Healthy Eating & You

[Streeper541]

Amongst my general aches & pains from military service and simply getting older, I have two autoimmune disorders; Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism and Fibromyalgia. The Hashimoto's developed when I was 26. I was diagnosed with the Fibromyalgia about five years ago. I'm 42 now.

New research over the past few years suggests dietary changes can help to at least alleviate some of the symptoms. In an effort to "let food be thy medicine" the doctor put me on a strict diet to help "flush out" my system. I've had no bread (gluten), sugar, soy, or dairy for the past five weeks... only whole, natural, unprocessed foods.

Anyone else have to deal with something similar? Anyone have any dietary restrictions? Good recipes they'd like to share? Tip? Advice?

Thanks for any input.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

Cobb like salads are your friend with lots of various vegetables. Roast the veggies for a different flavor, or blanced veggies then marinaded). Even something odd mixed in to switch things up, like capers for a "pop".

Sounds like vinegarettes will be your friend. Different vinegars and mustards with oil should help. Good Seasons dry dressing mix has a small cruet you can get for cheap at Meijer with about 7 different vinegarette recipes on the back.

Roast chicken or turkey will provide lunch meats and decent meals. I love a simple roast bird (with more salt, pepper, and garlic powder than you'd think necessary) with a simple stock au jus (stock reduced by half with herbs - even dried rosemary or thyme - but no salt because you'll add the pan drippings once the bird is done) or good mustard.

If you want more specific recipes (like the dressings or my roast chicken), just message me.

 

[AJL67]

Nothing “official” but a couple years ago i was at about 317lbs, one day after seeing a picture of myself at a cigar event and not realizing it was me, how’s that for lack of self awareness, i decided to lose weight, i had a couple friends that did keto so decided to give it a try. I read up and went all I’m, no carbs at all, 5-10 carbs a day just from veggies mainly. After about 19 months i was from a size extra lard to normal fitting clothes, a lot of odd pains and random areas of numbness all disappeared, i went through a bottle of Tums 1000 a week, i constantly had heartburn so bad it would keep me up at night, haven’t had a Tums since, 317 to 180 them up to 190. Not only didn’t the heartburn vanish and the random circulation problems but my mental health improved dramatically. You have no idea how happy i was to walk into a store and buy any shirt or pair of pants i wanted and not have to either walkout with nothing because they didn’t have my soze or choose between two ugly poorly fitting shirts. I actually went to target for a belt on a trip once and they didn’t have one my size, that will put you in a sad mood trust me.

as an example i went from 6-8 cups of coffee a day with extra cream and a table spoon of sugar each to drinking it black, ok that took months to get used to Amy you can actually have heavy cream on keto but i needed sugar with it lol

 

[Chasing Embers]

Anyone else have to deal with something similar?

The exact opposite. I have to eat pure garbage to keep the calories up. When going out to eat I don't choose what I want, I choose what has the highest amount of calories.

 

[brian64]

Amongst my general aches & pains from military service and simply getting older, I have two autoimmune disorders; Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism and Fibromyalgia. The Hashimoto's developed when I was 26. I was diagnosed with the Fibromyalgia about five years ago. I'm 42 now.

New research over the past few years suggests dietary changes can help to at least alleviate some of the symptoms. In an effort to "let food be thy medicine" the doctor put me on a strict diet to help "flush out" my system. I've had no bread (gluten), sugar, soy, or dairy for the past five weeks... only whole, natural, unprocessed foods.

Anyone else have to deal with something similar? Anyone have any dietary restrictions? Good recipes they'd like to share? Tip? Advice?

Thanks for any input.

IMO, it basically boils down to minimizing the toxins and maximizing the genuine organic nutrients.

The typical American diet creates malnutrition and high toxicity, the combination of which is a leading factor in the epidemic of chronic illness in all age groups. Combined with horrible side effects of big pharma drugs and you've got a very sick society.

 

[olkofri]

The exact opposite. I have to eat pure garbage to keep the calories up. When going out to eat I don't choose what I want, I choose what has the highest amount of calories.

The sourdough bread trick didn't work?

Not working here either. I've gotten so lean I had to make myself a new belt and punch extra holes on the ones I already had. ?

