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How To Increase Weight With IBS

by Kirsten Jackson Consultant Dietitian BSc Hons, RD, PG Cert 12 Comments

Are you left wondering ‘how can I increase weight weight IBS?’

When you are trying to avoid IBS symptoms you may find that you struggle to gain weight. This is because your diet has become too restrictive.

You will be feeling confused about what you should be doing next. You want to try the low FODMAP diet but can you gain weight on this? Surely more restriction would lead to even more weight loss?

This confusion will leave you in quite an anxious place, not knowing where to go next despite being keen to make progress.

In this post I am going to explain why you are finding it hard to gain weight and what can you do about it. I will also be touching on eating disorders.

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Why Is It Difficult to Increase Weight With IBS?

You will likely be thinking that your weight loss is due to the malabsorption of lots of nutrients. This will be causing you to worry and feel very anxious about your current condition.

Unlike other digestive diseases such as coeliac disease or inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), IBS does not cause malabsorption which leads to weight loss.

Sure, you may have malabsorption of certain food elements such as lactose in milk. But this would affect your total calorie absorption minimally.

In coeliac disease and IBD, a large part of the gut is inflamed which prevents the absorption of a large quantity of calories (1, 2). This leads to weight loss.

The reason you are finding it difficult to gain weight in IBS is because you have restricted your diet so much that your total calorie intake is now very low.

How Can I Increase Weight With IBS?

You will likely be feeling quite frustrated trying to work out how to increase your weight without causing IBS symptoms. You may even be thinking that there is only so much of your ‘safe foods’ that you can possibly eat.

So gaining weight in IBS is like gaining weight at any other time. You need to eat more calories than what you burn off. And, you need to do this consistently.

To gain just 0.5kg a week will mean that you must eat an additional 500 calories each day.

So now you will be thinking – “great thanks Kirsten, I need to eat more, but how the bloody hell do I do that?”

Firstly, you can not do this alone. The very fact that you are struggling to gain weight suggests that your diet is far too restrictive already. You will currently be putting yourself at risk of long term nutritional deficiencies.

You need to get the guidance of a dietitian so you can;

  1. Ensure your diet is providing you with all those nutrients that you need for good health.
  2. Increase your calorie intake with foods that do not worsen your IBS symptoms.
  3. Get to the bottom of those IBS symptoms!

Can I Go On The Low FODMAP Diet and Gain Weight?

Yes absolutely! Many people think this is not possible as it is more food restriction.

This is actually not true, the low FODMAP diet provides you with many food choices, allowing you to gain weight as needed. It also addresses your IBS symptoms which is the initial cause of you changing your diet and losing weight in the first place.

BUT – as with any complex diet, it is recommended that you do not do this alone.

Can I Join The Take Control Program and Increase Weight With IBS?

Again, Yes!

So part of the reason for writing about this topic is that I get asked about it all the time from people who are keen to join the program.

The program includes the low FODMAP diet, which we have already discussed. But, it also addresses regular eating, mental wellbeing and exercise – all areas which will help regulate your weight.

You will also have access to our online community where you can ask me and the other members for support and extra tips where needed.

Eating Disorders and IBS

IBS and eating disorders are linked. One study showed that 64% of people who had a diagnosed eating disorder, also fitted the criteria for IBS (3).

Please note, the low FODMAP is not recommended fort those who have a current or previous eating disorder. If this is relevant to you, please contact us for 121 support and guidance.

Filed Under: Dietary Advice (non Low FODMAP) Tagged With: IBS weight loss

About Kirsten Jackson Consultant Dietitian BSc Hons, RD, PG Cert

Kirsten Jackson is a UK registered Consultant Gastroenterology Dietitian and founder of The Food Treatment Clinic. She has undergone many qualifications to get where she is today, including a UK BSc Honours Degree in Dietetics and Post-Graduate Certificate in Advanced Dietetics. In addition to this, she has FODMAP Training from Kings College London University. Kirsten set up The Food Treatment Clinic in 2015 after first experiencing digestive problems herself. She felt that the NHS was unable to provide the support individuals needed and went on to specialise in this area before opening a bespoke IBS service. Kirsten also participates in charity work as an Expert Advisor for the IBS Network. In addition, she can be seen in publications such as Cosmopolitan and The Telegraph discussing IBS as an Official Media Spokesperson to the IBS Network.

