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Posted 12/13/2011 4:34 AM (GMT 0)
I really struggle with the no yeast diet though I'd like to do it. There is always junk, treats, etc at my office and it's hard to pass by.

I am wondering if anyone would be willing to be "partners" to where we could email how we did each or every other day. Maybe not even everything but whether we cheated ot not. I feel that if I have to be accountable maybe I'll do better.

Just a thought if anyone wants to give it a try???
Posted 12/13/2011 4:42 AM (GMT 0)
You could also turn it into a game for yourself. For example, "If I make it past those stack of cookies without eating one I will allow myself to sit in my comfy chair. If I take a cookie then I'll make myself stand." Or something along those lines. Doing this with a friend could create some friendly competition as well. I'm still working out a diet for myself so I can't really offer yet to help with that, although I support your efforts and with you luck!
Posted 12/13/2011 6:22 AM (GMT 0)
hi
i was wondering why no yeast??i have not heard of this. thanks letgo
Posted 12/13/2011 12:36 PM (GMT 0)
@ twinkl,

Great idea to get a diet buddy!


@letgo,

If a person has a yeast overgrowth (Candida throughout the body), or is very prone to that, a yeast-free diet is recommended. Especially while on anti-biotics.

One of the things I can't wait to do once I am off antibiotics is to get back to baking bread!!! tongue
Posted 12/13/2011 2:21 PM (GMT 0)
AG- my wife gets gluten free bread mix from Whole Foods Market and it is great - it does have the yeast but no gluten....and I thought gluten was the biggest concern vs. the yeast?
Posted 12/13/2011 3:14 PM (GMT 0)
Yazzer - it depends; many people with chronic conditions have a gluten intolerance. My markers for this were low, so I don't think gluten is the problem for me.

However, yeast can be a problem for people who've taken a lot of ABX or have a bad diet in general. Yeast is also known as candida, and having an overgrowth can actually mimic the same symptoms of lyme. I've struggled with yeast for the past few years as I was on long-term ABX a couple of years ago.
Posted 12/13/2011 3:35 PM (GMT 0)
What's weird is, I don't seem to be getting any problems with either yeast or having gluten issues - even with the large abx doses...I do take probiotics (85 billion) plus eat yogurt and drink kefir a lot so maybe that's saving me....but I have significantly reduced my gluten intake as a precaution since being diagnosed back in June...
Posted 12/13/2011 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
WWJD - That sounds great! I like your idea of starting slow. I did it really hard core 2 years ago for 2 weeks, and it was so difficult. I did experience the die-off at first but felt much better.

Since then I've had a better diet overall but I still splurge on sweets mostly at the office. I will send you an email about getting started.
Posted 12/14/2011 12:40 AM (GMT 0)
It's so ironic I read this,
Just today I decided I HAD to do somthing.
I always thought carbs was the problem I crave carbs like you would not believe.
So=== I can't go cold turkey, meaning I can not totally cut out bread I love bread, I love carbs I figured its the disease causing the craving?

diet buddy is an awesome idea.
Posted 6/2/2012 6:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi to all. I have Lyme. I also was told to go on an yeat free diet. The problem being I eat mostly veggies, fuit and cheese. I don't mind meat and fish but not my first choice. I need a shopping list. I have never been on a diet. this is so hard!
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