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Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer caused by a genetic mutation in the CDH1 gene that normally produces a protein that suppresses stomach cancer. Found it early because my sister had an ulcer that had cancer inside it and she got DNA tested and found this mutation. No chemo or radiation needed since it was found stage 1a.…
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Update: January 2019 my weight has plateaued at 215 this entire month, total of 50 pounds lost so far. I'm eating anything, as tolerated. I've even been able to drink alcohol with my food. Today I put in my calories and see that I'm getting about 1500/day so my weight loss should slow down. One of my children will have to…
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Hi. Is this discussion ongoing? It has been almost a year since anyone posted.
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My name is Cheryl. I have chronic pain due to bone on bone in both knees after 10 years of CPPD (Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition) disease. I also have osteoarthritis in various areas of my body, and fibromyalgia symptoms as well. I have been on strong NSAIDs for 7 years and want to get off of them. I'm 57 and due for…
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I have been do this for almost two weeks. The first week I lost about 4 pounds. My biggest challenge is making the time to plan ahead. I use MFP to calculate my menu the night before so I'm not trying to do it on the fly. The biggest thing I miss is being able to have a piece of fruit for a snack. 1/3 cup blueberries or…
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I'm in my second week. I think I knew I could do this thing when I was able to have two pieces of french toast, two sausages, scrambled eggs, and sf syrup for breakfast yesterday. My biggest failing is not planning in advance. I use MFP the night before to balance my food the the next day and then print it out. This week…
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I teach my kids at home, 7th grader and 9th grader. The 9th grader is also on a local Basketball team and a competitive softball team right now. You'd think it would be easier to control my food since I am am home most of the day. I just started logging my food this week and it has taken everything I have to stay…
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I have osteoarthritis and pseudogout (a chronic arithritic condition that is NOT gout). I take anti-inflammatory meds daily and need to lose 80-100 pounds. I recently got very expensive knee braces called 'off-loaders". My knees still hurt everyday, but the braces really help. I can walk, use a recombant bike, do light…
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Hi Plaz58, I thought about it, but since my husband has to eat gluten free, and I am doing BFC I wasn't sure how many of the recipes I could use. I have a couple of Jorge's books and thought I would start there. In addition, MFP user meandjorge has a great blog that I found when I was looking for a BFC community. Just…
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I just started the BFC this week. I had no idea I was eating so much sugar! My downfall may be that I want more fruit than I can "afford" I love your blog (meandjorge), I found it when I was searching for a BFC community. As a newbie, I need a place to go to find food ideas, planning tips, and encouragement by others doing…
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Glad to hear that it is. I have a hard time doing anything aerobic that is more strenuous than walking because of bad knees. In the winter I usually take water aerobics 2x per week and that is easy on the joints.
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Found this recipe online and did some calculations to get the BFC ratio shown below. The counts on the evap milk came from the MFP food database. If you try it, please let us know if it tastes good. http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Your-Own-Low-Fat-Vanilla-Ice-Cream&id=38044 300ml = 10 oz pacific low fat evap milk 20…
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Don't know if I can list the link for that fast track menu plan, but if you google jorge cruise "fast track" pdf you will see it come up.
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You might try www.myfitnesspal.com which is similar to sparkpeople and DOES track sugar.
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Found this online: http://diet.lovetoknow.com/wiki/1200_Calorie_Menus I was given around 1500 calories by MFP, but for about two weeks had a problem getting at least 1100 or so. I am on a plan that (for now) disallows grains (all), sugar, and 'makes' me eat vegetables for breakfast. Ha Ha. I am not a happy camper. Can't…
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After my birthday on Saturday, I now qualify for this group. Never thought turning 50 would be so hard physically. I keep joking that my warranty just ran out. Bad knees/arthritic condition that won't stop hurting despite daily medication, a year of dental nightmares including three root canals and 4 crowns, one of which…
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I have been off all grains for 4 weeks now. If I have access to a microwave I fix this kind of lunch: frozen salmon patties with mango peach salsa and a salad homemade chile with beans over spaghetti squash and a fruit tasty bite madras lentil stew with an optional leftover protein like chicken and a salad taco salad,…
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Hope i can join your challenge. I'll call myself Cheryl in Colorado to distinquish myself from the first Cheryl. I've known I've been addicted to sugar for a long time now, have been overweight all my life, and am about 100 lbs overweight. Back in 1993, I lost and maintained a 60 lb loss and I was processed sugar free.…
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Thanks Kirry, Your post has encouraged me to give it another go. I have new medication (Lodine) now and my knees seem to be holding their own. When I was first diagnosed, anything I did (even just walking in my house) hurt me. I know they will hurt less as I lose weight too. Question on the CE, You say it involves heavier…
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I have almost all of the DVDs I think, but had to stop doing them because I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and my knees hurt all the time. I'm on newer medication now, twice a day, and I think I'd like to go back to jammin'. Any tips on how to baby my knees while TJing? I'm also quite overweight 5'9" 260), so that puts…
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Anyone remember that show Battlestar Galactica? My three tall sisters were extras on that show, they played the 'Angels' if you remember the two episode with the devil type guy and the angels that rescued and revived one of the main characters who was dead. I was an extra in the Blues Brothers Movie when I was 17. After we…
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When I was a kid, I used to like a dollop of mayo in the middle and just eat with a spoon. Now, I squeeze lemon juice on one, a little salt, and eat them like that. My problem is I eat at least 1/2 an avocado at a time because they get black when I leave them in the fridge, even covered with plastic wrap.
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Not being honest with myself is one of the major reasons I have not lost weight in the past. I have been in WW for (gasp, just realized) 5 years. I keep going to the meetings because I know that if I stop, I'll give up and gain all my weight back. I did lose 50 lbs in WW but now, am only 16 pounds lower than my highest…
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I'm Cheryl in Colorado from Highlands Ranch, Colorado (a suburb of Denver). New to this site and figuring out how to keep up with posts and topics. Do most of you just check recent topics? I notice that the site doesn't 'subscribe' you to posts so that you are notified when someone else posts there. Do I have it right?
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Thanks everyone for your positive encouragement. I went to my Weight Watchers meeting yesterday for the first time in 3 weeks (I've been sick) :sick: and I lost over 5 pounds! Yea! :happy:
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Hi all, I'm new to the site, been here about a week. I've been getting used to logging my food in the food diary and being consistent. I'm Cheryl in Colorado and I started here at 260 lbs. My ultimate goal is 170, but I've set my Weight Watchers goal to 190. I'm 49, a sahm of two kids, whom I home school. I have arthritis…
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Hi I'm Cheryl in Colorado, I just turned 49 and was struck by the way my body seems to be falling apart. Knee problems bad enough to deter vigorous exercise, teeth problems, dry eye problems, etc. I've been in Weight Watchers for x years now and I'm still messing around with being honest about what I eat. I lost 50 pounds…
