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Question....has your doc ever checked into "Chronic Fatique Syndrome"? Here is an interesting article..... http://www.everydayhealth.com/fibromyalgia/fibromyalgia-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.aspx

Big congrats on your weight loss so far!! You talked about taking a break from artificial sweeteners. I know you were asking for input about weight loss, but was curious if removing the the additives would help with the GI problems. Here's part of an article.... "Artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes, found in many…

Week. 1: 28.3 miles Week 2: 17.9 miles Week 3: 27.7 miles Week 4: 14.1 miles January Total: 88 miles (walk, snowshoe, treadmill)

Week. 1: 28.3 Week 2: 17.9 Week 3: 27.7 Total to date: 73.9 miles

Jan 8 - 2.4 miles Jan 9 - 2.4 miles Jan 10 - 2.4 miles Jan 11 - 3.5miles (treadmill) Jan 12 - 0 miles Jan 13 - 4.8 miles Jan 14 - 2.4 miles Week 1 (28.3miles) + Week 2 (17.9) = 46.2/60

Jan. 6 walk- 2.4 miles snowshoe- 3.5 miles:heart: (Thanks, Santa!) Jan 7 walk- 2.4 miles Total 28.3/60

Jan. 4....treadmill 2 miles Jan. 5...treadmill 4.5 miles Total: 20/60

What an awesome transformation!!! Question......so did you win the $50,000 Get Fit Challenge???

Jan 3, 2014 walk with neighbor ladies...2 miles treadmill @ 4mph....2 miles Total to date.... 13.5/60

January 2, 2014 Morning walk with neighbor ladies....2.4 miles Snowshoeing....3.6 miles Total...6 miles Time for a nap!!!:yawn:

HNY, Everyone!! 3.5 miles via Travis (the treadmill) tonight. Hopefully it will warm up tomorrow, so this gal can get outside.....and ditch "Travis" in the basement.

The Color of Water....(A Black Man's Tribute To His White Mother) Author: James McBride Awesome!!

3.4 miles in my new TUBBS Snowshoes......Thanks Santa!!!

Thanks, Bootcey for starting this group!!! I'm Joanne (56 yrs,) from ccccold Alberta, Canada. I reached goal and maintained for about a year, but have slacked off in the last 6 months. And the pounds are slowly adding up! I'd like to get back to healthy eating and consistent exercise. So, I commit to 60 miles for the month…

Here's another.... http://www.tasteofhome.com/Top-10-Recipes/Top-10-Cheap-Dinner-Recipes

Here's a great site for healthy, inexpensive meals! http://www.budgetbytes.com/ Blessings!

Or this? http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/484292-the-best-crockpot-recipe-i-ve-ever-made

Was it this????? 3 lbs chicken breasts 1 bottle of Franks Red Hot. hot sauce 1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dry mix Cook on low for 6-8 hours Shred the chicken, add in one tablespoon of butter and mix.

Ideas for low carb breakfasts.... http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=low%20carb%20breakfast%20ideas&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CCoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Flowcarbdiets.about.com%2Fod%2Fmenus%2Fa%2Fbreakfastmenus.htm&ei=pMC5UYnwKaqciQK52YGYDw&usg=AFQjCNFyK6VLXv0pjbitbxmknvOQK-NhWA Use lower carb fruits like…

Alice laughed. 'There's no use trying,' she said 'one can't believe impossible things.' 'I daresay you haven't had much practice,' said the Queen. 'When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast. :heart: :flowerforyou: :heart:

Congrats on your weight loss so far! Here is some info I found on www.mayoclinic.com... "The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting sodium to less than 2,300 mg a day — or 1,500 mg if you're age 51 or older, or if you are black, or if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease. "…

Hope you are feeling better soon!!! B.R.A.T. diet might help till your tummy is better....Banana, Rice (plain), Applesauce, Toast (plain)

Thanks for the great recipe! Questions: What size square pan did you use? 8x8? Do you use 6 lasagna noodles in total? Cheers, Jo:flowerforyou:

The Starfrit Nutritional Scale was purchased in Canada at Canadian Tire. It was under $20 (on sale). I'm not sure where you would find it in the US.

"Cheat" meals/days work for some, but they just throw me right off. I end up wanting MORE, MORE, MORE! So I save room for one 100 calorie treat each day.....usually a frozen fudge bar or Skinny Cow ice cream. Yum! :flowerforyou:

I LOVE my STARFRIT digital scale!!!

My new favorite gadget..... OXO JULIENNE PEELER!!! I LOVE making "zucchini spaghetti" with this peeler! Peel the zucchini into a bowl and then either microwave it for 2-3 minutes or gently warm it in a non-stick fry pan. Top with your favorite spaghetti sauce and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. A whole zucchini is less than…

I really enjoy watching all the free documentaries out there. Have you watched these: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/874515-the-weight-of-the-nation-documentary Cheers, Jo PS awesome truck!

Looks like you picked a winner!!! All the very best to you on your journey! "U.S. News evaluated and ranked 29 diets with input from a panel of health experts. To be top-rated, a diet had to be relatively easy to follow, nutritious, safe, and effective for weight loss and against diabetes and heart disease. The…