Diet change to improve autoimmune health and weight loss

nvmomketo
nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
edited November 20 in Introduce Yourself
Hi all,
I started changing my diet a few weeks back because I think the inflammatory nature of sugar is affecting my health. I have celiac disease and a couple of other autoimmune diseases, plus in the last year I have gained 20 lbs and developed osteoarthritis in my knees and hips that is galloping forward at an alarming rate. I'm only 41 and coach a few sport teams so this needs to stop. Since doctors can do nothing, I thought I better work on my diet.

I eat too much sugar and love pop. Overall I eat pretty well, but my body can't handle the sugars so I dropped them entirely and I am working all following a ketogeni diet.

The first couple of weeks have been hard but I starting to feel a bit better and settled into this way of eating (and lost a few pounds too). I'm always happy to chat with others who are working towards better health - it's always motivating to hear from others.

Replies

  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
    I have Lupus, and let me tell you, decreasing sugar will most definitely help you feel a hell of a lot better. I've only drank water since shortly after being diagnosed which helped a lot, but trying to eliminate added sugar from my diet within the past month has decreased my flares significantly. It's definitely something that sets off any autoimmune disorder.
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    That's great to hear that it has worked for you! I was second guessing myself because shortly after changing my diet I had a flare-up (fluish, arthralgias in shoulders, etc) but it was mild and is waning already. I hope it was just my body having a bit of a shock that sugar was gone.

    Thanks. :)
  • einsteinb
    einsteinb Posts: 6 Member
    i need to cut the sugar then. I have lupus
This discussion has been closed.

Categories