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VictoriousBeauty wrote: »I have been to several dietitians but, they all discharge me on second or third appt as they dont know how to cope with mcad
I tried 2000 calories and was not losing so dropped to what it says I am meant to have a day, well am 12 calories over at 1480 calories today
my food budget is £25 a week so have to use wisdom in shopping
I cant eat eggs allergic, cant eat dairy either, beans and pulses are too high in carbs so spike my sugars and nuts upset me if I eat more than a few every few days so mostly be vegetables, hoping quinoa be ok, but bad stomach pains tonight but hoping thats not from quinoa for first time
xoxox
Hello girl. I know your feeling. Been there and lost more than 100 pounds. Gotta say that carbs are not your enemy. In my experience I can tell that If you eat good carbs you will feel satisfy and fuller. Most of the time Is the Process food that will makes you feel that you need more. If you are on a budget, then try to have a good amount of protein in the morning with a portion of fruits, it will help you to sustain during the day.
This is personal but im goona give you a good old trick that I used to do when i was morbily obesse: i will always had 2 plates for lunch and dinner, one of the plates was always full with lettuce and vegetable (most of the time frozen) and the other one had the hot food, a cup of green tea and 21 oz of water. That keeped me full and prevented me from fall of the wagon.
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as far as eating what I want no I cant,I cant eat certain brands of pizza, certain veggies give me acid reflux(I have other health issues too but they arent caused by what I eat,they are mostly genentic). certain kinds of food I cant eat. now Im not saying if certain foods cause issues for you to eat them.I have to eat low fat due to a cholesterol issue that is caused by a genetic defect.
as for a lot of the research a lot of it has been debunked or recently proven that what they thought years ago is not the case now. used to be eggs were bad for most people,its not.There is always some story or article coming out saying that some food is bad for you. it was the same for artificial sweeteners,the cancer stories have been debunked as well. [/quote]I am sorry you struggle too, my health conditions are mostly genetic, I dont eat these foods as they make me ill. I dont need to research personally I was suggesting if someone needed to know what is wrong with eating highly processed foods then to research it, and well I am not going to get any further into a debate on the topic I will however end this with saying and I wonder who funded the research that debunked all these theories
For me, and I can only talk for me, I need to eat organic as natural state food as possible to avoid issues and often then I still hit issues, sadly life gets in the way and when delays happen I will make the best choice I can in each situation as each of us I assume would
I hope you find the way to lose weight along with improving your health too
God bless you
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I am very sorry for your loss, OP.
I was going to jump in with this question yesterday and decided not to, but having continued to follow the thread, it seems all the more applicable. OP, if I may ask, with so many food issues, what foods were you eating before that got you to your current weight and are you eliminating "carby" foods by personal choice or has that been dictated by your doctor? I ask because some medical conditions can be controlled through weight loss alone, and don't require eliminating particular foods. Also, you've closed your diary now, but if I remember right, I thought I saw some foods that I wouldn't expect based on your health concerns. I'm not trying to be difficult... just trying to understand the situation and your actual limitations.
All questions welcome, yes I closed my food diary again, I felt the battle was getting into historically what I have been eating instead of what I am trying to get to. Of course I did not get this weight eating within what my body needs. I eat food just like everyone else but, when I do I pay for it often with huge body reactions. A couple of months ago I got a new specialist who diagnosed me with a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disease and at the moment I am on medication to control the reaction hence many foods I said I should be avoiding being in my diary historically as I was testing to see if I could handle them now medicated, if that makes sense
My health conditions are predeomiently genetic so no diet will change it, only ones not genetic is weight, and I hope sleep apnea (sadly that could be genetic, we wont know until my weight is lower) however, having been under many dietitians and carers making and portioning my food we know that my body doesnt respond as one would expect so, I gain weight when logic says I should lose, and lose weight when logic says I should gain. My blood sugars go up on foods that dietitians say are safe for diabetics (not all foods just some of course) and on other foods they say to avoid I seem to do well on (my sister was the same, dietitian didnt believe her until she did the blood test in front of her, ate cottage cheese, and repeated blood test on glucose monitor after to see her spike at 17, not a response usual in diabetics) so, we know we are on a tough battle even figuring out what to eat in what portions because of our unusual reactions
Carby foods are being limited to control my diabetes without medication, initially I trialled it with doctor supervision who was shall I say skeptical at best but having watched my HbA1c go from 62 down to 40 she recognised its value, hence I stay low as the risk of medication is high for me, sister reacted badly to one medication which is the shall we say gold star medication provided on the national health and risk to a already damaged liver could be potentially fatal so i would prefer to limit carbs than risk needing medication for as long as that controls it Ideally I need to be under 40 grams a day however, as I have gallbladder problems high fat is a problem, and high protein can damage kidneys (as well as my bank account not reaching target) this is what I am trying to figure out how to manage all my conditions whilst staying within my budget, and not triggering any health reaction which is super hard with MCAD because of the way it presents in my body. Not sure if that helps. Am sure my diabetes could potentially be reversed however, many say that is a myth and evidence has been debunked but, I am living proof my numbers were going up on the typical diet recommended for diabetics as was my weight despite calorie controlling, and yet on low carb high fat for three months I got it under control. Thankfully my diabetes is deemed well controlled. Would like to see numbers back to 40 or 44 again instead of the 49 I have been stuck at for a year or so however, that is because I am higher carb than I ideally need to be for the numbers I want to see.
