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Anyone still following the whole30 or happygut plans? Theyre very similar. Im doing happy gut. Which does not allow coffee or alcohol. Would love to connect with others on this journey. The reintroduction phase has been a challenge for me. Ldonahue921. I use this on mfp &fitbit.

I found a website that might be helpful. www.happygutlife.com has lists of foods and recipes.

my symptoms are not all digestive. All over body pain, constant sinus issues, bloating and very irregular bowel habits. Some days i have a nearly flat belly. Other days I look like im 7 months pregnant.

Just learning about FODMAPS. So far You are the only ones that have any idea what im talking about. Cant find a doc to acknowledge that my issues arent just caliries in vs calories out. Let alone prescribe a nutrition plan.

The challenge is over. How did you do? Did you reach your 10# goal? If not, why not? What needs to change? Either way, it was a learning experience and we made some connections along the way. Feel free to friend me here or on fitbit. Im ldonahue921 on both. Have a great 2017 and keep striving!

Yey! Its a good feeling when things start falling into place n u find ur groove!

Pssst. Conversations r much more fun when there's more than one person chatting.

@llwolford my apologies. I wrote an eloquent & inspiring response to u back on the 13th. But it is MIA now. Hmmm. To summarize, i basically reminded u that muscle takes up less space. So id use how ur clothes fit as a better judge than the scale. Hope ur doing well

We're half way thru the challenge! Can u believe it?! R u sticking to ur plan? If not, y not? Is it too strict or nit strict enuf? Whats ur activity level? R ur clothes fitting better? Do u have more energy?

Good morning! Top of week 6 already! Have u formed any new healthy habits? Tried any new activities? Please share!

Y so quiet team!? R u doing ok? Need help with anything? We're here for u! Just holla!

Happy monday. Week 5. Weigh in. Check in. How ya doing?

Happy monday! Weigh in. Check in. How ya doing?

Great job. Being aware of our habits n not being mindless eaters goes a long way! Keep it up!

Happy halloween! Happy monday. Its week 4. Weigh in check in!

Way to go! Thats a healthy loss for a week. Slow n steady is the way to go. Lifestyle changes not crash diets. Great job!

Great job! Hot shower and STRETCH.... keep it up!

Its great that u r Being aware of ur habits n where u have room to improve. We didnt gain this weight in a week n its not going to fall off in a week. Slow n steady wins the prize.

10/7 is when i started this too. 10 pounds by new year.

Whoop! U can do it!

Week 3. Weigh in. check in. R u forming some new healthy habits? Find an activity u like? Run into any road blocks? Share ur successes. Reach out for support. We can do this!

Never too late! Welcome!

Its never too late! Great job on the 10# loss. Slow n steady is the game. Lifestyle changes so we dont have to do this again!

My name is Lisa - ldonahue921. I initiated this group/challenge. However im new to the group thing n couldnt figure out how to make it show up under challenges. So we just support from here, as "friends" and on fitbit. Very supportive group. Theres also an open discussion under the same name. Start sharing or asking…

Yey! Welcome! Many of us r active on fitbit also. Most use the same or similar name too. Most r open to friend invites too! We can do this!

Does everyone have a strategy for sticking to ur plan over the weekend? Im going buy halloween candy. Gonny try to only buy stuff i dont like so im not tempted to munch!

Ease into it. make it a priority but the key is to do things you actually enjoy so you stick with it for the long term. Healthy lifestyle changes. Like a brisk walk at lunch time. Walk around the block after dinner. Take a Zumba class if that's your thing. The goal being to become a healthy active person so we don't have…

@jetenold That's actually really good because now you have a reference point! Move a little more each day and try to include that same trail (or similar) at least once a week. You'll be surprised and impressed with how quickly you see progress! You can do this!

If you're going to a restaurant then ask for the to-go box when you order and box at least 1/2 up right away. I've done this a few times recently and it's been great. You get to enjoy the meal twice AND keep control of your portions. Also ask for any dressings or sauces on the side if you can. NOT ONCE has anyone giving me…

@bbeck990 Happy Birthday! Congratulations on the upcoming retirement! AND even more importantly Congratulations for being on this journey! We had a luncheon yesterday. Pulled pork, potato salad, the works. I used my little plastic fork instead of the Big Dipper to serve a small portion of the items I REALLY wanted. I took…