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It's motivating to hear that you went off plaquenil without firm disapproval from your doctor. I am not planning to get pregnant for a year or more, so maybe I'll find a doctor before then that is more on board before I go through with it- I would like the support of knowing my doctor is in it with me and helping me…

I don't know what I have. I've had 2 different rheumatologists diagnose my blood work as having my having SLE (lupus). My results probably show indicators of other stuff going on, but SLE is my major issue.

Wow, your boss sounds terrible! I think that when people see others lose weight and get healthy, they should be happy for that person and motivated to improve their own health. One reason that I've always been comfortable being overweight is that I don't get unwanted attention. I think people that are normal weight or…

hustling humdingers 171.4 (yay another loss!)

I'm out of the challenge too! I usually work out at night, but I was so tired and I've heard that rest should come first so I went to bed at 8 pm! Good luck to you all!

August 15th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

August 14th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

August 13th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes (Finished day 10 of Ripped in 30! Making progress!) Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

August 12th Did I stay within my calorie budget? yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes

http://www.theclothesmakethegirl.com/recipes-index/ These are just some of the sauces off of Melissa Joulwan's "Recipe Index" on her blog. She is the author of Well Fed (a paleo cookbook) Spices & Sauces Best Stir-Fry Sauce EVER: that’s all you need to know Basil Pesto: the paleo take on the traditional South Indian Curry…

Paleo Ranch dressing is just Paleo Mayo with added spices. I made a different version of paleo mayo: http://www.theclothesmakethegirl.com/2010/06/03/the-secret-to-homemade-mayo-patience/ Then here is what you add to her Mayo recipe: Ranch Dressing 1/4 cup homemade mayo 1/2 clove garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon paprika 2…

@dandelion39 Great job getting through the month! I am on day 12 of my whole 30... The one exception to the "rules" is that I've been weighing myself. I've lost about 5 lb so far in the 12 days. I did exercise too, though- I started Ripped in 30...so I'm not sure if that effected my weightloss (I hear you can gain weight…

Hustling Humdingers 173.2 (Yay for another week of weight loss!!!) 8/12/13

August 11th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

I started my Whole30-paleo diet on August 1st. I lost 2 lbs my first 4 days with a couple "cheats" (I weigh in on Mondays) and I'm on my second week and will have lost 3 or 4 more lb by tomorrow. It's nice to see the scale drop like that, but like you- expect it to level off afer the first month. I am also exercising each…

August 10th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

I'm so sad today- I got a rash from my diet! I started the Whole 30 on August 1st because I wanted to see if it would help my lupus to cut out inflammatory foods (including all that processed junk food). I think my body is going through a detox or I'm allergic to something new I've been eating :(

August 9th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

August 8th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

I just started Paleo but here is my list: 1. Eggs 2. Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts 3. Ground Beef 4. Turkey patties (I eat these for breakfast) 5. Broccoli (although I eat a lot of Baby Carrots too...couldn't decide which to put here..) 6. Apples / Applesauce (I buy organic apples since they are on the dirty dozen) 7.…

August 7th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

I'm 26, and I started Whole30 on August 1st. I plan to continue paleo lifestyle afterwards... Looking for support of other paleo practicing women! Please add me

August 6th Did I stay within my calorie budget? yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes

August 5th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

My motivation is back in overdrive you guys! We can do this! I got my motivation by reading really informative articles online about diet/health. Then I decided to change my lifestyle and stop eating almost all processed foods and foods with added sugar- it's really hard but I started last Thursday and I'm doing great so…

Hustling Humdingers 176.0 (I lost 2 pounds- wahoo!) 8/5/13

August 3rd Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes August 4th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

I started RI 30 today- August 2nd! I hope to find others that are starting early to mid August for support and motivation! Amy

August 2nd Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Date: August 1, 2013 Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes Weigh in: 178.5