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Thank you, OP- that paints a much clearer picture of your situation. However, it also means there is little advice any of us can or should offer you, since you are dealing with very specific conditions that your own medical team doesn't seem to be able to come to grips with. I hope you can continue to make progress in finding what works for you and achieve some level of peace & health in your life.
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Make things as simple as you possibly can for yourself. For weight loss, it's all about consuming fewer calories than your body uses. How you get there is up to you and you may need to experiment for a while before you find a way of eating that works for you while leaving you with a calorie deficit.
Log everything that you consume, preferably before you consume it so that you can change your mind about how much you want to eat or if you really want to eat it before you've eaten it. Avoid the things you want/need to avoid. Consume the things that you can handle and that you are satisfied with eating and drinking over the long term. See what those calorie numbers look like and make adjustments along the way based upon how satisfied you are and whether or not you are losing weight.
Build a customized way of eating for yourself. It should be easier to stick to a plan long term if it's built from your likes/needs rather than someone else's. There is no one true way to lose weight.1 -
VictoriousBeauty wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »LearningToFly13 wrote: »manderson27 wrote: »Hey there. I can understand you being hungry, eating less can be hard to adjust to in all kinds of ways.
For hunger I find protein is my friend. I read above that you are going vegan soon, it may be hard to hit your protein goal if, as you say, you do not do well with beans and pulses and also need to be careful with carbs.
I often substitute Quorn mince or chicken pieces for meat to save on calories (and money). There are various Quorn based products you could try. It is made from mushrooms so ok for Vegan and it also has quite high protein contents which will help to make you feel fuller. Not sure on carb content though.
https://www.quorn.co.uk/products
Maybe it will help, I know meat products are so expensive here in the UK
You are in the right place, MFP is a fantastic place to find tips, advice and motivation. Check out the success stories there are a lot of people who have been where you are and made it to their goal weight. You can too.
Love n hugs xxx
Quorn products are heavily processed products.. . You're better off eating meat.
nothing wrong with processed foods.
LOTS wrong with processed foods, so I shall continue removing them from my diet
I want my diet natural, as God created with minimal change to it
xoxox
And you're right to do so. I don't understand why anyone would suggest otherwise when you have so many health concerns already. I also don't think that anyone with any common sense would say that a diet full of heavily processed foods is just as good as a diet full of fresh natural produce. I think some people just like to be contrary and enjoy an argument. I think the way you have responded to these posts has been very dignified and polite. You're alot more diplomatic than I would have been. I wish you all the best xx3 -
LearningToFly13 wrote: »VictoriousBeauty wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »LearningToFly13 wrote: »manderson27 wrote: »Hey there. I can understand you being hungry, eating less can be hard to adjust to in all kinds of ways.
For hunger I find protein is my friend. I read above that you are going vegan soon, it may be hard to hit your protein goal if, as you say, you do not do well with beans and pulses and also need to be careful with carbs.
I often substitute Quorn mince or chicken pieces for meat to save on calories (and money). There are various Quorn based products you could try. It is made from mushrooms so ok for Vegan and it also has quite high protein contents which will help to make you feel fuller. Not sure on carb content though.
https://www.quorn.co.uk/products
Maybe it will help, I know meat products are so expensive here in the UK
You are in the right place, MFP is a fantastic place to find tips, advice and motivation. Check out the success stories there are a lot of people who have been where you are and made it to their goal weight. You can too.
