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Suggest A Healthy Diet To Manage Weight
Hi there Dr. I have just turned 49yrs this year. I noticed with middle age I started packing on extra weight gain after 35yrs? Before that I was always slender and ate what ever I wanted. This year due to aging I noticed small things are bothering me such as 1. My vision has decreased, I used to have 20/20, now I cant see distances and I am night blind, so I don t like to drive at night or be out too late. 2. My weight gain has made my ankles swell more? I went to the Doctor twice to alleviate the water, and had all kinds of lab work done. All my labs came back normal? But my blood pressure was slightly low. But the ankles keep swelling up? My mom said it is due to food allergies and mainly salt intake? But when I was younger I ate all kinds of salty foods and never had any problems and I wore very high heels dancing etc. What is the cause of this? I am embarrassed to go out, its painful to wear high heels, its not normal for my body! It is bothersome to me because of my weight gain up to 2x! Yikes so I started taking diet pills and have lost about 4-5lbs. My Doctor put me on a drug called Furosemide and Spironolactone and I tried Laxis all water deluters, none of them seem to work on me? I have tried walking daily, it didn t help. I tried cutting all salt, wheat, sugar, butter, transfats, and processed foods out. I went to a pure food diet that came with the diet pills. It seems to be working similar to the Scarsdale diet (the only diet I have tried that really worked and kept the weight off.) Doctor I am so uncomfortable with this problem and its causing me a lot of pain. My mom also said I have falling arches and to try rubbing things under my arches. Is this caused by the weight gain? I don t understand it because since 35yrs I have been plus sized, but lately I have been ballooning? Even though I have made these diet changes, and I am trying to shed the pounds. I feel my body is always swollen up? Doctor what is wrong with me, what should I do? Daunte
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
Hi welcome to hcm,
I understand your query and concern.
Here are some of the following suggestions:
Prepare more of your own meals. Cooking more meals at home can help you take charge of what you’re eating and better monitor exactly what goes into your food.
Make the right changes. When cutting back on unhealthy foods in your diet, it’s important to replace them with healthy alternatives. Replacing animal fats with vegetables fats (such as switching butter for olive oil) will make a positive difference to your health. Switching animal fats for refined carbohydrates, though (such as switching your breakfast bacon for a donut), won’t lower your risk for heart disease or improve your mood.
Simplify. Instead of being overly concerned with counting calories, think of your diet in terms of color, variety, and freshness. Focus on avoiding packaged and processed foods and opting for more fresh ingredients.
Read the labels. It’s important to be aware of what’s in your food as manufacturers often hide large amounts of sugar and salt in packaged food, even food claiming to be healthy.
Focus on how you feel after eating. This will help foster healthy new habits and tastes. The more healthy food you eat, the better you’ll feel after a meal. The more junk food you eat, the more likely you are to feel uncomfortable, nauseous, or drained of energy.
Drink plenty of water. Water helps flush our systems of waste products and toxins, yet many people go through life dehydrated—causing tiredness, low energy, and headaches. It’s common to mistake thirst for hunger, so staying well hydrated will also help you make healthier food choices.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
I understand your query and concern.
Here are some of the following suggestions:
Prepare more of your own meals. Cooking more meals at home can help you take charge of what you’re eating and better monitor exactly what goes into your food.
Make the right changes. When cutting back on unhealthy foods in your diet, it’s important to replace them with healthy alternatives. Replacing animal fats with vegetables fats (such as switching butter for olive oil) will make a positive difference to your health. Switching animal fats for refined carbohydrates, though (such as switching your breakfast bacon for a donut), won’t lower your risk for heart disease or improve your mood.
Simplify. Instead of being overly concerned with counting calories, think of your diet in terms of color, variety, and freshness. Focus on avoiding packaged and processed foods and opting for more fresh ingredients.
Read the labels. It’s important to be aware of what’s in your food as manufacturers often hide large amounts of sugar and salt in packaged food, even food claiming to be healthy.
Focus on how you feel after eating. This will help foster healthy new habits and tastes. The more healthy food you eat, the better you’ll feel after a meal. The more junk food you eat, the more likely you are to feel uncomfortable, nauseous, or drained of energy.
Drink plenty of water. Water helps flush our systems of waste products and toxins, yet many people go through life dehydrated—causing tiredness, low energy, and headaches. It’s common to mistake thirst for hunger, so staying well hydrated will also help you make healthier food choices.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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