As food intolerance is a prime factor in many cases of long standing digestive & intestinal discomfort problems, you should try to follow an elimination diet that mainly consists of eating chicken, fish, white rice & soft boiled or steamed vegetables for the first 5 to 10 days (before following the Meal Plan below).Thereafter you can introduce 1 other food at a time but gauge the reaction you have to the new food.There is no 'One diet that fits all' as everyone has different reactions and in our opinion, this is the best approach to determine your problem food item(s). It is a bit more difficult for vegetarians due to limited choice of high protein and low fibre foods.Start by eliminating wheat, gluten & dairy products i.e. no bread, pasta, cheese etc.Eat mainly soft boiled or steamed vegetables with white rice, eggs, fish (if you eat it) & only 2 fruits per day for the first 5 to 10 days. Thereafter you can introduce 1 other food at a time and gauge the reaction you have to the new food.If you have found losing weight difficult while having Digestive & Intestinal problems, it has been determined that food intolerance is one of the main reasons. This is due to your body's reaction to various foods. You will find that once you have corrected your digestive & intestinal problems, you will be able to shed that excess bodyfat, fluid retention (that puffy look) & weight far more easily. Eat 5 to 6 small meals per day as opposed to 2 or 3 big meals. Try to eat every 3 to 4 hours as this curbs the appetite and keeps the metabolism working at optimum speed and helps to avoid putting excessive strain on your digestive system per meal Avoid eating bread, pasta, spaghetti (wheat products), added sugar and/or salt products too often. Don't drink fruit juices often. Use mainly mineral water, herbal teas and sugar free Cranberry juice. NO 'Ready Meals' - most of these contain lots of added salt, sugar, additives, preservatives etc.Beneficial supplements - Digestive Enzymes, Probiotics (Acidophilus & Bifo), Psyllium Husk, Aloe Vera, Magnesium, Zinc