I’m new to MyFitnessPal.

Hello! I was diagnosed on 2/1/24.

I have found this guide to be very helpful:
https://www.bcm.edu/sites/default/files/a-guide-to-what-and-how-to-eat-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease.pdf

Some recommendations I found helpful:
- a Facebook group called, "Life with NASH: An American Liver Foundation Support Group" that is super helpful.
- If you like podcasts, I'd also recommend "LiverHealthPod".
- Book from one of the doctors who runs the podcast: "Liver Better Life" by Doctor Paul Gow.

I think my diary is open if you want to see what I've been eating. I have completely changed my diet, which you would also be able to see by looking at my diary. I'm a very picky eater, so you won't see a ton of variety.

I can tell you that I used to be ravenous - I had lost 70 pounds back in 2010 and kept it off for several years. Then it all came back on. I'd been really struggling to lose anymore and had kind of given up. After I got this diagnosis, it scared the beejesus out of me because my mom passed from Non-Alcohol Related Cirrhosis at age 61. I completely changed my eating and I've just hit 22 pounds lost this weekend. My cravings have completely stopped. I think it's likely because my blood sugar is more even and I'm eating more filling foods.

The highlights for me:
- Way less red meat. I was eating a lot of red meat. Now, I'm eating it twice a month.
- Way less sweets. I was also eating a ton. Now, I'm allowing a very small serving twice a week (example 1/2 cup of ice cream).
- Trying to add coffee. I don't like Coffee, but black coffee is good for my liver.
- Added lots of veggies. The guide has a lot of info on the best ones.
- Reducing carbs. I don't eat white grains anymore, and I cap my whole grains to 3-4 a day (the guide mentions this).
- No butter. Man, I used to butter everything. It's been easier to adjust than I expected. You can use Olive Oil instead and that's great for your liver.
- No fried food or fast food.
- No more diet or regular soda. This one made me sad, but it was necessary and I don't miss it as much as I expected to.

Some of the foods I've added have suprised me - steel cuts oats are a new addition and I really like them. They make breakfast easy and keep me full. Also, greek yogurt. That one is still tart, but I prefer the Fage brand and it's been easy to adapt.

I wish you the best of luck! We're lucky in that it's still reversible. I know it's a crazy hard transition, but I think you'll be suprised at how little you crave stuff after you start in earnest. I sure was. Small changes add up.

I too was diagnosed with a fatty liver. Pre-diabetic as well. Asked my Dr to give me 2 months before meds. Didn't actually diet but ate healthy with lots of veggies. And started walking, working up to 5 miles a day. 2 months later and all my readings were where they should be. Add me if you like

BarbaraInSarnia wrote: »

I too was diagnosed with a fatty liver. Pre-diabetic as well. Asked my Dr to give me 2 months before meds. Didn't actually diet but ate healthy with lots of veggies. And started walking, working up to 5 miles a day. 2 months later and all my readings were where they should be. Add me if you like

That's great! good job on the changes! I'm hoping to see better numbers on my return visit in August.