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I am gluten-free by doctor's suggestion although my test results do not indicate Celiacs (my biopsy was fine.) I've been gluten free since January 8th and have done pretty well...except for one episode which was also a binge episode. I am not diagnosed as a binger but I have a problem with particular foods which can very…
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Name/ real name: Moni Goal weight on March 31: 192.2 3/1: 198.8 (Feb 28) 3/4: 196.6 3/11: 194.6 3/18: 194.4 3/25: 3/31: Stressful week! I'll take it and be thrilled that it's a loss. I didn't do bad calorie wise but I ate such salty food I'm lucky I didn't baloon up! :)
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It was the fastest 5 pounds I've ever lost! I had mine in 1985, I was 19. No regrets whatsoever. My advice, be clear that the chances of breastfeeding are greatly reduced. I couldn't but I was ok with that. My scars have faded but in the end, i am scarred from side to side! My back pains went away immediately. Be sure to…
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7.95% since January 8th! Yahoo, I'll take it! :)
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Whether I'm working overtime (tax season), a regular 40 hour week, part-time or not working outside the home at all the ONLY way I get dinner on the table is by having a plan! I menu plan based on what is around the house and then make my grocery list based on what is needed to complete the plan. I look at our calendar to…
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I'm really not being snarky here. How about more meat? LOL I love a really meat-y soup. What about TVP?
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Any bean (white beans are good in a clear broth soup!) Adds some fiber and protein!
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Name/ real name: Moni Goal weight on March 31: 192.2 3/1: 198.8 (Feb 28) 3/4: 196.6 3/11: 194.6 3/18: 3/25: 3/31:
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Tuna Salad with greek yogurt, spicey brown mustard, old bay seasoning finely chopped onion and finely chopped celery. I add grated cheese and put between corn tortilals (I'm gluten-free) and and brown on the stove for a tuna melt but skip the tortilla (or bread and do a wrap with lettuce or cabbage)
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I get mine at Aldi's. I'm surprised at the number of things I can get there!
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I get all of my tea from Teapots 'n Treasures in Indianapolis. I've never walked in their store. Everything they sell if hand-blended on-site. I call the shop and ask them to walk the floor and tell me what they have made up! I have never been unhappy! http://www.teapots4u.com/ Because they hand-blend all the time, their…
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I can relate! I'm G-F under doctor supervision. We know I don't have celiacs but we're trying this to see if the symptoms I've been experiencing for years will be better! Let me add some other symptoms that have improved. Joints in the hands and feet feel better. Most (not all, but most) of the swelling in my ankles is…
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I weigh most mornings and if I weigh myself I record it. I'm well aware I will have daily changes and water weight and other variables but I love to look at the 30/90/180 day charts to see the trend. This is the first time I'm not all freaky about the small blips of gain or the stalls. Guess, I've finally realized that…
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I think I'm with you. I'm testing gluten-free on the advice of my doc. We'll assess my food journal later this spring. I'm keeping symptom notes in the notes section...so I have my diary locked. It's just TMI for others to see! LOL I'm questioning dairy as well, based on my journal. But, I'm not sure and I can't wait to…
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Name/ real name: Moni Goal weight on March 31: 192.2 3/1: 198.8 (Feb 28) 3/4: 196.6 3/11: 3/18: 3/25: 3/31: Hoping I just broke through a 3 week stall! :)
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You can also try next to the cream cheese section. Most of the flavors are in an island cooler in the deli section at Wal-Mart.
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Oh yeah, I have it with Rose hips as well as the star anise and ginger. Also vanilla or cocoa nibs! Yummy!
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So, what are "chai spices?" Or is it that we've b*st*ardized the meaning so bad that it's not a relevant phrase, anyway? LOL (My question is an honest one!" I love the whole cardamom, cinnamon, clove, pepper..., blend. Just curious.
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Totally agree. My point was, how can you use the log to figure out what is happening in your journey, if you are leaving out what can be a significant porion of your calorie intake? Obviously, my point wasn't made! LOL
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Slapping my forehead and saying duh! Great idea! LOL I track nutrients as well but haven't been putting my vitamins in. Will do that for a clearer picture!
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The only thing I don't log are spices. I log all food and drink (even non-calorie) so that I can assess my progress later. Like, I'm going through a stall right now. Ahhhhhh, I can actually go back and know exactly what I'm eating and drinking and try to figure out if it is just my body taking a short break or if I have…
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Love roasted brussel sprouts! So yummy and your pics look great. Nice addition with the cheese. I also like to coat mine with a "dressing" before roasting. Add some spicey brown mustard to the olive oil (or dijon if you don't like the bite of spicey brown) Love it!
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Name/ real name: MoniMoni2u / Moni Goal weight on February 28: 197.6 or 6 pounds for the month! 2/1: 203.6 (Weight for the end of January...1/31/13) 2/4: 201.8 2/11: 198.6 2/18: 199.0 2/25: 199.8 2/28: 198.8 4.8 lost this month. Didn't make my goal but I am on the downward trend! I've made it through the dark, sunless…
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If I use oatmeal in my meatloaf or meatballs I whirl it in the blender first. It really helps with the "crunch bits!" LOL
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My aldi's list includes: Chips (for the family) green & black olives banana pepper rings salt/pepper/spices flour, sugar, brown sugar (we don't go through much sugar) canned pineapple & mandarin oranges canned green beans, beets, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce & tomato paste (fire roasted tomatoes when they have them) Canned…
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Bump! Can't wait to try some of these! (I'm gluten free and just added mashed great northern beans to my salmon patties last week...Love the thought of a good veggie/bean burger as well!)
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Name/ real name: MoniMoni2u / Moni Goal weight on February 28: 197.6 or 6 pounds for the month! 2/1: 203.6 (Weight for the end of January...1/31/13) 2/4: 201.8 2/11: 198.6 2/18: 199.0 2/25: 199.8 2/28: I've gone from 1200 - 1400 calories to around 1800...I'm sure it will start going downward again soon! :)
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I'm undergoing a gluten-free test right now. In the past 11 years i've had 1 flex sig, 4 colonoscopies, and 1 endoscopy. I've had GI symptoms for 12 years and other symptoms for over 20. I've seen various doctors and specialists but have always kept the same Primary Care physician and the same Gastro. My PC physician has…
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Sorry that it took so long to get back. I had bought a few different flours a couple of weeks ago...without a plan which wasn't very smart. Anyway, I used the suggested %'s from this site and used what I had on hand to make a GF Flour mix...it's not my favorite...I've found I'm not a big fan of garbanzo flour! LOL I'll use…
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Wow, that is fantastic. I'm very proud of you for your accomplishment with the weight loss but even more so for taking charge of your life! That, missy is the icing on that cake you are looking for! Realizing that you are worth more than what someone is offering you and taking the leap of faith to bail out is a tough life…
