We are finding that some obesity is determined by which population(s) of gut bacteria people have. Our gut bacteria control us. The wrong kind create powerful cravings for the foods they want, as well as very sick feelings when they die off (migraines, upset stomach, malaise). They have already done fecal transplants to show that switching the gut bugs changes a person’s obesity status. One day there will be a better way.
Definitely add (slowly) more good fermented veggies etc to your diet, and expose yourself to good bacteria from good soil (like eating beans or tomatoes from a good garden, not scrubbing them, just brushing them off). Avoid sugary things. One day there will be probiotic “medicines, that will help. Until then, get some good probiotic foods in you.
Thank you!!