 

[beefeater33]

it basically boils down to minimizing the toxins and maximizing the genuine organic nutrients.

Couldn't agree more............. well said.

 

[brian64]

The sourdough bread trick didn't work?

Not working here either. I've gotten so lean I had to make myself a new belt and punch extra holes on the ones I already had. ?

You have the same problem as Embers?

 

[mso489]

A very smart primary care doc put me on Metformin before my AC1 reached a problem level. He said he'd done the same for his parents. Lately, an endocrine doc put me on a generic med that has controlled my thyroid so the dose could be reduced. My late wife and my second wife have always been ardent about healthy eating, so that has helped. They've always focused on a lot of produce, fruits and vegetables. So far, so good on this front. I've never taken anything for granted. I've mostly had to keep my weight up rather than having to lose weight, although the weight is not always well distributed.

We have a good grocery collective for healthful foods, and a good farm stand an easy drive away.

Funny, I've never been a snacker. However in recent years, I've been advised to do more "small meals," and that's been kind of difficult. Food is medicine, the dietician said during a consultation.

A primary care M.D. who actually takes a personal interest in your blood work and habits can spot vulnerabilities and do things to stave off trouble. Good health to all.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Sorry I don't have any experience to share on that. After some medical problems, I was gorging on bread, cheese, cookies and the like. So, a month ago. I vowed to buy no more sweets, limit carbs overall, and put more veggies in my intake. I was eating a lot of fruit, and seldom have processed food (excepting condiments.) Energy and over all improvement!

But the real question is: How are you doing at the five week "fast"?

 

[Streeper541]

But the real question is: How are you doing at the five week "fast"?

It's been hard. I miss alot of foods.
I've been eating whole, unprocessed foods. Fortunately, there's been a lot of produce available from my garden.
I feel a bit better though. We're going to start reintroducing foods slowly to try and narrow down triggers.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

Mod Pizza has a variety of dietary restriction options, including gluten free crust and vegan cheese. They are a chain primarily known for a super hot oven and as many toppings as desired for the same price.

A friend's baby has all sorts of tummy issues and the family is primarily sticking together on the restrictions. Mod pizza became a weekly staple for them.

 

[Streeper541]

Mod Pizza has a variety of dietary restriction options, including gluten free crust and vegan cheese. They are a chain primarily known for a super hot oven and as many toppings as desired for the same price.

A friend's baby has all sorts of tummy issues and the family is primarily sticking together on the restrictions. Mod pizza became a weekly staple for them.

Never heard of it, but I looked it up after you mentioned it. They have a few in Ohio, but the closest one to me is over two hours away in Columbus. Too bad, I'd try it.

 

[olkofri]

You have the same problem as Embers?

I think I'm taller. ?
?

 

[skydog]

I've lost a few pounds recently, been meaning to get back on the health kick but I'd been putting it off. I generally don't have a problem with food, I end up drinking my calories which causes me to gain weight. A little more attention paid to what I'm eating and drinking and a few more salads than usual plus upping my exercise seems to have me back on the right track. I've never been one to get sick very often, and I'm usually a meat and potatoes type guy but I do enjoy some veggies and I don't do a lot of hamburgers or other greasy foods. Life was easier when I was younger and burning a thousand calories a day playing sports. It took serious overeating then to gain weight.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I think I'm taller. ?
?

I'm 1.8034 meters, and you?

 

[Chasing Embers]

punch extra holes on the ones I already had. ?

Just bought one today and had to do the same thing.

 

[scloyd]

Ten years ago I was almost 260 pounds and I started exercising more and eating less. I got down to 180 and felt fantastic. I continued that routine to maintain the 180 until a few years ago when I started having knee issues/pain. The result of knee pain was less exercise and I currently bounce around between 200 and 210.

I'm hoping with my knee replacement in October I can get back to cycling and hiking.

The one positive to losing the weight and exercising is I control my diabetes (type 2) and no longer take medication for it.

 

[olkofri]

I'm 1.8034 meters, and you?

Couldn't tell from your videos! Wow.

I'm 4 cm shorter. ?

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

I had a healthy dinner tonight.

A philly cheesesteak and 5 wings combo with fries, and a diet Coke.. Seven layer caramel cake after that

For dessert I'm having Reese's Cups and Hi-Chew.