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Yes, I am expecting my first and I am just about 14 1/2 weeks now! Due date is June 28 2014! I actually decided to take a break from calorie counting altogether so haven't been on MFP much these days, but I am still watching my weight since I am maintaining a 35+ pound loss since January of last year. I haven't gained…

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Is he incapable of making his own breakfast? Just saying... This isn't meant to be rude, but when I found out I had several food allergies, I wasn't going to just make my husband a grilled cheese sandwich while I make myself a bowl of quinoa, beans, and veggies. Now we've gotten to the point where he either loves what I…

Hi Marie - your symptoms sound almost precisely like mine. I have always had terrible acne but my skin has cleared up quite a bit since cutting out a majority of these foods. Occasionally if I eat peanuts I get a few hives here and there or huge, painful cystic breakouts. It's interesting to meet people who also have these…

I agree with you! My mom didn't discover her gluten intolerance until she was at least 50, and she suffered throughout her life never understanding why she didn't feel good. Growing up I had very bad grades and extreme hypoglycemia, I was a very emotional child and only when I got older did I understand that my diet was…

I think what BettyEditor is referring to with Leaky Gut is a 'food intolerance' or 'extreme sensitivity'. Although I do get hives with some foods, I've never had an anaphylactic reaction to anything except a medication (and due to stress once). My reactions are all delayed, such as terrible cystic acne, digestive…

I will definitely check that out - I've heard of Leaky Gut syndrome and I completely agree with the "accidentally overweight" title, because I really believe I gained the weight by my inflammation levels skyrocketing. I had my inflammation levels tested with my Naturopath back in December and I was at a 6, when the high…

WOW, that is a ton. I'm really interested in how you cope during social situations, too. That must make it really tough to go to restaurants (can you even?) This really helps put my food intolerances into perspective.

Please please PLEASE read "Intuitive Eating". It changed my entire philosophy about food. http://www.intuitiveeating.org/

Thank you to everyone who has added me so far!! I'm amazed to see what other people are allergic to - I thought mine were hard, but things like apples and corn, I hardly think twice about them. Thanks for the support!

Things you can change: Your behavior Your thoughts Your perceptions Things you can't change: His behavior His thoughts His perceptions Case in point: Only you can change yourself, maybe he will follow, maybe he won't. Other things that might help: Talk to him about how you feel Tell him you are concerned See a marriage…

I love carbs too - I am also very addicted to them, they make me feel bloated, depressed, angry, unhappy, and emotional. I can't eat processed carbs without feeling at least ONE of those side effects. Processed carbs and sugar also helped me gain over 80 pounds (24 of those are gone thanks to a *reduced* carb diet). To…

I work in HR, and I have a ton of useful tips I can e-mail to you. Message me if you would like more info!

Things that piss me off: Facebook.

Sorry to put it this way, but brace yourself. Here are some of the amazing things that came out of this situation: -You have a child you care dearly for who loves you more than anything, who is depending on you right now -You only gained back 30 pounds - although it has devastated you, which I understand, it could have…

Yes! I have it and my doctor (ND) recommended the anti-inflammatory diet. There are lots of different ones out there, but this one is pretty specific. Here's a link to a similar diet: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/elimination-diet The elimination diet will eliminate a lot of foods that can aggravate adrenal fatigue. By…

My jaw dropped when I saw your before picture. In the before picture you look close to 35, 40 years old. In the after picture you look like you're in your twenties. The difference is INCREDIBLE. Extra weight can really age a person. I am overweight myself, about 50 lbs or so - and I really want to try crossfit but I am…

I swear if ANNNNYYY man made a fat joke about me, he would no longer be my husband. I'm not saying that's realistic for you, but I'd kick someone's *kitten* if they said that to me :) that is not what supportive people say or do.

My advice: Know you can have one. Or two, or three, or five. Then ask yourself, how will you feel when you're done? When no food is off limits, it becomes a lot less desirable.

Yep! My weight has gone up and down most of my life. Although, I am starting to realize, that's how it is for most people. *Most* people put on weight during certain stages of their life and take it off during other stages. I've come to accept more now than ever before that this may happen at other times in my life, and…

I honestly canNOT eat 1200 calories a day, no matter what kind of calories they are, without willfully suffering or feeling starving. I've done it. I know that I'll lose weight, but I'm just asking for a binge at some point if I do that. I've come to terms with slower weight loss and more exercise. I used to eat around…

Lol, I have to say I am pretty much the opposite :) I wash my hair every day because it's fine and gets greasy if I don't. I don't have good skin (acne scarring, but thankfully very few breakouts these days) so I feel prettier with makeup on. I love to smell good, above all else. I love anything that smells good, so I use…

I'm in too!! Date is set for Spring 2013, so I have lots of time but definitely need the encouragement!

You can also use them to visit a nutritionist/dietician. I've done that before.

Name: Becky Current weight: 190 Goal weight: 125 What you would like to accomplish in 90 day: Lose at least 10 lbs, hopefully 15. And I would love to do before and after photos. - Will do! Please send out reminders, or else I will forget to give you my weight! :) :happy:

Tell us your secrets! what workouts did you do?

My favorite raw food author is Ani Phyo. Her books are amazing, simple, easy to read and easy to follow. Some raw smoothie recipes I've come up with: Mixed Berry Smoothie (makes 1 large serving): Blue Diamond - Unsweetened Almond Milk, 1 cup (make your own almond mylk for 100% raw) Navitas Naturals - Organic Raw Cacao…

Hi there! I am not raw nor am I vegan, but I am doing a raw vegan cleanse this week! I do them every so often and find my energy levels are amazing. I used to be vegan, but I fell off the wagon after my boyfriend's parents and my own family insisted I eat meat again... not a good excuse, I know, but I was really missing…

INCREDIBLE job on this!!!! This is such an inspiration!!!! PLEASE share your secrets and what worked for you!!! i am 190 and my goal is also 125-130!! Oh also - i didn't see that you are getting married! I am also getting married in 2013 and would absolutely love to lose 60 pounds before May 2013.

I just posted this on another thread: This is a plan a dietician recommended for me. 1200-1500 calorie range for weight loss 60 grams protein 50-150 grams carbs 50 grams fat 25-30 grams fiber If you're trying to build muscle, up your protein to 50% of your daily intake and reduce either fat or carbs. You'll have to…