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I agree that you won't need the regular MD diagnosis.Regular Blood tests don't show up the gluten sensitivity like the naturopath will. My blood tests were all negative to all foods and the naturopath has me off of gluten, dairy, yeast and fried foods. I did do a gene test with an online lab and it showed I have 2 genes-…

bump. will definitely be back to this

What a great journey. You look so happy. Congratulations!!

I'm on day ONE of GF and dairy free and yeast free. What a learning curve is ahead of me. There are so many hidden ingredients in things, even ones that say gluten and dairy free. It's encouraging to read all your stories and see how much better you are feeling. You have been inspiring.

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Congratulations! A job well done. You look great!

Sounds delicious. I'll give it a try. Thanks.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOu should be very proud of your hard work. And you look so happy. What a transformation!

Will give it a try. Thanks.

WoW!!!!

Way to go!! You're lost a lot and have a lot to be proud about. Great progress.

Congratulations!! I bet you feel great! An inspiration

3-12 weight 175.8 3-19 weight 173.6 Yeah =down 2.2 lbs. I never thouht I'd get the scale to go in that direction. Did a whole lot more walking and really ate healthy. Didn't eat any exercise calories back. I gained doing that.

Congratulations. That is great.

Congratulations! A very inspiring testimony

Congratulations!! You've done a great job. I wish you luck on the rest. You can do it if you've gotten this far.

on 3-5 it was 174.8 on 3-12 is 175.8 Gained a lb. -I exercised more than I ever have- also ate the exercise calories, thinking that my metabolism needed boosting, well so much for that. I'm back to just increasing the exercise and the heck with adding exercise calories. I'm older-60 and I felt too full eating that much. It…

Wow that is great!!!!!!!!!!!!! Today I walked steady on the treadmill for 55 min. total. That was huge for me. Up from 10 minutes a week ago. I am charged. Let's do this!

Great job. you look so happy and confident. I hope you are proud of your hard work.

Congratulations Everyone!!!

Congratulations! You look fantastic. What a transformation.

Yeah! It sure feels good to see a loss after a plateau. Congrats and have a good week.

I finally dropped a lb. I'm trying hard to eat the calories I'm supposed to. I am encouraged. I took Sunday off from exercising, but I'll be back at it today. Have a good day.

starting weight 3-1-12 176 lbs today's weight 3-5-12 174.8 lost 1.2 lbs. am eating full amount of calories now and for the first time I have lost something. this is going to work.

So does that mean that we weigh in at this topic?

You are awesome. I really appreciate your encouragement. I hope you are doing well also. Have you been doing MFP long?

gigisview- This is exactly the kind of encouragement I need and appreciate. I think I'm go to like this group. So far this week I've gone from 10 to 15 minutes on the treadmill and I know I am going to do more. Eating enough calories and the right kinds of foods takes some planning and concentration. Thanks and have a good…

Dear Deborah Thank you for the advice. What I write down for exercise sounds like nothing compared to most folks, but I'm just going to increase it everyday. Sarah

Congratulations! You look terrific. I can see this plan really worked for you. Have a great life!

croutons and toasted Ezekiel bread