I’ve had a J pouch for 20 years. I’m 51 and need to lose a significant amount of weight. I have found that when I eat whole foods, it causes me issues with how often I have bowel movements. Has anyone had success with a diet to lose weight but not cause other problems?
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Intermittent fasting helps me feel better and it keeps my clothes from getting too tight. So I eat before 5pm and then don't have anything again until late morning. This provides the body with some rest. My colleague likes fasting for days, but I have never tried it. She swears it makes her feel great!
I started a modified keto diet a few years ago. Not to lose weight but to feel better. Initially I cut out all sugar and carbs. Went full out keto. I lost too much weight but didn't miss the sugar or carbs. I learned a whole new way of eating. My joints didn't ache, I was sleeping better, my thinking was more clear. I now eat mainly extremely low carb and very low sugar for the most part however I am not against the occasional cookie or bowl of ice cream. It works for me and I have kept the weight off. I still feel terrific and have more energy now than I did 20 years ago.