Diet and Eating Healthy

I think you all know what I'm talking about (not sure I can name them) but how do they work ?

I am the opposite of most people. I loose weight every time I get sick, and then have a very hard time putting it back on. I have tried numerous things, adding high calorie ice cream, just 1/4 c day.....maybe I should make it more? Eating lots of potatoes w/sour cream, that kind of worked for a while. I'm now trying to eat 6 sml meals a day, but having a hard time getting in all 6. High carbs, which I don't really like that much. I have some physical problems that make it hard for me to fix anything that takes more than a few minutes, or do it with rest periods. Any suggestions???

Anybody has any diet stories to share? My doctor tells me that my overall health will improve if I can lose some weight. But it is sooooo hard to lose weight. I have considered several diets but I am looking for one which is sustainable. No point trying a diet where you lose weight and then put on even more after that. During Covid, I have been exercising a lot and I am trying to eat less. I am still waiting to see results

Hi I've been gluten-free for the last 2 years and lactose-free for 3 months. It's difficult to find somewhere to eat safely. Which limits me and irritates me. I'm up north and away from any big places. Just wanted a whinge about it really. Does anyone else suffer? Lol Ali

I am struggling with the do's and don'ts of Hashimoto's disease... I was diagnosed and given med's around 7 weeks ago, but had to wait a few months for that diagnosis as the bloods have to be taken twice so on and so forth.... anyway, symptoms creep up slowly so you only realise there's a problem when you have become a bit of a wreck.... so anyway, I have seen very little difference in my health since being on levothyroxine and my weight has even gone up, so after researching I see that the 'you can't eat anything' diet has to be tried.. so... no gluten, no dairy, no sugar, NO ALCOHOL and not even bottled water.... OMG, how do I live like that? So anyway, I have to give it a go to rid myself of brain fog, a swollen tummy after eating, painful knee joints, headaches and this annoying weight gain.... Is there anyone with experience of this caveman diet who has had success with going into remission, because that is my ultimate goal, though I doubt I can give up my tea time alcohol drink, although I have changed my drink from whisky (a big 'no no' on caveman diet) to brandy, but then I have to add tonic water, another 'no no'.... so I have a drink to combat stress... which is the bigger evil? alcohol or stress? we can choose a diet but you can't choose to not have stress. So are there any healthy Hashimoto veteran's out there who are now healthy, slim and off med's due to strict diet?

I am a well travelled foodie - mostly in the Middle East - is anybody out there interested in Middle Eastern Cuisine

I strongly believe in preventive and balmy effects of some food, herbs and spices in particular. There is, of course, no guarantee against the risk of sickness but we can reduce the risk through a balanced and healthy nutrition (without giving up those little “sins”, of course – see my blogpost….). And no doubt that the food industry is trying to seduce us with all kinds of promises of “superfoods” just to make money. However, various studies have proven the very positive effects of plants Mother Nature is offering us. I would just like to mention turmeric which is the base for curry. A recognized naturalist once told me there was a village in India where cancer is hardly known – it is assumed that this is due to the regular consumption of the magic turmeric (which, by the way, should preferably be taken prior to meals and with a few drops of organic oil). Agree?

Has anyone tried Lighter Life? Picked up a mag in Tesco and I am thinking I may have a go. I could do with losing a stone or two.

I've just received my Silvercard and it says Slimming World is a 'partner'. I can't find anything to say what the benefits are. Can anyone help please? I'm already a Slimming World member. Thanks

I have dieted and failed for many years. Give up, start again....many times. But suddenly this time I have been able to do it ! It just 'clicked in my head' I joined Weight Watchers with a free 12 week course recommended by my GP which I must say did give me a bit of incentive! and because I was doing so well and lost 10% of my body weight, I got another 12 free! Bonus !! Be rude not to take advantage. So now I am on the 'paying for it myself ' time and am 50lbs lighter into the bargain. I am still enjoying it and hopefully will lose another 50lbs. I am so glad it 'clicked' this time !!