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  1. Rahul says

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    I have diagnosed ibs what should I do to increase weight as I am underweight

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    • Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian says

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      Hi Rahul! Thank you for your message. You can find a couple of options under the ‘work with me tab’ at the top.

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      • Indu says

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        Plz ma’am help me i am also suffering from ibs nd i am underweight

      • Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian says

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        Hi Indu – please feel free to take a look at the work with me options πŸ™‚

  2. Arun Kumar N V says

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    Hi Kirsten Jackson ,

    I am one of those who is suffering with IBS. I have tried a lot things like stopping those food items which is causing the disorder to increase. Even then, I am losing weight.
    How can I get treated being in India.

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    • Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian says

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      Hi Arun, thank you for your comment! I work 100% online so you can join the 1-2-1 VIP program or the online Take Control group program from anywhere in the world – just take a look and see what you think suits you more πŸ™‚ .

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  3. Thomas Buell says

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    I am a runner who is underweight at 5 feet 5 inches and 112 pounds. My doctor wants me to get to 125 pounds. I was a very healthy runner until about 2 years ago when I started to have stomach issues. The gastroenterologist gave me an endoscopy which reviled an ulcer. I took Nexium for this but continued to have issues. I was then diagnosed with h pylori. The h pylori and ulcer are both gone but I continue to have constipation and bloating every time I eat. I find it difficult to run without stomach issues.

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    • Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian says

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      Hi Thomas, I am sorry to hear this. It sounds like you have post-infectious IBS. I would recommend looking at our VIP programme to help you pin-point the cause and build your gut back up after having H.pylori and subsequent treatment.

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  4. Thomas C Buell says

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    I’m not sure if I have IBS but I have a lot of bloating and constipation after I eat and find it hard to gain weight. I’m also trying to get back into running without stomach pain.

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    • Kirsten Jackson Specialist Dietitian says

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      We recommend that you visit your doctor to get testing carried out πŸ™‚

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  5. Miss Janet Anderson says

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    Hi My name is Janet Anderson.i have been suffering from ibs for a number of years now and I am about 1 and a half stone under my BMI weight .I have just found out 2 days ago after weeks of tests and biopsies that I have throat cancer and I am undergoing biopsies for breast cancer liver cancer and bowel cancer .I have been told because I am so underweight I will not get through operations or chemotherapy but if I can gain weight I could possibly get through radiotherapy.I already drink fortisip drinks through prescription but I struggle to drink more than 2 aday on top op my gluten and lactose free diet which I do have every two to three hours (little and often).I am now in a desparate to gain weight because they might not be able to give me radiotherapy unless I gain weight and the clock is ticking on my cancer.Any help to gain weight would be so appreciated because I haven’t much time left.

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    • Serena Bansal says

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      Hi Janet. I am so sorry to hear this and to hear that you are going through so much. Unfortunately, we are not able to give out dietary advice without further detailed assessment. Please do not hesitate to get in touch via admin@thefoodtreatmentclinic.com and we will be happy to help as much as we can or alternatively, direct you to someone who can help you further with the support your require!

