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If I eat starchy/gluten-y foods once a week I never recover fully enough to tolerate large amounts of food. If I really trigger my IBS symptoms it can take at least a week to get under control - a week of very strict liquid dieting. The first time I went gluten/FODMAP-free it took weeks to feel fully normal.

My understanding of this is to test the effects of a low FODMAP diet in subjects believed to be NCGS (non-celiac gluten sensitive). To me, this says nothing of dispelling the idea of NCGS's existence. I read this as saying that there is no evidence of gluten effects in patients put on a low FODMAP diet. This is confusing…

HS: 5'11, 115lbs Now: 5'9, 231lbs 115 would look anorexic, even on my shortened stature. I'm aiming for a minimum 140lbs, which leaves 91lbs to go.

This is probably it, actually. My self-esteem and confidence nose-dived with the weight gain. Thinking that people think I'm disgusting really makes me introverted. It's probably my issue not theirs.

Sometimes it's as though people think fatness is contagious XD

Even at my absolute thinnest (115lbs, ew) I still had a little belly pooch. At my fittest with visible abs I still had a tiny little pooch. Sometimes it's just genetics.

Cocoa. I use cocoa in my sugar-free smoothie every morning and I don't get chocolate cravings any more... 'cause of the obvious :p I still get cravings to just sit and eat so I make sure to stay full on water. If it's a general sweet-tooth moment, I trick myself with a super "sweet" smoothie made with sweetener and berries.

I drink water, for me often it's actually thirst. If I'm craving potatoes I increase my potassium intake, if I crave processed foods I increase my sodium; I've begun drinking daily electrolytes and it seems to be helping with certain cravings so far.

Technically the minimum is 0. Some obese dude took in nothing but vitamins and water for a year in the name of science. Seriously, look it up.

"In conclusion, RK prevents and improves obesity..." What part about improving obesity does not include weight loss? I do not believe they are talking about increasing obesity when they discuss improving obesity. Then you don't actually understand.

Do you not understand that for ethical reasons humans are not used in preliminary studies? Also this: "Another reason rodents are used as models in medical testing is that their genetic, biological and behavior characteristics closely resemble those of humans, and many symptoms of human conditions can be replicated in mice…

Celery? Sip water? Gum? Or just stop doing it. Hard, yes, but doable.

"Conclusions.— Garcinia cambogia failed to produce significant weight loss and fat mass loss beyond that observed with placebo." http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=188147 So far the articles appear to agree that GC is crap for weight loss efforts.

" In conclusion, RK prevents and improves obesity and fatty liver. These effects appear to stem from the action of RK in altering the lipid metabolism, or more specifically, in increasing norepinephrine-induced lipolysis in white adipocytes." http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0024320505001281 There's…

So far I have found the opposite to be true. I'm not trying to be an @ss, but, do you have specific articles you got this info from? "When fat mass decreases, the level of plasma leptin falls so that appetite is stimulated until the fat mass is recovered. There is also a decrease in body temperature and energy expenditure…

I've been an @sshat without even realizing I've been an @sshat. Most commonly, I just don't realize certain words or wording can trigger a hostile response in someone who feels I'm being an @sshat. And yes, I'm working on that. Whether I've triggered someone into being an @sshole, or they're simply an @sshat to begin with,…

Sweeteners don't make me crave sugar, but they often make me thirsty.

The self-loathing is hard to get over. My therapist reminds me all the time "look at yourself from a place of kindness and forgiveness". Fine, you hate the way you look, we all do or we wouldn't be here, but don't hate yourself. There is a difference. Forgive yourself for getting to this weight instead of loathing yourself…

I'm hooked on my coke zero. Occasionally I crave coffee but use no sugar. EDIT: Nothing wrong with juice, but some of our diets don't allow for that much sugar and especially in the mornings :smile:

Doing crunches?

Have you changed your macros and goals since losing the weight? MFP tries to do it for you, but it's not always accurate, so I hear. Perhaps use one of those calculators to re-establish where your macros and cals should be at your current weight.

There was a teen kicked out of a gym for wearing "too little". She was wearing yoga pants and tank-stye top that not only covered her midsection but was baggy enough to hide any curves she may have had. She was also slender and very cute, so, that may have had something to do with it :p

When I was capable of cycling, as long as I could make it within an hour I'd do it.

This.

I have the same problem. I've only had 500 calories today and I feel so full! I use hemp hearts, real mayo, cheddar cheese, coconut oil, heavy cream, any fatty/creamy dressings/dips, or chia seeds to increase my calories. Tonight it will be an extreme challenge to get 1000-1200 calories in to me without blowing my other…

If the first ingredient is peanuts, it's PB. Emiright? I do promote PB that has only peanuts in it, but that's just my new preference. OP, it's not hard to make your own nut butter. By raw or roasted peanuts, salt free or not, grind them into a paste, add whatever sweetener you want (or none), and voila! PB without the…

Judging by his pics, I agree; OP does seem to want to lose muscle mass :sick: Anorexia came to mind far before I read others writing it.

So... your butt-hole is exposed to the world? That's all I envision when I read "my bum cheeks don't touch". OP, butt cheeks are suppose to touch. If they don't touch not only have you gotten rid of fat but you have also gotten rid of muscle.

I'm not sure if finances are really discussed at any point within the first 10 dates or more. At least, I've never asked a guy how much he made and the "what do you do for a living" shouldn't come till much later since it's practically the same question. In a committed relationship, sure, the bread winner should take the…

I always offered to pay my share, the guy usually refused, I tell them it's no problem (for me to pitch in), guy still refused and pays the bill. If the guy was worth it I would at times tell him I'm taking him on a date and order him to leave his wallet at home. I don't think anybody should be obligated to pay for every…