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It's just so weird that I notice problems more often than not after I exercise! I really want to exercise, but feeling like this for a few days after is a major turnoff to me. I was hoping that this Pilates would be a nice easy transition into exercise - it's only 25 min at a beginner level. My abs have been minimally sore…

Well, my sister had her surgery this week. She actually had something called gastric sleeve surgery, so she has had a good portion of her stomach removed and taken out. It is not reversible. I am praying all goes well for her. The thought of this still terrifies me.

Ok, guys. I didn't want to get into some technical debate here. I didn't want to go into specifics on issues that I have already discussed with my doctors, and I didn't want to get into specifics regarding the testing I've went through for food sensitivities, and all of my eliminations that I've already went through in…

What is a macro and micro? Haha - I know nothing! I've discussed my issues with my doctor at length, and have done food sensitivity screenings to know what to look out for, and have avoided those specific items accordingly. After all the tests, including the sensitivity screenings, bloodwork, etc. I still have some…

I suppose in my mind, eating clean is eating food that is not processed. Lots of meats, fruits and veggies. The thing is, I haven't really looked into it much further than that, so it seems daunting to me. So, that I why I've posted this - I'm looking for a resource to guide me, and get me started down the path. I don't…

I've heard of that Whole 30 - just briefly skimmed it...it seems very strict. Have you done it? Is it crazy hard to follow? My impression was that there were even some clean foods that it does not allow you to have?

Thanks! It is nice to hear a positive story about this. And good to hear negatives as well. I definitely want to support my sister so that she can lead a healthier lifestyle. Unfortunately, I just feel that we live in a day and age where doctors are quick to do surgery and prescribe medicines when possibly other natural…

carol5047 - that is encouraging!

Bump for comments. Also wanted to add - I would not be taking these to cause weight loss and/or replace food/meals. I am strictly taking them to attempt to get healthier.

Also wanted to add to my original post - I am not taking these to lose weight and/or replace food in my diet. Thanks for all the comments everyone! I have purchased some and intend to give them a try for a while to see if they help me. I figure that adding extra fruits and vegetables on top of what I already get couldn't…

You know what is funny...I had done some food sensitivity testing about a year ago due to the GI issues. Annatto is a natural food coloring used in a lot of cheeses to color them yellow/orange. I was sensitive to annatto and had to avoid it for a while. Made me wish they'd just leave the coloring alone!

Thanks everyone for your responses! This newbie really appreciates all the info!! :happy:

I checked the Tofutti sour cream and cream cheese that I bought. They are non-hydrogenated.

Thanks for all the great advice everyone! I picked up so Tofutti sour cream and cream cheese tonight. Didn't think to look if they had the hydrogenated oils...grrr. I will give them a shot and see what they are like. I need to stop at the health food store to pick up some Daiya shreds, though. Kroger didn't carry it. I'm…

Very much agreed. :( Unfortunately. But, it hurts my guts a heck of a lot more that it hurts my heart!!!! :tongue: Guts for the win!

I will give some of these a try. I have given milk/cheese up due to GI issues. I've also found that my skin is looking extremely clear after giving it up. I suspect that I am able to tolerate dairy to some level, but previously it was making up a significant part of my diet - I was drinking a ton of milk and mainly…

I would put myself in the same boat as a lactose intolerant person. I have found that when I eat milk/cheese that I get horrible GI symptoms, and my face breaks out. My doc suggested giving up dairy to help with the GI symptoms and it has, knock on wood, been working. I don't want to cook just asian. I want to be able to…

Do you get these items in health food grocery stores?

LOL! Can you imagine if when my little kids got sick I was like "sorry, not going to be around you! Fend for yourselves!" :)

I had called the pharmacist about the nasal spray, and it was safe to use for extended periods of time.

Oh, and I totally agree with teh Zicam nasal swabs - those actually WORKED for me. And now they don't have them. So, I was hoping this Xlear Xylitol spray would do something similar, since it is also in teh nasal passage.

I do blame the sickness on teh kids most of the time!! :) And, for the record, I was my hands like a fiend, drink plenty of h20, and sleep is the one thing that I don't skimp on! :) I have taken Airborne before, maybe I should try it again. I think that the thing with the xylitol was that it help inhibit bacteria/viral…

My fitness goals are to feel comfortable in my work pants and not mind wearing a bikini during the summer. I am about 5'8" and about 135-140 pounds. I know it's not a very lofty goal, but I would just like to be comfortable in the clothes I own (and used to feel perfectly comfortable in). My hubs would like to lose quite a…

I should probably also mention that we have no intentions of joining a gym. We don't live close to one, and frankly do not want to deal with the hour long round trip commute it would entail.

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Thanks so much for the comments! These are good ideas, and I definitely like the idea of incorporating things slowly, rather than cold turkey! So far I've given up soda (about 1 1/2 mos ago), and I've given up drinking milk for the past few weeks. Replaced them both with ice cold water. Just these two small changes have…

Thanks so much for all the replies! I have continued not to drink milk since I initially posted this, and still have been feeling leaps and bounds better than I have in months! I still haven't attempted to rid my diet of cheese, but I have been trying not to snack on it as much, especially in the evenings. If there is some…

I forgot to mention...when I said I was feeling crappy I meant it literally. I have IBS issues. For a long time! I underwent food sensitivity testing last year and had to cut out several things for several months. It helped for a while but I'fe been having flare ups the past few miserable months. Even tho dairy wasn't an…

@mokey41 - I've been reading lots of things about dairy and how inflammatory they can be to your digestive tract. Given the extreme quantities of them that I eat and the sorry state of my digestive system, I was thinking doing without them for a month as a trial run to see how I feel may be in order. If it doesn't do a…

Haha - bad news is I've officially given up on trying to make it happen in the mornings. I'm too tired and can't get myself going. Good news - I've made myself find time in the evenings. thank goodness for long summer nights.