Love n hugs xxx
Quorn products are heavily processed products.. . You're better off eating meat.
nothing wrong with processed foods.
LOTS wrong with processed foods, so I shall continue removing them from my diet
I want my diet natural, as God created with minimal change to it
xoxox
And you're right to do so. I don't understand why anyone would suggest otherwise when you have so many health concerns already. I also don't think that anyone with any common sense would say that a diet full of heavily processed foods is just as good as a diet full of fresh natural produce. I think some people just like to be contrary and enjoy an argument. I think the way you have responded to these posts has been very dignified and polite. You're alot more diplomatic than I would have been. I wish you all the best xx
I agree that the OP was very polite and dignified; however, many of the people in here have no desire to argue. Many of the people here wish to help. I think people have been very respectful of the situation of the OP in regards to the health concerns, but I believe they are trying to understand why the diet has to be so restricted. Nobody is advocating for eating a diet "full of processed"; it does not have to be full of processed or full of fresh. I do not see why it has to be black or white. Not all processed foods are bad or unhealthy; in fact, many can be a great "healthy" addition to a well-balanced diet. I am sorry, but there are not "Lots wrong with processed foods.5 -
VictoriousBeauty wrote: »I am very sorry for your loss, OP.
I was going to jump in with this question yesterday and decided not to, but having continued to follow the thread, it seems all the more applicable. OP, if I may ask, with so many food issues, what foods were you eating before that got you to your current weight and are you eliminating "carby" foods by personal choice or has that been dictated by your doctor? I ask because some medical conditions can be controlled through weight loss alone, and don't require eliminating particular foods. Also, you've closed your diary now, but if I remember right, I thought I saw some foods that I wouldn't expect based on your health concerns. I'm not trying to be difficult... just trying to understand the situation and your actual limitations.
All questions welcome, yes I closed my food diary again, I felt the battle was getting into historically what I have been eating instead of what I am trying to get to. Of course I did not get this weight eating within what my body needs. I eat food just like everyone else but, when I do I pay for it often with huge body reactions. A couple of months ago I got a new specialist who diagnosed me with a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disease and at the moment I am on medication to control the reaction hence many foods I said I should be avoiding being in my diary historically as I was testing to see if I could handle them now medicated, if that makes sense
My health conditions are predeomiently genetic so no diet will change it, only ones not genetic is weight, and I hope sleep apnea (sadly that could be genetic, we wont know until my weight is lower) however, having been under many dietitians and carers making and portioning my food we know that my body doesnt respond as one would expect so, I gain weight when logic says I should lose, and lose weight when logic says I should gain. My blood sugars go up on foods that dietitians say are safe for diabetics (not all foods just some of course) and on other foods they say to avoid I seem to do well on (my sister was the same, dietitian didnt believe her until she did the blood test in front of her, ate cottage cheese, and repeated blood test on glucose monitor after to see her spike at 17, not a response usual in diabetics) so, we know we are on a tough battle even figuring out what to eat in what portions because of our unusual reactions
Carby foods are being limited to control my diabetes without medication, initially I trialled it with doctor supervision who was shall I say skeptical at best but having watched my HbA1c go from 62 down to 40 she recognised its value, hence I stay low as the risk of medication is high for me, sister reacted badly to one medication which is the shall we say gold star medication provided on the national health and risk to a already damaged liver could be potentially fatal so i would prefer to limit carbs than risk needing medication for as long as that controls it Ideally I need to be under 40 grams a day however, as I have gallbladder problems high fat is a problem, and high protein can damage kidneys (as well as my bank account not reaching target) this is what I am trying to figure out how to manage all my conditions whilst staying within my budget, and not triggering any health reaction which is super hard with MCAD because of the way it presents in my body. Not sure if that helps. Am sure my diabetes could potentially be reversed however, many say that is a myth and evidence has been debunked but, I am living proof my numbers were going up on the typical diet recommended for diabetics as was my weight despite calorie controlling, and yet on low carb high fat for three months I got it under control. Thankfully my diabetes is deemed well controlled. Would like to see numbers back to 40 or 44 again instead of the 49 I have been stuck at for a year or so however, that is because I am higher carb than I ideally need to be for the numbers I want to see.
