Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diets

Question by Lyla: I am really overweight with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and was wondering if anyone can help?
I have had IBS for 10 years and suffered with depression on and off for about 7 years. I don’t eat a lot and work in a job where I have to run about and be very active. I am feeling very down at the moment and stuck in a rut and was just wondering was there anyone here who has been through the same things or can help suggest things/tips. My weight has never really bothered me until recently and I feel I’m very alone without help. I don’t know if this means anything but also all of the weight is around my middle and seems to be very difficult to shift.

Best answer:

Answer by Dave
I can’t say I have ever suffered from IBS however I was over weight at one point. I also felt depressed and did not know what to do.

What I did find was that consuming less calories per day is most definitely the way to go. On average for women you should not take in more than 1200 per day and for men no more than 1500 per day – to lose weight. You definitely will lose this way. Possibly have a look at how you are combining your meals and how often you are eating. Have fun slimming down rather than depriving yourself of what you really like – let it be gradual.

Saying that you need to ensure your body is getting the vitamins an minerals it is lacking from cutting down. in addition to that, our bodies don’t really get the right amount of vitamins and minerals from eating normally anyway. I am suggesting taking a good vitamin and mineral supplement regardless of what it is you want to achieve.

I have lost quite a bit of weight (100kgs to 70kgs) and kept it off and I have done this by having a Herbalife protein shake in the morning mixed with apple juice and ginger (very delish) I have that for lunch too but possibly another recipe like Strawberry and cucumber shake (also great!!). I have fruit throughout the day and maybe a snack bar. in the evenings i make a low-fat dinner of my choice and I just watch what i put in it but still manage to have fun cooking and making delicious meals. Be creative

I am not huge into exercise however I take a brisk walk each morning. That’s great for the ‘love handles!’ However ‘They Say’ that you should change your regime periodically because someone who does the same activity all the time is likely to plateau much sooner than someone who varies her workouts. Just as you can get bored by always doing the same exercises, your body can also adapt to these exercises so that they don’t offer the same benefits that they once did. A little variety might be just the thing you need to get the scale moving again or bust through that strength plateau. “Variety” means either changing something about your current routine (adding speed, distance, hills, resistance, etc.) or trying a totally different activity. If you like some consistency and don’t want to change your workout each time you hit the gym, change your routine at least every 4-8 weeks (this includes incorporating changes to both your cardio and strength training exercises). This will keep your muscles challenged, your body guessing, and the results coming!

I have tons of healthy recipes and exercise tips on my site if you would like to have a look PLUS you can download my ’7 Days To A Better Body’ e-book for FREE too. There are great recipes and plans there for you to try. If you would like to ‘speak’ again please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to assist you

I hope this has helped you and answered your question in one way or another.

Regards
Dave

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