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πŸ‘‰ So often in IBS we are told to β€œjust avoid your food triggers”. Often people think that simply following the low FODMAP diet will fix their IBS. But as you can see from this diagram the picture is a lot more complex than just food and other elements need to be addressed before we even consider our diet. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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πŸ‘‰ So instead of placing so much emphasis on your diet, start at the bottom of the hierarchy of needs and work your way slowly up from there which is the technique we use in the Take Control Method.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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β€œWhen someone tells me they have β€˜tummy troubl β€œWhen someone tells me they have β€˜tummy troubles’ too”​​​​​​​​
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😭 When you have IBS, why does everyone seem to want to voice their opinion? These unhelpful comments can leave you feeling even more alone than you already do.​​​​​​​​
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🀝 Instead of suffering this burden alone try to incorporate the Take Control principle of finding a group of other people just like you who you can talk to about the condition. This will help you be more at ease with your condition as you are supported. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​
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😫HAVE YOU EVER CUT OUT GLUTEN FOR YOUR IBS? β € 😫HAVE YOU EVER CUT OUT GLUTEN FOR YOUR IBS? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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😞Gluten is NOT the baddy! One of the first things many people do to help their IBS is to cut gluten out of their diet - but this isn’t necessary and can make your life all the more harder. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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πŸ€”So why do people find that gluten alleviates their symptoms? Fructans, which are FODMAPs are often found in food that contain gluten and these can cause symptoms. Good gut health is NOT about exclusion it is about inclusion. Implement the Take Control Method and aim for as varied and as unrestrictive diet as possible πŸ™πŸ». ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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πŸ‘‰A note on coeliac disease - please make sure you visit your GP to get an accurate diagnosis of IBS to rule out anything else ( do not just assume it is IBS!).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’« I will say it time and time again, IBS is NOT JUST a dodgy tummy. It is poor mental health, it is poor body image, it is an awful relationship with food πŸ˜” . Mental health can play such a huge role in IBS. It can feel like a viscous circle of anxiety. We have anxiety about eating food/getting symptoms and then this anxiety itself leads to symptoms…​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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🀩 But what if we could take control of this anxiety? Putting your mental health as a priority, in your IBS management, like in the Take Control Method, can make all the difference. Why not try using a food and mood diary to see if your mood directly impacts your symptoms?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ‰ Fed up of trying everything you can but nothing seems to be working? Download my FREE top 10 IBS mistakes! Link in bio.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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How do you self-soothe? πŸ₯°β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹
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😒In IBS we can take so much time focusing on our pain and daily struggles that we don’t take the time out to actually care for ourselves.Instead we feel stressed and defeated and feel like just giving up. ​​​​​​​​
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πŸ€”Instead of focusing on your pain, adopt the Take Control Method by prioritising you and your mental health and well-being. Why not try one of the above self-soothe suggestions this week?​​​​​​​​
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😭 Can you relate? Comment below πŸ‘‡ ​​​​​​​​
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😒 Having IBS can really take a toll on your mental health. In turn your IBS can cause anxiety and your anxiety can then cause IBS symptoms leading to a viscous cycle. Your fears are REAL and they are VALID and they can be really debilitating! IBS can impact so many aspects of your life big and small! β €β €β €β €β €
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πŸ€” But what if you no longer had to deal with any of these fears and could get your symptoms under control! Instead of continuing with these behaviours adopt the take control method of social support and open up about your IBS to someone!β €β €β €β €β €β €
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πŸ€” WHICH ONES DID YOU KNOW? Comment below πŸ‘‡ ​​​​​​​​
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😞 IBS is a very complex disorder to navigate by yourself. It’s more than just altering your diet, a lot of factors are at play with your IBS. Trying to work out what triggers your IBS is an absolute mind field.​​​​​​​​
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Adopting the Take Control Method, where the 4 pillars of IBS relief are all addressed (diet, movement, mental health and sleep), has helped so many of my clients to achieve that ultimate symptom relief because it considers EVERYTHING, not just what you out in your mouth.​​​​​​​​
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πŸŽ‰ πŸŽ‰ Fed up of trying everything you can but nothing seems to be working? Download my FREE top 10 IBS mistakes! Link in bio.​​​​​​​​
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What is your positive? 😊 πŸ˜₯It can be really What is your positive? 😊 

πŸ˜₯It can be really easy to focus on the negatives of IBS as it is so debilitating. You plan your life around your IBS and you understandably feel resentful for that. 

πŸ’ͺ🏼But living with IBS actually makes us a stronger and more empathetic person πŸ’ͺ🏼. I want to challenge you today to focus on a positive of IBS. Having a positive mindset is something we encourage in the Take Control Programme to support your mental health ❀️

⏩ If you haven't already, don't forget to grab my free IBS download - πŸ”— in bio
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