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Foods	Slim fast Diet?has anyone tried??	Mar 13 2007 18:05 (UTC)	11
I think Slim Fast is only a good idea if you don't have anything else to eat. It's better than starving but I wouldn't live off it for even one day. Eat more protien. That should satisfy your hunger.
Fitness	My husband needs a workout!	Mar 13 2007 13:42 (UTC)	6
He wants to do a workout video with me. He was interested in Billy Banks Boot Camp but I haven't heard good things about it. He needs to do cardio - he has about 35 to 40lbs to loose. I've got between 10 and 15lbs left to loose.
Weight Loss	what size at what weight?	Mar 12 2007 19:46 (UTC)	241
5'6'', 175lbs = size 14 135lbs = size 8 (I can fit into Levis size 6 but It looks about as good as it feels :(
Foods	Any other Gluten Free PPL	Mar 09 2007 19:31 (UTC)	11
Hey droevig - I'm GF too. I'm pretty new at it. Found out 8 months ago and am now 25 pounds lighter. Snacks and small meals are really the hardest unless all you want to eat is veggies and fruit. There are some alternatives in the very small GF section of the grocery store like cerial bars. They are very hearty and taste OK. The best noodles I have had (no one noticed they were GF) is PastaJoy. It is in a clear bag with pink and gold graphics. Check out your local specialty stores and Natural Living stores. They have a lot of options and usualy will order items you would like. They are more expensive, but like the rice bread, will last longer. Vanilla yogurt with fresh fruit is good and lowcal. Soups are OK if you can eat soy (vegitable oils). Most of us with GF intolerance can't eat soy either. Rice crispies with skim milk. Cheese and pepperoni (but not low-cal :( Nut-Thin Rice Crackers with chicken salad. I eat a lot of meats, veggies, fruit, potatoes and rice. I haven't figured out how to eat with calories in mind yet but I'm working on it. Hope this helps. I don't know how much more help I can be but you can ask me questions if you like. Good Luck!
Weight Loss	How often do you weigh... 3 times in 5 mins? 2 times in 1 minute?	Mar 07 2007 19:10 (UTC)
bbnomo - I see what you mean. But there is little to no difference between a 3 to 4 pound fluxuation in weight. It is possible to weigh up to 3 pounds more at night than you did when you got up. I just think this repetative behavior could develop into obsessive behavior very easily. This could cause much more harm than finding out you gained 4 pounds in a week. Obsessiveness does not happen overnight. It is important to keep your mind healty as well.
Foods	Anyone allergic to wheat?????	Mar 07 2007 18:05 (UTC)
Wow! Thanks. It is hard for me to find GF foods primarily because of my location. There are only two health food stores within 100 miles of me. And I'm getting board with the same old foods. I've seen that Puffin's cereal but was worried it would taste like the rest of the junk. I'll give it a try this weekend. Thanks for the salad tip. That sounds really good. I keep forgeting all the other yummy things you can put in a salad. Thanks!!!
Weight Loss	How often do you weigh... 3 times in 5 mins? 2 times in 1 minute?	Mar 07 2007 17:54 (UTC)	4
Just out of curiosity - why are you weighing so often (other than the battery is low)? I don't bother more than once per week. I don't want to obsess over a few pounds or fractions of a pound. But it does upset me to think what that scale says is more important than how you feel or how your body is changing with diet and exercise. I'm not trying to be rude, just concerned.
Weight Loss	Bloated	Mar 06 2007 20:09 (UTC)	5
ruberta20 I can't tell you for sure (all you need to do is have a blood test done for celiac sprue - your Dr. will know which test). If you have IBS it is probably gluten intolerance. My Dr. told me IBS is misdiagnosed a lot and the culpret is usualy gluten. The worst form is Celiac Disease. I get the same way you do - If I eat something I shouldn't it will wake me up at night. The pains in my abdomen are terrible. Bread and pasta hurt me the worst. My suggestion is to get tested ASAP. And make sure you get the test results. Some Dr.'s will tell you you're not allergic just because you don't hit the high mark with the actual Disease. There is a range. For the test I had it the range was 0 to 350. I scored 285 so I really have an intolerance for gluten but not the disease. You can also cut the gluten out, but don't do it until you get tested. The blood test looks for antibodies that are attacking the gluten in your small intestine. Let me know if you have any questions I'd be glad to help!