as for diabetes it CAN be reversed that is not a myth and no evidence has been debunked with that one. many here and off of MFP have reversed type 2 diabetes just by losing weight. so it can happen.if low carb high fat works for you(as it does with most people who have type 2,pcos and insulin resistance) then do that.but if high carb low fat works do that. whatever works for you.you have to find a way to eat that works for you.I do know how you feel my body too is weird.genetic health issues suck! I dont lose weight normally either so I know the struggle.but I will say good luck in figuring out what works for you.0 -
VictoriousBeauty wrote: »I have been to several dietitians but, they all discharge me on second or third appt as they dont know how to cope with mcad
I tried 2000 calories and was not losing so dropped to what it says I am meant to have a day, well am 12 calories over at 1480 calories today
my food budget is £25 a week so have to use wisdom in shopping
I cant eat eggs allergic, cant eat dairy either, beans and pulses are too high in carbs so spike my sugars and nuts upset me if I eat more than a few every few days so mostly be vegetables, hoping quinoa be ok, but bad stomach pains tonight but hoping thats not from quinoa for first time
xoxox
Hello girl. I know your feeling. Been there and lost more than 100 pounds. Gotta say that carbs are not your enemy. In my experience I can tell that If you eat good carbs you will feel satisfy and fuller. Most of the time Is the Process food that will makes you feel that you need more. If you are on a budget, then try to have a good amount of protein in the morning with a portion of fruits, it will help you to sustain during the day.
This is personal but im goona give you a good old trick that I used to do when i was morbily obesse: i will always had 2 plates for lunch and dinner, one of the plates was always full with lettuce and vegetable (most of the time frozen) and the other one had the hot food, a cup of green tea and 21 oz of water. That keeped me full and prevented me from fall of the wagon.
I hope you can achive your goal!
Well Done on your weight loss!!!
Thanks for the encouragement, carbs are not good for me due to my diabetes my blood sugars rise and I need them controlled for ability to avoid medication, so I prefer to glean my carbs from vegetables and some fruit than other source plus grains upset my digestive tract.
I at the moment have been having a vegetable juice with protein powder in the morning however, am aware that is spiking my diabetes so, once that is used up a different source of protein with vegetable will have to be found within budget!
Confused if one plate was full of lettuce and vegetables and other fluids where was your protein to keep you satisfied? I drink ample water all day, usually 3-4 litres, I hate green tea it makes me feel ill but, I love things like peppermint and other herbal teas which is usually what I drink, rarely drink tea or coffee unless I am out and have forgotten the tea bags ;-) reminds me to put them back in, or should I say refresh the bag!
God bless you
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Thank you, OP- that paints a much clearer picture of your situation. However, it also means there is little advice any of us can or should offer you, since you are dealing with very specific conditions that your own medical team doesn't seem to be able to come to grips with. I hope you can continue to make progress in finding what works for you and achieve some level of peace & health in your life.
Thank you. Yes my picture is rather complex. Ha yes sadly that is often the words out of medics mouths "I do not know what to advise!* Sadly the low carb high fat works but, my gallbladder doesnt like it come day three, high carb low fat for me doesnt work hence my dilemma in finding right balance. Ahh the joys if weird genetics huh ;-) Hope you find what works for you too :-)
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Make things as simple as you possibly can for yourself. For weight loss, it's all about consuming fewer calories than your body uses. How you get there is up to you and you may need to experiment for a while before you find a way of eating that works for you while leaving you with a calorie deficit.
Log everything that you consume, preferably before you consume it so that you can change your mind about how much you want to eat or if you really want to eat it before you've eaten it. Avoid the things you want/need to avoid. Consume the things that you can handle and that you are satisfied with eating and drinking over the long term. See what those calorie numbers look like and make adjustments along the way based upon how satisfied you are and whether or not you are losing weight.
Build a customized way of eating for yourself. It should be easier to stick to a plan long term if it's built from your likes/needs rather than someone else's. There is no one true way to lose weight.
Thanks, that is what I have been attempting to do but, sadly the weight yoyos constantly as well I have to adapt so frequently, for exmaple I can eat something today but, react to that same meal tomorrow, carers time means they prepare several of the same meals twice a week to make food from fresh ingredients, like this week they are cooking today and Thursday. No idea what they are doing today other than its with minced beef, and unsure if theres a budget for Thursday will depend on when funeral is which hopefully I shall know today or tomorrow, if before I get paid it will be no food except vegetable box that is delivered Wednesday and whats left in freezer Almost out lol but that is life as they say
Will keep juggling!!!
