Hello Mendingmysoul and Travelinglady,

thank you both for replying! I am going to make an appointment with the doctor and ask him what could be the cause of my problems. It may be a metabolism problem, but my thyroid gland has been examined and it also works as it should. I have a lot of digestive problems too. I am bloated most of the time and someone even asked me if I was pregnant. My stool is often very slimy. On some days it is just slime. (Sorry if this is too much information. )

I have been on a gluten free diet for years, but I am not even sure if I have a gluten intolerance. I was "diagnosed" by a homeopathic therapist. I am afraid of going to the doctor, because "everyone" says most people do not suffer from food allergies and it is all just in their head.

Most of the time I eat healthy food with meat, rice or potatoes. After a meal, I feel full, except for the days after I skipped meals, then I eat everything that is within my reach.

My weight is healthy, but I have gained weight over the years and it is especially on my belly and my hips (problem areas!). I'd feel happier if I would lose a couple of pounds, but because I am so extremely hungry if I eat less, I feel I can't. I also would prefer to be a vegetarian, but under the circumstances, that seems unwise.

Thank you again for replying and reading my concerns, it means a lot to me!

MJ