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[becky h]

I want to lose about 3 stone but i have IBS so is there a diet and exercise plan i can follow that would not affect it or make it worse? thanks.

[teag1rl]

I'm not sure how exercise would make it worse? Eat wholemeal bread and pasta if you want carbs, but generally cut them down and eat lots of fresh fruit and veg. Cut out spreads, sugar/sweeteners. If you wanted a specific diet plan I'd recommend slimming world but I'm not sure how red (lean meat, hardly any carbs) or green (as much potaoes and pasta as you want, v little meat) days would affect your IBS. Exercise is v important,. get out walking as much as you can and as fast as you can-dont just wander around-work up a sweat and get out of breath!Good luck. PS I had IBS in uni-i just started eating properly and having pro biotocs and it got better. It might be as simple for you. Good luck!

[drchasuble]

My friend has chronic IBS and went to a homeopath to get allergy tested. She has found that her body was intolerant to particular foods that she ate everyday which irritated her bowel and was put on a diet for 3 months. She has lost weight and the IBS doesn't trouble her much anymore and she is so much happier and looks really healthy.

[JustSia]

Becky, been there done that. I suffer from IBS, and have just hit my 3 stone aim. Exercise is perfect. You would be surprised at how beneficial it actually is and how much difference it makes. But it is worthless without a good diet. My first week was a bit hard, not only emotionally adjusting to the new routine but also the body kind of calibrating itself with everything that's happening. So it can get worse before it gets better. But after a week it settled and I tell you what I never looked back. Most of IBS is stress related and exercise is brilliant at combating stress, depression and anxiety. You are on a right path. But whatever you do don't go on those stupid diets that cuts out certain foods full stop.
Learn to combine your foods right, eat healthy small portions, plenty of fruits, veg, and don't forget water. Cut down on caffeine, booze, dairy, fried, and extra spicy stuff. And stick to the exercise.

All the best. S.

[boro1986]

I know what IBS stands for but how does it affect sufferers

[SSquirrel]

IBS sucks and Doctors attitudes to it suck even more. I've tried adjusting my diet yada yada yada and I still live on Immudiom (can't spell it though!). I wish you the very best of luck and hope you lose 3stone (in a sensible non diarrhoea related way).

[becky h]

Thank you for all your help. will try ther homeopath n get back down the gym.