but I definitely do have an reaction.
Plus I may be on the lower end, but I do want to become healthier, so I would appreciate some support.
The weight I gained was definitely from eating badly. I am wanting to have a healthier lifestyle.
I'd start by going to the doctor to find out what the deal is with your reaction to fruits--more knowledge is generally helpful and it may help you understand what you can eat with no reaction. You could also ask for a referral to a dietician.
118 is a perfectly good weight for 5'3, so likely you should be focusing on exercise/improving the composition of your body. I was generally dissatisfied with my weight when younger at around 120-25 and 5'3, but looking back (and at photos) I wasn't overweight, I simply was not in good shape and would have felt and looked better if I'd learned about strength training.
I remember going to an appointment for a checkup and I told her about my reactions and she said it was strange and that was pretty much it, I definitely need to go to either an allergist or nutritionist soon. Hopefully I can find some things that I can eat, and not be worried whenever I see fruit!
Yes I guess I'm not too interested in the number, I just wanted to get more lean? I definitely want to look more into strength training! Hopefully I can start soon after I get my gym membership!
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
Staci actually gained weight, but looks leaner because she reshapped her body by gaining muscle and losing fat (she's 11lbs heavier in the photo on the right):
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Give this a read:lemurcat12 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »Please don't go around saying that you have an allergy if you have not been to an allergist. You are making things harder and more dangerous for people who actually DO have life-threatening allergies.
Fruit certainly isn't necessary for weight loss.
How tall are you? You would have to be VERY short to need to lose weight at 118 pounds.
Did not mean to offend anyone.
I am 5'3.
5'3" and 118 pounds=a BMI of 20. You are already on the lower end of the normal weight range.
I feel like this whole thread is becoming very critical for no reason.
I may have not gone to an allergist, but it is still an allergic reaction if my mouth and throat get irritated from eating fruit. I may not know the specifics, but I definitely do have an reaction.
Plus I may be on the lower end, but I do want to become healthier, so I would appreciate some support.
The weight I gained was definitely from eating badly. I am wanting to have a healthier lifestyle.
I'd start by going to the doctor to find out what the deal is with your reaction to fruits--more knowledge is generally helpful and it may help you understand what you can eat with no reaction. You could also ask for a referral to a dietician.
118 is a perfectly good weight for 5'3, so likely you should be focusing on exercise/improving the composition of your body. I was generally dissatisfied with my weight when younger at around 120-25 and 5'3, but looking back (and at photos) I wasn't overweight, I simply was not in good shape and would have felt and looked better if I'd learned about strength training.
I remember going to an appointment for a checkup and I told her about my reactions and she said it was strange and that was pretty much it, I definitely need to go to either an allergist or nutritionist soon. Hopefully I can find some things that I can eat, and not be worried whenever I see fruit!
Yes I guess I'm not too interested in the number, I just wanted to get more lean? I definitely want to look more into strength training! Hopefully I can start soon after I get my gym membership!
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
Staci actually gained weight, but looks leaner because she reshapped her body by gaining muscle and losing fat (she's 11lbs heavier in the photo on the right):
This is definitely something I want to go towards!!
Thank you so much
I will try working towards this0 -
I dunno, when I was having an unknown allergic reaction (quite a bit more serious than yours but still) I wanted to know immediately what was causing it instead of just giving up an entire type of food without a good reason.
Testing for food allergies is a relatively simple process. I would think you'd want to know what you can and can't eat and, god forbid, find out of something more serious is happening. Maybe you don't have to cut out all fruit.0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »Please don't go around saying that you have an allergy if you have not been to an allergist. You are making things harder and more dangerous for people who actually DO have life-threatening allergies.
Fruit certainly isn't necessary for weight loss.
How tall are you? You would have to be VERY short to need to lose weight at 118 pounds.
Did not mean to offend anyone.
I am 5'3.
5'3" and 118 pounds=a BMI of 20. You are already on the lower end of the normal weight range.
She probably has a small frame. She wants to lose the Freshman 15 she gained at college. Nothing wrong with that.
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I really dislike fruit.
You can make both smoothies and easy to grab snacks without it.
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kshama2001 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »Please don't go around saying that you have an allergy if you have not been to an allergist. You are making things harder and more dangerous for people who actually DO have life-threatening allergies.
Fruit certainly isn't necessary for weight loss.
How tall are you? You would have to be VERY short to need to lose weight at 118 pounds.
Did not mean to offend anyone.
I am 5'3.
5'3" and 118 pounds=a BMI of 20. You are already on the lower end of the normal weight range.
She probably has a small frame. She wants to lose the Freshman 15 she gained at college. Nothing wrong with that.
Or she has body dysmorphia and is trying to be thinner than is healthy. We don't know. I'm just suggesting that she should get some feedback from a professional (her PCP, for example) about what a healthy weight goal really is for her particular body.
I think that a lot of people don't realize that between the late teens and early 20s, most women fill out and their body shape changes even though they are no longer getting any taller. Your weight at 18 and your weight at 19 should not necessarily be the same. Why a 21-year-old is still worried about the "Freshman 15" is another question...
I have a very hard time imagining that someone with a BMI of 20 is chunky. Skinny-fat, maybe.
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »Please don't go around saying that you have an allergy if you have not been to an allergist. You are making things harder and more dangerous for people who actually DO have life-threatening allergies.
Fruit certainly isn't necessary for weight loss.
How tall are you? You would have to be VERY short to need to lose weight at 118 pounds.
Did not mean to offend anyone.
I am 5'3.
