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I've been currently doing that and I'm feeling like I need to up the weight and be more challenged. I'm attempting to do TRX once a week or an advance strength class. I'll see what program my trainer comes up with. Probably do higher weights/less reps with her and less weight/more reps on other days on my own. It's super…

There's a few folks here who are working to maintain so you would be in good company.

Oh boo, that sounds horrible. I have it only in my right foot. I've done PT for it and I use orthotics which reminds me I should get some new ones. The PT exercises helped a lot and once in a while, I'll do it. They mostly help strengthen and stretch the muscles and helps with stability. I've noticed in my personal…

Glad you found a gym that works for you. I like going to classes as it helps me stay motivated and keep going.

I actually was just reassessing my goals with my trainer. I told her I like the size I am right now about a size 10 us) but want to lose more fat and build muscle. She's changing my workout program to lifting heavier weights and doing less reps. Before I was lifting moderately with 3 sets and I've built muscle which I'm…

Start Weight: 194 (highest weight last year) Challenge Start Weight: 174.0 Challenge Goal Weight: 165 Comments: had dairy the last several days. Thinking it's causing me to feel tired, increased post nasal trip, skin not looking as great and looking tired. Potentially may have caused weight gain. Going to remove from my…

So happy this group is continuing! Thanks for leading it!

Thanks @cxwhit3 for taking over this group!! I'm Imelda, 35, live in San Francisco and work as an office manager. I've been in the process this year so far in sorting out my food sensitivities/intolerances. I'm still working through it and hope to be done by mid April! I've learned a lot so far. My goals are to complete…

I seem to get constipated with pork. I'm going to test eggs this weekend as I'm not sure if they make me tired. Dairy was iffy so I'm testing that today and tomorrow. I still need to do corn, but I suspect that's what's given me the worst reaction. I still have soy, gluten, wheat and nuts to try. It's kinda sad and…

Starting Weight: 181.4 Challenge Goal Weight: 174 jan 7 week #1 183.8 jan 15 week #2 - 180.2 (just started elimination diet phase 1) week #3 - 179.2 week #4 - week #5 - week #6 - 178.4 week #7 - 177.6 week #8 - 176.2 week #9 - 177.2 week #10 -175.0 week #11 - 174.0 week #12 -172.4 Well, I shockingly made my goal weight…

Starting Weight: 181.4 Challenge Goal Weight: 174 jan 7 week #1 183.8 jan 15 week #2 - 180.2 (just started elimination diet phase 1) week #3 - 179.2 week #4 - week #5 - week #6 - 178.4 week #7 - 177.6 week #8 - 176.2 week #9 - 177.2 week #10 -175.0 week #11 - 174.0 A positive thought I had this week was: Keep moving…

I'm happy to disagree with you that it's not just calories in/calories out. I know it must be hard to believe, but it's true. I must be a human unicorn ...yay!

I'm losing weight without counting calories because I can't for the life of me log every little thing that goes into my mouth. And it's not sustainable for me. You can lose weight counting calories, but I rather focus on eating well that's sustainable for me long term and I feel healthy. Honestly, at the end of the day,…

I'm doing the elimination diet which I hadn't done in 5-6 years. I didn't have, at least that I could tell then, a reaction to adding food back in. This time around, I'm having reactions mostly to corn (need to test again), pork and maybe eggs. Still need to test other foods like nuts, beef, etc. Anyway, while I felt fine…

What does your dietitian say? I'd imagine there might be foods to limit/avoid if you have thyroid issues/Hashimoto's. I recently took out several foods out of my diet and I kid you not, my weight has dropped. Some foods are harder to process for people. I haven't lost weight like this in like 5-6 years and I think it was…

I've been almost strictly eating food from home the past 2 months due to being on the elimination diet ... Few weeks left hopefully!! Anyway, I just do it. I think I'll be a lot more aware of what's in food, mostly prepackaged food. But when I cook, I batch cook beans like making chickpeas roasted in some maple syrup and…

What's on your chicken and what kind of rice?

Fat from processed food, meh not so good. Fat from nuts, seeds, meat, eggs, (real) butter, oil (like EVOO) etc., that's fine. Go for the full fat when it comes to cheese, yogurt, etc., because the low fat stuff just adds more sugar, etc., and takes away the fat part which is good for you. Plus, it makes you more hungry and…

I'm in the process right now of re-introducing food and it's been eye-opening. I did the diet about 5-6 years ago and didn't notice anything, but this time around I'm noticing stuff and seeing how it different I feel without certain items in my diet and when I'm re-introducing foods. So far: Corn - might be a huge trigger…

There are a lot of cooking oils. More than ever before. However, they're not all that great for your body. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-reasons-why-vegetable-oils-are-toxic

I rarely cook with any other oil than coconut and olive oil. Here's a great link on how to best to purchase quality olive oil when you go to the store http://www.extravirginity.com/great-oil/how-to-buy-great-olive-oil I won't touch corn, vegetable, other oils, shortening and margarine because of how insanely processed they…

Starting Weight: 181.4 Challenge Goal Weight: 174 jan 7 week #1 183.8 jan 15 week #2 - 180.2 (just started elimination diet phase 1) week #3 - 179.2 week #4 - week #5 - week #6 - 178.4 week #7 - 177.6 week #8 - 176.2 week #9 - 177.2 week #10 -175.0 Effective Workout - Since my trainer is on vacation this month, getting to…

It's your body saying don't feed me processed fast food. How I feel after I eat food, whatever it may be, tells me if my body liked or didn't like the food.

I'll definitely say I'm about 11 lbs away from what I was at my lowest (that I recall), but I was able to easily able to fit in a dress when I weighed less. I was confused but realized that it's the strength training I've been doing. Clothes fit me looser even though I'm heavier but I've built up muscle. I'm super happy…

Thanks! Let us know how it goes for you. I hope you feel better through the process!

Thank you! Yes, I'm learning a lot so far. So glad it helped you find that wheat was giving you issues. It's a great diet for those with IBS to find their food triggers.

Yeah the book is really great and informative. I finally started introducing foods and I think I may have corn issue. I'm going to retest is, but I kid you not, I woke up the next day after having corn the night before for dinner (granted it was corn tortillas and tortilla chips, not the best so I will test actual corn…

Oh I'm glad it was helpful! Yes, I've had seeds before stocked in my kitchen but always favored nuts. But seeds have been great and make a great snack or addition to dishes. Don't forget chia and flaxseeds too! And I looooove the coconut milk. It's the best! I've used it if I didn't have avocado to put in my smoothies. I…

My chiropractor does it I think a few days a week. He likes it and has lost weight. I personally don't want to eat during an 8 he window each day, but I would suggest doing research and balancing your meals so youvarent starving.

Because I can't have nuts yet, I've learned to incorporate and appreciate seeds more. I like roasting pumpkin or sunflower seeds and using them on anything. They taste great and add some crunch. Plus, I didn't know have more protein than nuts, like hemp seeds. Great in salads, smoothies, anything. I've also been using…