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LearningToFly13 wrote: »VictoriousBeauty wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »LearningToFly13 wrote: »manderson27 wrote: »Hey there. I can understand you being hungry, eating less can be hard to adjust to in all kinds of ways.
For hunger I find protein is my friend. I read above that you are going vegan soon, it may be hard to hit your protein goal if, as you say, you do not do well with beans and pulses and also need to be careful with carbs.
I often substitute Quorn mince or chicken pieces for meat to save on calories (and money). There are various Quorn based products you could try. It is made from mushrooms so ok for Vegan and it also has quite high protein contents which will help to make you feel fuller. Not sure on carb content though.
https://www.quorn.co.uk/products
Maybe it will help, I know meat products are so expensive here in the UK
You are in the right place, MFP is a fantastic place to find tips, advice and motivation. Check out the success stories there are a lot of people who have been where you are and made it to their goal weight. You can too.
Love n hugs xxx
Quorn products are heavily processed products.. . You're better off eating meat.
nothing wrong with processed foods.
LOTS wrong with processed foods, so I shall continue removing them from my diet
I want my diet natural, as God created with minimal change to it
xoxox
And you're right to do so. I don't understand why anyone would suggest otherwise when you have so many health concerns already. I also don't think that anyone with any common sense would say that a diet full of heavily processed foods is just as good as a diet full of fresh natural produce. I think some people just like to be contrary and enjoy an argument. I think the way you have responded to these posts has been very dignified and polite. You're alot more diplomatic than I would have been. I wish you all the best xx
aww bless you, I was tempted to get on my soapbox but, have done that in other groups and found I am then lacking the energy needed to cook/reheat the meals made for me so, decided better to answer this new way It was hard to bite my tongue I have to say but, would be double whammy if I did for my health so, made myself
Natural organic will always be a better option! (in my opinion)
God bless you
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LearningToFly13 wrote: »VictoriousBeauty wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »LearningToFly13 wrote: »manderson27 wrote: »Hey there. I can understand you being hungry, eating less can be hard to adjust to in all kinds of ways.
For hunger I find protein is my friend. I read above that you are going vegan soon, it may be hard to hit your protein goal if, as you say, you do not do well with beans and pulses and also need to be careful with carbs.
I often substitute Quorn mince or chicken pieces for meat to save on calories (and money). There are various Quorn based products you could try. It is made from mushrooms so ok for Vegan and it also has quite high protein contents which will help to make you feel fuller. Not sure on carb content though.
https://www.quorn.co.uk/products
Maybe it will help, I know meat products are so expensive here in the UK
You are in the right place, MFP is a fantastic place to find tips, advice and motivation. Check out the success stories there are a lot of people who have been where you are and made it to their goal weight. You can too.
Love n hugs xxx
Quorn products are heavily processed products.. . You're better off eating meat.
nothing wrong with processed foods.
LOTS wrong with processed foods, so I shall continue removing them from my diet
I want my diet natural, as God created with minimal change to it
xoxox
And you're right to do so. I don't understand why anyone would suggest otherwise when you have so many health concerns already. I also don't think that anyone with any common sense would say that a diet full of heavily processed foods is just as good as a diet full of fresh natural produce. I think some people just like to be contrary and enjoy an argument. I think the way you have responded to these posts has been very dignified and polite. You're alot more diplomatic than I would have been. I wish you all the best xx
I agree that the OP was very polite and dignified; however, many of the people in here have no desire to argue. Many of the people here wish to help. I think people have been very respectful of the situation of the OP in regards to the health concerns, but I believe they are trying to understand why the diet has to be so restricted. Nobody is advocating for eating a diet "full of processed"; it does not have to be full of processed or full of fresh. I do not see why it has to be black or white. Not all processed foods are bad or unhealthy; in fact, many can be a great "healthy" addition to a well-balanced diet. I am sorry, but there are not "Lots wrong with processed foods.
Thank you! Oh I wasnt implying many wanted to argue but, I could see one, possibly two heading that way. I shall open diary again when I have deleted all the trials on foods, and its foods I should potentially be eating until my gut says otherwise again lol It has to be restrictive because my digestive system reacts sadly it is unpredictable so say I might today get away with a piece of cheese, tomorrow I might react to it. All part of MCAD and until a few months ago most people including myself thought I was imagining it but, when I saw my last consultant and I explained the way my digestive system and body reacted he immediately said OH you have Mast Cell Activation Disease! Great now all I have to do is figure out a way to eat under calories, in a nourishing way, without feeling famished, or ill and I shall be sorted LOL :-D
I try to not eat processed at home, then when I do it is rare but, most processed foods upset me but, if I get delayed at hospital like potentially today then I have little choice to go gluten free and hope!
