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The fact that I now have to really pay attention to every morsel of food I ingest has improved my relationship with food drastically. Overeating, or ingesting too much fat will through me clean under the bus.

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Exactly! and yeah, this thread is making me hot too. It's so frustrating, but then when you get a good doctor, I swear to you, it's like the Hallelujah choir is playing every time you see them. I could not be happier about my endocrinologist.

You know Kat, I so get you. I've been in that place with my cardiologist where I'm not willing to be dismissed, and I call him on it. It cost $80 to walk in the door, and we don't have $80 to burn, so take me seriously. I've refused a certain surgeon, and anthologist because they did not treat me respectfully when I had a…

In 6th grade I was diagnosed with a stomach ulcer, as well as IBS-D. I am 51 now.

WHOA! Now that's how to handle doctors!

Thanks! Good advice. Go back to being a baby. Funny, but I found the only thing I could stomach 6 weeks ago was bananas, and cream of rice. Oh, and full sugar coke, hot tea with real sugar. It was a real nightmare.

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Oh my, that sounds awful. :(

Not quite as much restriction as you, but I must follow a low FODMAP diet, and it is quite difficult. No garlic, no onions, no wheat, most fruits, and vegetables are off limits, with only a precious few that won't make me sick. I am basically okay with very lean meats, and potatoes, and then VERY limited amounts of low…

First time here, and THRILLED to find a one day at a time thread. Everyone's goals are amazing checklists, but I think I need be more abstract in my goal list. My goal is to stay on track today with calories, to eat foods that won't upset my digestive tract, to balance healthy as best as I possibly can within the…

Found it! Awesome!

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Oh my! (((HUGS))) First thing I MUST say, you can not allow yourself to believe that you are so unattractive that only the worst kind of men would be interested in you. That is self esteem, and depression talking, and not reality, not if you don't let it be. I'm going to say that not dating till you get your head on…

Many years ago I started using a video tape at home that was made by PT's from a local hospital out here. It was an amazing workout. I found some similar on youtube for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_rc2mQIqCA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aINJ2cHhQMo Hopefully these will help you. Good luck!

That not everyone appreciates your passion about being healthy, and it's best to spend time with folks who do, to prevent stumbling along the way. Birds of a feather and all.

Oh my goodness, throw it away! Quick!

Yes, it's real. You need to consult a professional in the field. There are many avenues you can take, they have in house rehab of sorts, and there is of course one on one therapy, as well as group therapy. Eating disorders are very common, and if you'd like a person to talk with about this, feel free to message me.

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Peace......What I'd like is my memory to forget his existence. Like *POOF* He's gone, just like he is good, and dead gone. That would bring peace, to forget, but I don't think I'll ever forget him. What he did to our family was leave an imprint much like the ripples on water when you touch it. It goes further, and further…

I had a dream about a person that's dead, good and dead, and probably rotting in hell. In this dream I was yet again explaining myself to this jerk, and why I couldn't have possibly made things better, or changed the said situation. Which, stupidly enough was supper, and why there was not enough of it, and he in my dream…

Best thing hands down for me was portion control dinnerware. It literally measures out every portion for me so I do not overeat. I use this for when the meal is the traditional meat, starch, vegetables. I use this when it's a broth based soup. I use the mini bowls when it's something like beef stew, or chili. If you feel…

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If finances have you vacationing Stateside you could go for historical. The East coast is the birthplace of our nation (I'm assuming you are American). Pennsylvania is a treasure trove of historical sights with Philadelphia, and the surrounding areas like Valley Forge. You can see the liberty bell, homes of Ben Franklin,…

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1 & 2 because the colors flatter you. #2 especially flatters you. The flowers of the top are gorgeous! The wrap around beach skirt combo really is quite stylish, you look very pulled together. If I were picking a suit for you, that would be my first choice, it's so stylish, it gives you a dignified Catherine Hepburn…

Mysteps, it took me several years to get that much weight off due to thyroid, and a little over a year ago I crashed, and burned, and ended up in ICU. My thyroid damaged my heart, and I nearly died. I have not recovered, I am in stage 3 CHF, and at stage 4 they will put me on a heart transplant list. I am doing everything…

I understand, having certain health challenges can make weight loss very difficult. From my own experience I can tell you that getting in enough protein while cutting your calories so far down can be a real challenge. As of late, I have found egg whites to be extremely helpful, I add them to smoothies. I also have found…