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Switching to a Acid-Watchers Diet and still trying to lose weight
I've been on my AWD for about five weeks and it was such a shock to my system, I'm down a good 12-13 pounds. However, now that I started tracking on MFP, and that the weight loss has slowed, I realize not only do I need to monitor acidic foods, but I do need to also keep sugar, fat, and other things in check. So, I'm also…
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Why I Started This Group
Hello! I was recently diagnosed with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) and took a deep dive into learning as much as I could about it. I have never had any sort of (known) gastro issues or heartburn so it took me a while to even believe that my allergy symptoms, my insomnia caused by an inability to swallow, chronic cough,…
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My 6th Week on the Acid Watchers Diet after a diagnoses of LPR
Today I am in week 6 of following the Acid Watchers Diet to heal my severe throat irritation due to Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR). It's not easy to follow, but the acute reaction to triggers is motivating and I want to heal myself. I think following the plan in the book and the cookbook is helpful in that it not only…
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New Plan is Working
I posted end of February that I was back to try and get my weight in control, but then I didn't really have a plan. My doctor referred me to a dietician and it took a few sessions for me to finally accept and realize that at least part of my weight and eating problem was related to carbs. Now, I hate extreme diets and…
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Silent Reflux/LPR: New diagnosis, new way of eating
About a year ago, I got COVID-19 for the first time. As it started it seemed like really bad allergies, then an awful cough, but after the first 24 hours, I wouldn't feel super stuffed up, but when I laid down to go to sleep, I'd feel like I was going to choke, couldn't swallow. By day 3, I lost my taste and smell (and I…
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Looking for people who are interested in reading the Always Hungry? book and following the plan
My dietician recommended I read the book and listen to many of Dr. Ludwig's appearances on shows like Science Friday, etc. and I have to say I'm a convert. I did it "half-heartedly" for a few weeks and am now officially committed to Phase 1 for the next 14 or so days. Would love to start a thread on it, as I can't seem to…
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58 and trying (yet again) to get myself in shape
Hi, I just turned 58 and while I make fits and starts toward getting myself in better shape, nothing sticks. I would like to say I've struggled with my weight, but it's like I'm frustrated and fluctuate between ignoring it and raging at it. I was a super skinny kid. I ate what I wanted, and in high school (class of 1983),…
