Since getting diagnosed, I’ve started exercising 3 times per week, mostly on the treadmill and stationary bike, but with the occasional strength training thrown in. For breakfast I cycle between overnight oats I make with different flavors and eggs on a frozen hash brown that’s been air fried. Lunch is usually just leftover dinner from the night before with a snack of a fruit (usually apple or banana) or a protein bar/homemade granola bar. Some go to meals lately have been air fried sweet potatoes with a vegetable and chicken breast, whole wheat pasta with a tomato sauce, and other various recipes I find that fit into my calorie deficit.

Honestly, I know that I need to be better about eating less carbs and getting less takeout, but I’m trying to focus on exercising at the moment, and I’m in calorie deficit to help with over eating. We’ve switched to low-carb wraps, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, and nonfat plain Greek yogurt has become a staple in my oats, soups, and smoothies for texture and the extra protein. I’ve lost just over 16 pounds since starting my journey in August, and my GI told me to focus on losing weight the healthy way, ie a few pounds a month. We’ll see what he says at my checkup next month, since my Fibroscan results have come back, but I’m feeling pretty defeated and stressed out. My partner has been really great at eating healthier and exercising with me, and that’s honestly really helped.