I lost 3stone eating crisp sandwiches and tea with 3 sugars for breakfast lol but I didn't eat all day then rice cakes with that dependable chilli cheese and tomato..more tea...but I just couldn't be bothered to cook..but I cook 2times a week now for my boyfriend so I eat a normal dinner...2 Times a week.I. am so scared of putting weight back on b4 summer cos like you it's how I feel in clothes not what scale says.I have my fat wardrobe and slimmer a
Spreadable not dependable lol....I find eat lightest meal in evening not in day don't eat rubbish at night eat fruit or go a head biscuits..that's how I do it I eat what I want but smaller plate don't use large plate..it works good luck
I have always found the Slimming World diet very good. I don't go to the clubs, because it's expensive, but I get the magazines which have lovely recipes, most of which are very easy to make.
I also have a fickle appetite, which is common with fibro sufferers, and I have recently had a stomach ulcer which doesn't help much, but you have to be realistic about crisps, sweets, fizzy drinks and stuff - they won't do your health any favours.
I'll tell you what I eat - it's easy and healthy, and it keeps you slim. I'm size 6-8.
Breakfast I have plain, wholegrain cereal - Weetabix, Shredded Wheat or porridge, with 1% milk and a small pinch of sugar. Don't buy fancy cereals- they are mostly sugar, and cost the earth.
Lunch is a chicken, egg, ham or tuna sandwich with wholemeal bread and lots of salad - a teaspoon of light mayo, then fruit. Sometimes I'll have soup instead - homemade is best, but if cooking is difficult the Covent garden ones are great and you can get them cheaply in Lidl and Asda
Dinner - I have a plain meal, lean meat and two veg, or jacket potato with cottage cheese and salad, or a plain casserole with plenty of veg, and fruit and yogurt for dessert. You can vary this a lot - just use your common sense not to have much fat or sugar.
If I get hungry between meals, I have some fruit or a handful of fresh nuts (not salted peanuts!).
If I feel ill and can't eat a meal, I have a glass of milk, or some fruit juice.
It's best to drink as little alcohol as possible - I guess most of us don't drink anyway because of meds.
I hope this is helpful to you. Over the years I have learned a fair bit about nutrition, so if you want any more help, please feel free to message me.
omg how tiny you must be. thanks for your advice i really think it is just i need to make myself eat the right things. I have not touched alcohol for two years which was when i was suffering depression due to the loss of my mum. i need to force myself to eat properly and thanks for your interest
Belinda x
I lost half a stone in three weeks because I realised I was eating junk all the time ... So with the support of KazF on here who messaged me regularly to remind not to eat junk I cut it out completely just had three meals a day everytime I felt hungry in between meals I had a drink of water or organic squash and I came to realise a lot of my hunger pains were actually cos I was thirsty ... I am on steroids temporarily so my weight loss has halted but weight I have lost has stayed off as I am not going back to my old eating habits.... Very boring I know. But well worth it...
i dont eat between meals i just seem to eat junk in the evening. i have a large bowl of ceriel in the morning. yoghurt and an apple tart or a few biscuits and then trash as night i dont eat between meals. I am a size 10 and currently weigh 9 stone but it is too much for me i need to lose a little.
I need to follow this advice too. I have gone from a size 10 to a 14 and rising in just over 2 years due to meds, lack of exercise and eating crap when in a flare and feel like a fat blob, which doesn't help.
Yes, me too. Cant seem to shift the weight but then I'm in a flare a the moment and eat crap!! Lady moth, I will be trying your diet!! Wish me luck......
I'm struggling with weight issues too and this has been interesting reading - especially Moffy's summary (thank you!). One thing I have been told by my GP (who is also a consultant rheumatologist) was to steer well clear of diet drinks as most artificial sugars are bad for pain.
I really wish my appetite would go away! It drives me mad tbh. I've struggled with food for years and it's the emotional side of it that's the worst. It's so annoying, I gave up fags without any patches or gum and can take or leave alcohol but food aaargh. I'm currently having to stick to a very low fat diet as I'm having gall bladder issues and the cravings (especially for cheese) are driving me berserk. I don't eat crisps or sweets and never have biscuits or cakes in the house cos I'd scoff the lot. My basic diet is pretty reasonable; I live mainly on dhall and rice with lots of veggies and occasionally meat or fish. I have oatmeal with fruit and fat-free Greek yoghurt for breakfast most days and homemade soup, salad or a baked spud for lunch but it's a daily struggle. Since this condition hit me I've gained about 3 stones and now really need lose about 5 or 6; I really wish my meds would reduce my appetite but I feel for you who are struggling to be able to eat as well. Why can't we have a happy medium?
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