There are no specific dietary guidelines for people with lupus other than to observe a balanced diet that includes the appropriate amounts of food from each food group. Include a variety of foods from all food groups. Eat foods that are low in fat, high in fiber, and less refined. Corticosteroids often increase the appetite and unless you are careful, unwanted weight gain can occur. Realizing that overeating is inconsistent with a wellness lifestyle is a step toward controlling weight and practicing wellness.
Exercise increases the amount of lean muscle mass and increases the body's capacity to burn up fat.
Record everything you eat for one day. Consult a dietician or nutrition book to determine your fat and caloric intake. Set realistic goals for how you will improve your diet. Be wary of reports that make outrageous claims for easy weight loss. Reports from genuine scientific research that use controlled studies and find the same results in more than one laboratory, are probably authentic.