God bless you
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I'm not diabetic but understand the comments about managing carbs. I follow a ketogenic way of eating which is hugely beneficial for people with diabetes and other associated conditions. Perhaps take a look at the following sites for inspiration,
https://ketodietapp.com/Blog/page/Start-Here
https://www.dietdoctor.com/
https://www.ruled.me/
Joining the OKL (Optimal Ketogenic Living) groups will provide lots of information and support,
https://www.facebook.com/groups/OKL4Vitality/
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/23653-okl-living
Everyone is unique in terms of what works for them so I am by no means saying this 'is the way to do it', but it could provide some guidance and support.
Wishing you success on your journey.0 -
OP, when you say your weight yoyos in reaction to some of your foods, over what period is this? Some weight fluctuation is completely normal, what you want to observe is the trend over weeks or months, not over a week or two. You very well could or could have been on to something with your food choices but I'm hoping you didn't get discouraged with the scale prematurely due to thinking the foods were causing your weight to spike.
As for the food choices, from what I'm understanding, it seems maybe you're restricting the food choices temporarily until you find which ones aggravate your condition, then maybe reintroduce the ones that don't?
Also, not that you have to, by any means, but I forget if you shared why you want to be off meds completely? To me, taking them doesn't have to mean you'd start inhaling carbs all day, but could maybe add a dozen foods to those you could tolerate. Without saying much more on this, I think your situation may be overconstrained, thereby making it very complex to solve.0 -
I'm not diabetic but understand the comments about managing carbs. I follow a ketogenic way of eating which is hugely beneficial for people with diabetes and other associated conditions. Perhaps take a look at the following sites for inspiration,
https://ketodietapp.com/Blog/page/Start-Here
https://www.dietdoctor.com/
https://www.ruled.me/
Joining the OKL (Optimal Ketogenic Living) groups will provide lots of information and support,
https://www.facebook.com/groups/OKL4Vitality/
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/23653-okl-living
Everyone is unique in terms of what works for them so I am by no means saying this 'is the way to do it', but it could provide some guidance and support.
Wishing you success on your journey.
Thank you, yes ketogenic is a good diet plan for most diabetics, aiming back there but, trying to stay within finances of £25 a week Will try to find group and join :-)
God bless you
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OP, when you say your weight yoyos in reaction to some of your foods, over what period is this? Some weight fluctuation is completely normal, what you want to observe is the trend over weeks or months, not over a week or two. You very well could or could have been on to something with your food choices but I'm hoping you didn't get discouraged with the scale prematurely due to thinking the foods were causing your weight to spike.
As for the food choices, from what I'm understanding, it seems maybe you're restricting the food choices temporarily until you find which ones aggravate your condition, then maybe reintroduce the ones that don't?
Also, not that you have to, by any means, but I forget if you shared why you want to be off meds completely? To me, taking them doesn't have to mean you'd start inhaling carbs all day, but could maybe add a dozen foods to those you could tolerate. Without saying much more on this, I think your situation may be overconstrained, thereby making it very complex to solve.
Thank you for your reply. I do not allow the scales to decide what foods I eat, I allow my blood glucose monitor to guide my food choices as a diabetic so, no fear of scales derailing me, just means I consider choices. My scales yoyo when my carbs are up and usually when they are up so are my blood sugars, been on this aim for months so know the pattern Cant blame time of the month anymore ;-) squatter in head has seen end to that
If I find I can tolerate a food then it stays in, if food causes problem always retest a while later maybe in a different smaller quantity to see if I can tolerate less if thats proves a problem then its out
Why do I want to be of meds, umm because I dont like taking them, they are chemicals which have many many side effects usually leading to more meds, much rather find way to deal with medical conditions where possible with diet and non chemical practises so, answer in nutshell Just my preferred lifestyle choice. Oh I wish I could eat more without pain, my diet is not over constrained by carb issues but by foods that make me ill, not to do with blood sugars but, MCAD, learnt a long time ago not to restrict for other reasons except need and wisdom of not having amputations due to uncontrolled diabetes
God blesss you
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@Victoriousbeauty, it is really hard when you are struggle with lot's of things that sometimes have opposite requirements, specially with those nasty disorders that nobody knows how to deal properly with.
