Forgive me if this topic has been brought up before, I was wondering how many people on here have tried the gluten-free diet? And if so--did it or does it work for you ( Read more... )

So, I had my first weigh in after starting on the Optifast shakes, and I lost... FIFTEEN pounds!!! *noisemakers* I know a lot of that was water weight, sodium, etc, and not real fat burn off, but its still exciting! I got to put fifteen marbles from my "Need to Lose" jar into my "Lost" jar!

Its been a rough week.  They said in the beginning that ( Read more... )

My digestive system has started reacting painfully to some foods recently. I've reached the conclusion that it doesn't like anything sour, but I reached this conclusion after tonight's dinner. Does anybody know how I can calm down my belly so that I have a chance of sleeping tonight? Or what I should have ready in case of future accidents?
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For the last month or so, I've cut all soda, a lot of caffiene, and MSG from my diet. Which basically means no pop, no coffee, and no chips. I slipped up a bit when it was really cold one night and I just needed a cup of coffee. (It was -15, I figured I earned it) And of course, I could never stop eating chocolate completely ( Read more... )

Damn it! It's nearly 3am, & I am still awake.. Rob's been asleep since around 10.. This so sucks. I need sleep.. I just got up to grab a yogurt & figured I'd vent my frustrations..

At 1.30 I started doing stretching while in bed & then realized that would prolly keep me up more.. *sigh*

& it's back to bed I go!

Hi all.. as some of you may, or may not know, my computer died a few weeks back.. one of the files I lost was my bookmarks.. & I was wondering if any of ya'll might have some recommended URL's for me.. Obviously I amlooking for Fibro links, but I am also interested in the following areas..

Health: general health, women's health, fibromyalgia ( Read more... )

Has anyone had any luck reducing pain and other symptoms by eliminating nightshades from their diet? (Tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, peppers)

any one with fibro have any luck with this diet? ive heard its the cure or a good remedy..
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