Weight Loss	Bloated	Mar 06 2007 18:16 (UTC)	8
ruberta - you are displaying the classic signs of gluten (wheat) intolerance. Light - are you eating a lot of fiber? Are you drinking a lot of soda? That can bloat you as well.
Foods	Proteins	Mar 06 2007 18:11 (UTC)	6
Mushrooms, olivs, eggs are great for protein. I use all of these when I make a salad. It rounds out my meal.
Foods	Healthy Dinner choices...	Mar 06 2007 17:49 (UTC)	1
Steaming veggies is really easy in the microwave. Place the amount you want in a microwave safe bowl, add a few tablespoons of water, cover with plastic wrap (leave one corner turned up for venting) and heat on high for 3 to 5 minutes. Can use fresh or frozen veggies. You can do the same thing with chicken tenders but make sure you cook them well (about 15 minutes). Make sure the chicken is completely submerged in water. Add some canned mushrooms and a chicken bullion (sp?) cube. Cook on high. Great over rice.
Foods	foods for sinus infection	Mar 06 2007 15:54 (UTC)	1
Just something to think about - I had a sinus infection for 6 months. Found out I am allergic to gluten (wheat) and stopped eating gluten, about 8 months ago, and have been very healthy since (not to mention I lost 25 pounds without exercise). A simple blood test is how I found out. My reaction to gluten was like someone's reaction to a cat if they are allergic. I feel better than I ever have. Average is 1 out of every 133 people have this problem. The symptoms range from sleeping disorders to horrible cramping. Just about everything.
Weight Loss	need help????	Mar 01 2007 19:16 (UTC)	6
You need to eat more or you're body will go into starvation mode. When that happens your body will start to breakdown your muscle mass for energy. Eat something and eat more.
Foods	Nuts to nuts!!!	Mar 01 2007 19:13 (UTC)	1
I hate nuts too. But I'm not looking for a substitute. I gave up on that. Just the thought of eating them makes me gag. What about raisins or grapes to snack on or some of those 100 cal. packs.
Weight Loss	need some advice, what am I doing wrong?	Mar 01 2007 18:22 (UTC)
I've been a sleepwalker my entire life (I'm 30), once I became an adult I had a larger midsection (thought that was just my build), was always sluggish (thought that was because of the sleepwalking) and would suffer from the worst hangovers know to man - I'm a beer drinker (or was anyway). All this sounds normal and most people wouldn't have thought twice about this stuff. Well, my mom had a lot of tests done and found she was gluten intollerant. It is hereditary (sp?) so I got tested and found out I had it even worse than my mother. I never would have known.
Weight Loss	Why aren't I losing weight any more!?	Mar 01 2007 18:17 (UTC)	7
Try removing something from your diet. If you eat a lot of dairy try cutting that out for a couple weeks. Substitute it with more fruit or something else healthy. A lot of people find out they have allergies to food (which will mess with your metabolism) when they cut them out of their diet for short periods of time.
Weight Loss	need some advice, what am I doing wrong?	Mar 01 2007 18:14 (UTC)	2
Are you eating enough fruit? If the fruit is canned with syrup forget it. Don't eat that stuff. I did plateau at 1400 callories even with excersise after I had lost 15lbs. I didn't have time to figure it out because I found out I was gluten intollerant. Once I cut out the gluten I lost 25lbs within a few months (and without exercise). That piece of toast, sandwich, crutons...were messing with my digestive system. Everything I was eating was healthy - but only for people without gluten sensitivity. Have you been checked for any allergies? Milk is another big one that people are allergic to.
Weight Loss	need some advice, what am I doing wrong?	Mar 01 2007 17:31 (UTC)	6
Congrats for starting the process. I would watch the portion size. Not just because we are supposed to but because you are more likely to overeat with large portions. Remember to stop eating when you are no longer hungry. If you do this be prepared to eat more often (it's good for you). Eating small meals often will increase your metabolism. I would ask your Dr. how much excercise is too much. Just a 30 minute walk will help. Oh, Diet Dr. Pepper is really good - I'm having one right now. Good Luck.
Foods	Gluten Free Food help	Mar 01 2007 15:02 (UTC)
I do make 99% of my meals but there are days (which I'm sure you know) that there is nothing in the fridge or you just don't have time. I can't have soup because of the vegetable oil (contains soy) or oatmeal becuase the oats in the US are rolled in wheat so they don't stick together. I'm looking for frozen meals and that kind of thing. I usually have leftovers for lunch so I can have meat. I have to keep a healthy intake of fat and protien so my blood sugar stays level. This allergy stinks!

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