My only advice to you is - focus on stuff you can and stuff that are available to you.
Maybe try writing a diary with things that you are thankful for. I believe that you can benefit from it, as we all need a psychological strength for a long journey. It's crucial that you don't feel powerless.
Participate here on the forum, ask for support, but don't feel powerless.
There are things you can do for your health. As you will be loosing weight, many things will get better, and there will be more and more things you will be able to do. Deal with one thing at a time.
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@Victoriousbeauty, it is really hard when you are struggle with lot's of things that sometimes have opposite requirements, specially with those nasty disorders that nobody knows how to deal properly with.
My only advice to you is - focus on stuff you can and stuff that are available to you.
Maybe try writing a diary with things that you are thankful for. I believe that you can benefit from it, as we all need a psychological strength for a long journey. It's crucial that you don't feel powerless.
Participate here on the forum, ask for support, but don't feel powerless.
There are things you can do for your health. As you will be loosing weight, many things will get better, and there will be more and more things you will be able to do. Deal with one thing at a time.
Thank you, yes sure adds to the challenge, have always said I am odd LOL
Oh I do a thankfulness thing to remind myself how far I have come, or how much more a battle it could be Am thankfully not feeling powerless, today my carer is midway through making food for tomorrows share meal, we did the vegan option as I reacted to quinoa so made some quinoa burgers and salad to use ingredients I have in rather than go out special, she is also making some beef burgers and a savoury mince, we are going to try mixing Jerusalem artichokes with sweet potato and see if that works as a topping instead of normal potatoes for the savoury mince so kinda turning it into a cottage pie :-)
As I lose weight my skin will improve, movement will hopefully result in less dislocations although not always, sleep apnea might improve if it is solely being caused by my weight, and diabetes will definitely improve so, all good goals to aim for
God bless you
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I read another post where you mentioned you were aiming for a 2 pound a week weight lost. Since you're hungry consider adjusting it to 1 pound or 0.5 pounds and see how you feel you'll be able to eat more food. 1
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Just going to put it out there, but eat more fat. Full fat yogurt, avocado, nuts.
For example, low-fat yogurt contains a lot more sugar to replace the missing fat. Sugar won't keep you feeling full, but eating a portion of full fat yogurt instead should keep the hunger at bay for longer.
ETA Ok, just read a bit more of the thread and it seems you have quite a few things to balance. Is your problem with dairy lactose, if so can you still have things like goats milk/cheese/yogurt? As a replacement. Also, there is a Low-carb group here who might be able to help you a bit more. I noticed you mentioned gall bladder problems and I'm sure that was discussed in this group as well. Also, people dealing with diabetes and using Low carb to help. I'll come back with the link, but I really think you could get help with your specific requirements.0 -
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group
Even if you join to have a read through all the information on the launch pad. You might find information or tips you hadn't thought of.0 -
xchocolategirl wrote: »I read another post where you mentioned you were aiming for a 2 pound a week weight lost. Since you're hungry consider adjusting it to 1 pound or 0.5 pounds and see how you feel you'll be able to eat more food.
Thanks for your reply, I dont know how to adjust it, but I have over 200 lbs to lose and need to lose it as fast as safely possible as I need brain surgery
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Just going to put it out there, but eat more fat. Full fat yogurt, avocado, nuts.
For example, low-fat yogurt contains a lot more sugar to replace the missing fat. Sugar won't keep you feeling full, but eating a portion of full fat yogurt instead should keep the hunger at bay for longer.
ETA Ok, just read a bit more of the thread and it seems you have quite a few things to balance. Is your problem with dairy lactose, if so can you still have things like goats milk/cheese/yogurt? As a replacement. Also, there is a Low-carb group here who might be able to help you a bit more. I noticed you mentioned gall bladder problems and I'm sure that was discussed in this group as well. Also, people dealing with diabetes and using Low carb to help. I'll come back with the link, but I really think you could get help with your specific requirements.
Thanks for your reply, I cant eat a lot of fat as I have gallbladder issues, if I up it too much I am in agony plus realistically would have less food as a result too as fat is more calorific Not good on any dairy. Thanks look forward to links
God bless you
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Carbs limited due to diabetes/insulin resistance
Fat limited due to gall bladder issue
Dairy, meats, and alternative protein sources also limited due to various budgetary and sensitivity issues.
