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Turmeric and garlic are good for inflammation. Dairy and gluten can be culprits in terms of causing it (at least for me).

I have actually just started a Candida diet. I think I vastly underestimated how this may have caused some of my weight gain. I’m taking a few natural supplements and cutting carbs/ sugar. I can let you know how it goes if you’re interested (I don’t sell anything I promise). Haha

That is amazing! I started at 190 and I’m down to 156. Can’t wait until I hit that 135 mark!

Happened to me once. Went to a Physio. From what I remember she kind of gently massaged it out and I believe there may have been a heating pad involved too. Took multiple visits. Good luck with your healing!

I have logged for 4 straight months now. Also looking for more active friends as people drop off after time. Feel free to add me :)

Just ordered clothing a size smaller than what I’ve been wearing and my old coat fits again so I don’t need to buy a new winter coat which I thought I was going to need.

Looking for friends to help keep me accountable! Looking to lose 5 more pounds before the New Year and then hopefully starting off the New Year at a healthy weight with a goal to lose a few more lbs and tone up :).

Less than 5 pounds to get my BMI under 25. My goal was to get it done before New Years but would love to hit it in the next 4 weeks.

I texted my best friend after hitting my second major weight loss goal...and for the second time no response. Why can’t people just be happy for your success? I’m the type to cheer for everyone no success too big or too small. I gave the benefit of the doubt the first time it happened but it’s clear she’s not happy for me.…

I’ve been back on here for about 5-6 weeks now. Looking for more friends to help keep me motivated :).

Mini goal is to lose at least 5 pounds by the end of September and 10 within the next 6 weeks. Down 2.2 so far so it should be doable.

Amazing!

I have had to cut out gluten this past year and I find most of the alternative gluten free foods seem to be almost double the calories. Have you thought about what items have replaced the whites in your diet and how the calorie count from that may be affecting things? Just a thought!

My biggest accomplishments this year: 1) Lost 12 pounds (started last January) and kept it off. 2) Currently in a size 2 :) 3) Lost 6 inches off my waist 4) Did my first pull up 5) Felt proud of my body!!! For 2013 May drop another 5-8 pounds.

Like someone else as many as it takes! I tend to stick to lower calorie drink options but given that I managed to stay at my goal weight from last year I'm going all out. It's only 1 night so you may as well have fun!

Mine isn't nearly as bad as some of these. I recently went on a first date for coffee with a guy. He orders his first and pays for his and then has me pay for mine. He immediately goes on a rant about how expensive things are "these days" which lasts about 30 mins. I then find out he lives at home with his mom and dad and…

He was probably trying to compliment you on your weight loss but it came out all wrong. There are much better ways to make a comment on it and still be polite. I'm curious what was your response to this?

:( Sorry if this has happened to you Carl. There are good women out there, they're just hard to find sometimes :flowerforyou:

I had someone bail on a date last week. It's never a good feeling. I've had a much nicer guy message me since then. In regards to online/ offline cancellations I have NEVER been stood up for a date that was happening "offline" with someone. The only times this has happened were when I met the guy online.

Single in NS

If you have only plateau'd for one week I wouldn't worry about it. Depending on how much you are exercising/ your sodium intake it could be water retention etc. Have you done measurements? If so, how did they look for the week? If not you should take some now for future comparison. You would be surprised at how you can…

Can you tell me when the last time was that you saw a personal trainer spend an hour on an elliptical at the gym? I've been working out for years and they usually spend 20 minutes tops to get the HR up and move onto other things.

The OP was right about personal trainers not liking these things for people who are in good shape and have no health issues. My personal trainer refused to put me on one of these machines after doing my initial fitness assessment. After years of running uphill outside and lots of soccer playing these machines couldn't make…

Nope. No message or text whatsoever. HOW RUDE! But like I said earlier it's on to the next one :)

OK. It's decided then. On to the next one. I thought I was being insensitive to the child issue as I don't have any kids of my own but I have to agree with most of you that he could have at least sent a quick text.

On Friday his ex had decided last minute she didn't want to take their daughter for the night and he ended up spending the night with his daughter instead. It was my first time agreeing to a date with someone who has a child so I was a bit torn on whether or not to agree to a second date based on the fact he didn't send me…

This was a good laugh! Have a drink...or maybe two since they're twins. hehe

If she's not in the middle of a hard core work then why not? Definitely read her body language first though. It can be a big indicator of whether or not she wants you to strike up a conversation. Start with small talk and if she's interested she'll keep talking. Personally I wouldn't mind :)

Bumping for later :love:

Awww I love this story! Congrats to both of you!