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Unprocessed fruits, meats, nuts and vegetables are naturally gluten free. Dairy products you'll need to read labels as some aren't gluten free but many are. Blue cheese is a little sketchy because they usually grow it on bread but I don't know how strict you're planning to be so that might not matter. Salad dressings,…

I have fibromyalgia and have found that certain foods are a trigger for pain episodes for me. My top three are corn, gluten and potatoes. If you've never paid attention to how you feel when eating certain things I strongly encourage you to do so. For the first time in years I feel like I have some hope and I'm feeling…

Thank you! They looked like they'd had some good results so I figured they must have a reason for what they were doing but I couldn't figure it out. I appreciate the education.

One yogurt is all it takes for me. If you've cut out dairy because of sensitivity you might want to skip that yogurt and see if it makes a difference. I have gluten issues too but that is not one of my symptoms. I'm sure it can be, but for me it's not.

Food has a HUGE effect on me, muscle pain, nerve pain and tingling. I've spent three years on MFP tracking my food trying to figure out which foods may or may not contribute to my fibromyalgia and other issues. My oldest was having some health issues so we did some food elimination and found that she's got a gluten…

Usually a high quality dark chocolate but sometimes a honey crisp apple is just the thing.

I'm "I have no idea what I'm doing" girl when it comes to the machines! I know what to do with a dumbbell or a barbell but the machines look like high tech torture devices to me! I tweaked my wrist so many of the barbell/dumbbell exercises are out for a time but I can do many of the machines... if I can figure them out.…

I drink a green smoothie almost every day. It's not because they're my "diet", I just like them and account for them in my calories. Sometimes I'll add protein powder but usually it's just fruit and vegetables. I also use it to make pancake and waffle batter. It's especially great if you're using whole nuts or grains in…

I have the 2500 model and have had it for about 7 years. It had been worth every penny we paid for it! I regularly use mine for smoothies and nut butters but I have ground grain in it on occasion. If you're only going to use it for occasional grain grinding it will be fine but if you're looking for finer flours you would…

If the creativity in cooking or baking are what draws you then maybe consider a class of some sort? I have so many crafty things I like to do that my husband has decided my hobby is "having hobbies". If you joined a class or group it would get you out of the house and if you didn't feel like going out you could still work…

I lost five pounds but that's because I had a root canal two weeks before Christmas and the second appointment to finish it up on Christmas eve morning! It wasn't self control on my part, my mouth hurt and I couldn't eat on that side so it made eating difficult. Turned out to be a good holiday strategy though! Lol

I have struggled with anxiety for years and have dealt with the same thing. Regular exercise is very helpful but I personally have found my diet plays a huge role in whether I have anxiety attacks. I have a number of food intolerances so my own personal chemistry is at play here but you may want to consider your diet.…

I won't cook special things just because they're too picky to eat what I've made. They can cook their own dinner if they don't like what's presented. I have more food restrictions than the rest of my family so when I cook it's usually geared toward what I can eat but I'll often make them a little something on the side,…

The first time this was made clear to me was when I went to the gym with my husband and we were on side by side treadmills. I felt like a little tiny dog must feel when on a walk with a human since I had mine at at the same speed as his. He was over there loping along as I was frantically trying to keep up! I felt like…

My family is about as high maintenance as you can get! We're gluten free, corn free and have several food allergies. I would never assume that the person throwing a party should cater to our needs so if my kids go to a party we always bring things we know we can eat and drink. Often my friends will let me know they've made…

I prefer from scratch. It used to be just because it tasted better but now that I've discovered all these food issues I have it's just safer and easier to make it from scratch. Not to mention so much cheaper! I looked at a box of gluten free stuffing cubes at Thanksgiving and they wanted $12 for it! My 13 year old son made…

We've baked and decorated sugar cookies for years and yes it does make a huge mess. The kids love it though so I just deal. We've made it into a social event over the last few years so we always pick a family and have them over to decorate with us. My husband's family makes Lefse every year but since we're gluten free me…

There are occasions when I'm sure I'm bleeding to death or my uterus just fell out. I skip it on those days. Listen to your body and let it be your guide. If you feel dizzy you probably shouldn't be working out hard. A light walk might be helpful but doing Insanity would be insane. I don't lift on days like that either.…

Hallelujah! Holy S***! Where's the Tylenol?

I try to drink one a day and it's usually for breakfast. Sometimes I'll use it as a post workout drink if I have protein powder but I don't care for breakfast and it's an easy way to get something in me. I do a lot of spinach and whatever fruit is in season or I have in the freezer. I also add almonds if it's a meal and I…

It will depend on the age of the kids but experiences and activities are fun gifts. For teens I like to do movie tickets because those are always appreciated. There are also art, cake decorating, jewelry making or sewing classes at local craft stores and many of those have classes geared toward younger kids. Memberships to…

My kids HAVE to read labels because we're all gluten free and there are some other things that we can't have (varies by person.) I think being interested in nutrition at that age is just fine and won't necessarily lead to an eating disorder but you will certainly be keeping an eye on things I'm sure. I like that my kids…

I wanted something close that had the equipment I require to workout (free weights, freedom to dead lift and a power cage) and wasn't too expensive. Our tiny little gym in our small town fits that criteria and is 5 minutes from my house so that's where I joined. I could have driven 25 minutes or more to bigger, fancier…

I'm some sort of machine this week! I've made three felted bags just this week to go with the other two I'd already made. Now on to the alpaca owl I'm making for my niece's baby girl. My husband held her one day and put her hands on his alpaca hat. She was entranced by it and couldn't stop touching so I figure I'll make…

Sometimes when you're having a grumpy day, a big mug of cocoa with a candy cane in it is just what is required.

We had that happen once. I looked everywhere and couldn't find the thing so we assumed our cat got him. A few weeks later I found this weird little crusty black thing quite a way away from where the bowl had been. After some investigation we decided it was the beta. He's somehow teleported himself clear across the room and…

In our house everyone closes the lid when they're done using the toilet and before flushing. I keep my tooth brush in that room and prefer not to have toilet vapor particles landing on it. Plus it automatically prevents toilet seat wars. ETA: It also keeps the cats from playing in it and used to keep the kids out when they…

Are you eating any thing now that you weren't before? Or eating a lot more of it? My daughter breaks out if she eats corn, gluten or dairy and I have another friend who breaks out with just dairy. Even having cream in her coffee with make her break out. Just another angle to think about.

It depends on where we're having it. If it's anywhere but home I practically have to cook a separate dinner and bring it with us since we're gluten free and I can't eat nightshades, which means no potatoes for me. :( We get physically ill if we eat gluten so it's just not worth taking a risk. By "we" I mean me and a couple…

The day after Thanksgiving in our little family is officially known as "Christmas Tree Day" so the only thing we'll be shopping for is a Christmas Tree. We found a new farm last year that has amazing trees so we'll be going there since our old farm (the one we've been going to for almost 15 years! :cry: is closed this…