Back from the doctor- still confused
#284913 - 10/02/06 02:28 PM
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I just got back from the doctor, and my panic is being treated but I was told that my BMI is borderline (on the overweight side @27). I asked about what I should do about my diet with wanting to lose weight and manage IBS, but I was told to just eat smaller portions. I'd really appreciate some tips on safe and healthy or light foods. Thanks!
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Hi there,
Sorry to hear that your doctor's appointment didn't give you all the answers you were looking for - I don't think they ever do! Doctors seem to get a bit tunnel-visioned sometimes and don't like to answer questions on a variety of topics sometimes. (Which doesn't bode well for my GI appointment tomorrow, hehe).
Eating smaller portions is a good way to start - for both IBS and weight control. Try to eat every 2-3 hours to keep your tummy full and it also helps so you don't go too long without eating and then eating too much in one sitting.
I would say try to incorporate lean proteins into meals and just try to cut back on "empty calories" - so things with a lot of sugar in them that don't do anything good for your body.
I am still trying to figure out how to eat safe and healthy for my IBS/reflux and lose weight so I don't have a whole lot of tips but hopefully someone else will chime in.
I am off to make some soup but if I think of anything, I will add more later!
Cheers!
Steph
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~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
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If you really follow Heather's diet, you will most likely lose weight without even trying. At least, that has been my experience. Since changing my diet in February, I have now lost just over 30 pounds and gone down 2 pants sizes. 15 more pounds, and I'll be to my ideal weight! 
If you cut out the unhealthy stuff (high-fat foods, foods with high fructose, red meats, etc.) and don't eat huge portions, as Heather suggests, you will most likely lose weight, too. I would focus on getting the IBS under control, and your body will love you for it!
As far as meal suggestions go, here are a few of my favorites...
First of all, I cook sauteed veggies a lot. Here's what I do - In skillet, saute a little olive oil, minced garlic, and minced onion (not too much). Add chopped carrots and stir around. Let them cook for just a couple of minutes, but don't let the garlic burn. Add chopped zucchini &/or yellow squash and chopped broccoli or other veggies of choice. Keep in mind that the carrots & zucchini/squash are SF, so keep those in there if you like them! Add a little salt and pour in a little water (just enough to get the carrots cooking, but not enough to drown all the veggies! Let simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender.
Grilled chicken (cooked in a little olive oil, garlic, & minced onion) with rice and veggies (either green beans or sauteed veggies)
Tilapia (cooked in skillet with a little olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, & cumin) with Jasmine rice and sauteed veggies - got this meal idea from the recipe board here.
Shrimp stir-fry - saute veggies using sesame oil instead of olive oil and soy sauce instead of salt. Saute shrimp in soy sauce & a tiny bit of sesame oil. Serve over Jasmine rice.
Tyson teriyaki chicken breasts (sold in a big frozen bag at Sam's) with white rice and green beans or veggies
Tofu spaghetti - Amy's Family Marinara sauce (we didn't like the low-sodium variety). I add a little cubed tofu (maybe 1/3 block) to the sauce and cook for 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite type of non-egg noodle pasta. We just ate this tonight, actually... DELICIOUS!!! 
For lunch, I often eat a GardenBurger flame grilled soy burger on a plain bun with a tiny bit of shredded cheese (fat-free works for me as long as I only eat a tiny bit, but you may need to get soy cheese). I HATE HATE HATE Boca burgers, but these are really good! I eat them with a few baked tostitos or BBQ soy crisps. Yum!
My other favorite lunch is Amy's tofu vegetable lasagna served with french bread.
Hope something here in my ramblings helps you!
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Thanks so much- these are great suggestions!
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