You've fairly effectively limited all your macros down to next to nothing
There's not much left for us to suggest, unfortunately. Best of luck, and I hope you're able to mitigate some of the limiting factors so that your diet eventually becomes less restrictive. 10 -
Carbs limited due to diabetes/insulin resistance
Fat limited due to gall bladder issue
Dairy, meats, and alternative protein sources also limited due to various budgetary and sensitivity issues.
You've fairly effectively limited all your macros down to next to nothing There's not much left for us to suggest, unfortunately. Best of luck, and I hope you're able to mitigate some of the limiting factors so that your diet eventually becomes less restrictive.
This was my assessment too. On the plus side, it would seem like it would be next to impossible to overeat.5 -
I've never had my diary open and never will because I knew what I was unable to eat outweighed the foods I could eat. No one could tell me, I'd do better eating this or that because it was well and truly ruled out by my intolerances. When you combine salicylate and hystamine intolerances it leaves very little for one to eat. I have read of mast cell activation and my heart goes out to you.
I'm in the UK too and I've not been fortunate with the doctors I've encountered. I've mostly had to plough my own furrow working my way back to health. Recently I discovered some probiotics and digestive enzymes which really help me, probiotics which did not aggravate the histamine and enzymes to take down the polyphenols. There are those of us who by no fault of our own do not conform to the usual.
All the very best to you from someone who knows a little of what you are going through.0 -
I've never had my diary open and never will because I knew what I was unable to eat outweighed the foods I could eat. No one could tell me, I'd do better eating this or that because it was well and truly ruled out by my intolerances. When you combine salicylate and hystamine intolerances it leaves very little for one to eat. I have read of mast cell activation and my heart goes out to you.
I'm in the UK too and I've not been fortunate with the doctors I've encountered. I've mostly had to plough my own furrow working my way back to health. Recently I discovered some probiotics and digestive enzymes which really help me, probiotics which did not aggravate the histamine and enzymes to take down the polyphenols. There are those of us who by no fault of our own do not conform to the usual.
All the very best to you from someone who knows a little of what you are going through.
Thanks for replying, oh my I react to histamines too and they think salicylates but like you say its too limiting Am on probiotics and considering adding in a digestive enzyme as I have lot stomach acid, got to add one thing at a time to know what is helping
ahh yeah us unique gems is how I refer to us on a good day, on a bad day I refer to myself as an oddbod ;-)
God bless you
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VictoriousBeauty wrote: »I've never had my diary open and never will because I knew what I was unable to eat outweighed the foods I could eat. No one could tell me, I'd do better eating this or that because it was well and truly ruled out by my intolerances. When you combine salicylate and hystamine intolerances it leaves very little for one to eat. I have read of mast cell activation and my heart goes out to you.
I'm in the UK too and I've not been fortunate with the doctors I've encountered. I've mostly had to plough my own furrow working my way back to health. Recently I discovered some probiotics and digestive enzymes which really help me, probiotics which did not aggravate the histamine and enzymes to take down the polyphenols. There are those of us who by no fault of our own do not conform to the usual.
All the very best to you from someone who knows a little of what you are going through.
Thanks for replying, oh my I react to histamines too and they think salicylates but like you say its too limiting Am on probiotics and considering adding in a digestive enzyme as I have lot stomach acid, got to add one thing at a time to know what is helping
ahh yeah us unique gems is how I refer to us on a good day, on a bad day I refer to myself as an oddbod ;-)
God bless you
xoxox
if you have a lot of stomach acid you need to see a gastroenterologist and see what is causing it(h-pylori,NSAIDS,alcohol(doubt this is your cause) and several other issues can all cause excessive acid. digestive enzymes I know for me help me to digest my food due to my one health issue, but it does nothing for the extra acid my stomach produces.I had to have a scope down to rule things out that causes it. I ended up with gastritis because of the excess acid, and am on meds for it. its slowly getting better.0 -
thanks for your reply, I think I have very little stomach acid, not too much
was advised a while ago for digestive enzymes but suggestion came with several others, and I want to know if what I add in is helping so want to add one thing at a time to be sure
I was put on meds a couple months ago, not sure exactly what for, my memory is shocking so, might be worth checking that first but, not helped much
God bless you
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