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IBS can totally control your life. I have had so many tests to rule out certain things wrong, but in the end it all comes out to be IBS related. I do have major food intolerances, but the list is quite long and it takes alot of time and planning to make meal plans that work. The FODMAPS diet as mentioned above is something…

I have been drinking mine with a swig of orange juice and it is not too bad. The bottle says 2 oz at a time, so not sure if that is enough to make a difference. My problem is that I start using a product and if I don't see results within a couple of days I give up on it. I do that with every pill, every drink, every diet,…

I have been eating alot of dairy lately and I must say I don't think it is helping. I also have a sudden obsession with coffee and my co-worker only brews caffienated, so that doesn't really help any. Sometimes the coffee helps me go, other times it makes me feel worse. I bought aloe vera juice. It is so AWFUL!! I really…

I think eating out is always a hard thing to do. I sometimes don't want to go out to eat because I know that I will either totally blow it and order what everyone else orders, or have to try and find something that I can eat with my food allergies and IBS issues. I almost ALWAYS gain weight on the scale the next morning…

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Sorry...didn't see that you started a group. I must have been creating one when you were writing this! So now we will have two!!

Okay everyone I started a group- go to community, groups, and search IBS Support Group. It should be set to public so I think you just hit join group!

Skindeep....you crack me up!

I also recently had a major food allergy test. Found out I have alot of intolerances. My major symptom is extreme bloating though- I mean I look 9 months pregnant daily and cannot get rid of the water weight. I might end up starting a group- seems that there are alot of interested people and IBS is unfortuantely and…

I try not to eat any gassy vegtables or dairy. There are alot of foods that just don't agree with me and my food intolerances. I also drink an herbal water weight gain tea that is made with cranberries- that seems to help some. It is hard- bloating is my number one medical issue and I am usually bloated three out of the…

Sure....it really depends on how much you want to be tested for. The one that I did was around $420. I'm not sure if I had a discount through my nutritionist or not, because the price is higher on the website. I was tested for over 200 foods, as well as some spices, medicinal herbs and some molds and chemicals. You can get…

I got it through my nutritionist who ordered it for me. I then went to a local lab to have the blood test and they shipped it to another lab for results. My insurance did not cover it, though, which was the only bad part. However, if I eliminate those severe intolerances and find that I am feeling much better it will be…

Traditional Medicinals Organic Cranberry Water Weight Gain tea worked for me. I lost five pounds in a week, which was my water weight. I have the same problem. I also have an allergy to wheat, cumin, pork, and other foods, so having a food allergy test could be helpful as well. Here is the link to the tea-…

I have the Active game and it is okay but not the best one for me. I tend to do better with just cardio, so Just Dance and Just Dance 2 are my favorites!

I feel like I am always bigger when I retain water and I am always bloated but extra bloated when I retain. I found a really good hot tea to drink when you are retaining. I helped me lose 5 pds of water weight in a week. Here is the link: http://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/WeightlessCranberry

Room by Emma Donoghue- it will blow you away! Also Water for Elephants, Sarah's Key, Little Bee, The Help

My stomach cannot handle lettuce (I have IBS as well as food allergies) so there are alot of "healthy" foods that will not agree with your stomach. I have learned that just because it is a healthy food doesn't mean your stomach with be able to digest it properly. For me that includes fruits, vegtables, wheat, chocolate,…

I gained about three pounds when starting 30 Day Shred last month. I think I read on one of the message boards here that when you are in the process of building muscle your muscles will retain water, so that may be what is happening to you. You will probably lose it once you get on week 3.

I have had IBS for several years now. I recently had a colonoscopy, endoscopy, food allergy test and have been tested for Celiac (negative). This past Saturday I went to a nutritionist, finally! She told me all about how my food allergies are really hindering my weight loss, how I am a sugar addict and need to stop by…

IBS is such an awful thing to have. I was diagnosed with IBS around 2003, but my symptoms go back much farther. I have major bloating, nausea, and have to really watch everything I put in my mouth and how much of everything too. Some foods bother me on some days, and then on other days I eat the same foods and I am fine. I…

I would drink it every day first thing in the morning to help with my GI issues and bloating. I bought mine at a health food store with the mother in it. I also put some honey in it. It didn't work for me, but everyone is different!

So did I, but the workout itself is timeless! My body was in such great shape when I did that exercise...I don't care if it is old school, it is still a great workout. He also has some newer videos out, but I know the basic worked for me! I will look at the used bookstore in my area- thanks for the suggestion!

Wow thank you so much for the website! I am so desperate for any help! I had a colonoscopy and an endoscopy and showed nothing but a couple of polyps and gastritis. I know there are some things that hurt my stomach and some things that are okay. The gluten free seems to be helping, but I am still having the same issues…

I was gonna start Sept 1, but I feel so disgusting and gross that I started today! But feel free to friend me if you still want a buddy that is a couple of days ahead, I might not be doing it every day, so we might end up on the same day anyway!

I did it back in July but only every other day. I ended up gaining weight but now realize it was water retention- I was majorly bloated and couldn't fit in any of my clothes. Once it subsided I was feeling great. I stopped at day 7 level 1 because I got sick and then went back to work and now I feel like a sausage in a…

I also want to begin again, but have to take Tuesdays and Thursdays off as well. I did it in July for about seven days (every other day), but saw too much of a weight gain and quit! I have been reading up on water retention and muscles, so now I know if I do see a weight gain this time not to panic and quit!

I have a DVD that I love- Hip Hop Abs! I definitely see a difference when I use it!

If I had a dollar for every time someone (adult or child) asked me if I was pregnant I would have so much money. One of my fourth grade students asked me one time why my arm jiggles when I write...one of my students grandparents asked me if I was expecting, and several co-workers have asked me if I was pregnant too! I…

Yes Carrie I was starving all the time too the first time I did it! I was eating all the time, mostly protein, so maybe I was overeating too.

I've tried Align but it made me more bloated! The lady at the health food store said to try Saccharomyces Boulardi. At this point, like I said, I am desperate and will try anything!