5'3" and 118 pounds=a BMI of 20. You are already on the lower end of the normal weight range.
She probably has a small frame. She wants to lose the Freshman 15 she gained at college. Nothing wrong with that.
Or she has body dysmorphia and is trying to be thinner than is healthy. We don't know. I'm just suggesting that she should get some feedback from a professional (her PCP, for example) about what a healthy weight goal really is for her particular body.
I think that a lot of people don't realize that between the late teens and early 20s, most women fill out and their body shape changes even though they are no longer getting any taller. Your weight at 18 and your weight at 19 should not necessarily be the same. Why a 21-year-old is still worried about the "Freshman 15" is another question...
I have a very hard time imagining that someone with a BMI of 20 is chunky. Skinny-fat, maybe.
I understand, I probably worded it poorly. Like I said before, instead of really focusing on the number... I am trying to have a healthier lifestyle. Yes, you probably have done way more research, which is why I am here asking questions for help.
But why is it bad that I am reflecting on how I really have gained weight because of my bad habits and I am looking for a change?
I may not be fat in your point of view, but I have definitely become uncomfortable gaining weight in my arms and stomach, because of all the poor choices I made from college. With a smaller body frame, well especially personally I am definitely not happy with all the weight that I have gained. I just want to become more fit.
I worry about the freshman 15 because that is exactly what happened to me. If I don't change anything, I will end up gaining even more weight and this isn't "healthy" weight. I am still worrying about the "freshman 15" because I am still in college and because of my poor choices like eating all the fast foods and junk food on campus, I am regretting it.
But I am trying to get better, and I am trying to change.
I don't hate myself or my body I just want to become more fit and have a healthier lifestyle.0 -
No suggestions, but sympathy. My 5-year-old has the same reaction to fruit. Her entire life, juice triggered vomiting. Sometimes it would go on for days after just having it once (this was at about 18 months old). As she's gotten older, fruits have gotten harder too. Apples have always been the worst.0
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pollypocket1021 wrote: »No suggestions, but sympathy. My 5-year-old has the same reaction to fruit. Her entire life, juice triggered vomiting. Sometimes it would go on for days after just having it once (this was at about 18 months old). As she's gotten older, fruits have gotten harder too. Apples have always been the worst.
I'm so terribly sorry
I hope the best for your daughter!0 -
It's great to reflect on your habits and work to make better food and exercise choices.
Just be careful about setting goals that might not be realistic or healthy. Please do follow up with an allergist about your fruit issue--getting a real diagnosis and proper treatment might make a big difference in how you feel overall.
Here's one method for determining frame size:
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Doesn't sound fun, I'd hate not being able to eat fruit.
Not saying it would work for everyone, but something weird happened recently for my little brother (he's 25) who had Crohn's disease and long story short, has had his large intestine completely removed, and suffered from a corn, peanut, and soy allergy and had many other dietary restrictions. Some days, even tomatoes bothered him. He was very in tune with what his body could handle and just had to be super careful
Anyways, like a few months ago he started seeing some kind of chiropractor/accupunturist who does some sort of non-invasive therapy, I don't know exactly what they did, some of it sounded like weird metaphysical stuff but anyways, my brother is no longer allergic to certain foods. He still limits the amounts he eats and is careful, but he is eating things like corn and soy sauce and occasionally peanut butter, with no reactions.
I don't necessary totally believe in the methods used and I don't know how it worked, but maybe since he abstained from those foods for such a long time, his body gradually healed and when he very carefully reintroduced those foods, he was able to build up a tolerance and can eat them now. Plus I think the power of suggestion can be very effective in certain people.
Maybe you should get some allergy testing done, to see if they come up with anything definitive medically. Hopefully it's something that might get better with time for you. Good luck!
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OP I agree with others that I think you should:
1. See a doctor about your allergy/sensitivity/reaction to fruit and other foods. It may just be annoying now, but allergies can get worse over time (or better) so it is better to know for sure what you are dealing with.
2. Read the links provided (sexypants and Staci) and try to use the info in them to better clarify your goals
3. Redo your numbers in MFP based on a refined goal - I think what you were initially targeting was too aggressive as far as overall loss as well as the speed at which you think you would lose it.
Just anecdotally, I don't eat much fruit, at all. I didn't like it growing up, and I still don't, for me it is a texture thing. The only fruits I eat are berries (and not even strawberries because I actually am allergic to those) and grapes in the form of wine...
So no, you don't have to eat fruit, there are lots of options for snacking - protein bars, cut veggies, hummus, yogurt, nuts, etc. 0 -
No, you're not and no, it isn't0
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.!azulvioleta6 wrote: »Please don't go around saying that you have an allergy if you have not been to an allergist. You are making things harder and more dangerous for people who actually DO have life-threatening allergies.
Fruit certainly isn't necessary for weight loss.
How tall are you? You would have to be VERY short to need to lose weight at 118 pounds.
100% this! As someone who has been incubated several times for life threatening allergies, this is a huge pet peeve.
stupid auto correct changed intubation to incubation lol.0 -
I personally dont snack unless its protein shakes, i eat nutrient packed meals with a balance of carbs, fats, proteins etc which keeps me filled until my next meal (chicken and rice with asparagus is one meal i eat often)
And as for losing weight remember everyone processes nutrients differently so don't worry about "cutting carbs" as much because the sole factor in fat loss is caloric deficit and balance (Also walking thirty minutes on an incline treadmill helps alot).
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Check out people like Chris Jones, or hodgetwins on youtube for eating advice they help a lot if your a beginner.0
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