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5 Years ago, 40 lbs. lighter and SOOOO close to my goal weight!
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One More Try!
If it doesn't work this time, I think this is the way I'm meant to be ;)
I have IBS, GERD and numerous other stomach problems, which make it hard to eat the healthy stuff like whole grains, fibrous veggies, etc.
I've gained a lot of weight over the past couple of years, due to eating mostly all carbs because of my IBS. With the help of www.HelpforIBS.com and sparkpeople.com, I'm learning to eat a more balanced diet that has been IBS friendly, so far. I've been ...
If it doesn't work this time, I think this is the way I'm meant to be ;)
I have IBS, GERD and numerous other stomach problems, which make it hard to eat the healthy stuff like whole grains, fibrous veggies, etc.
I've gained a lot of weight over the past couple of years, due to eating mostly all carbs because of my IBS. With the help of www.HelpforIBS.com and sparkpeople.com, I'm learning to eat a more balanced diet that has been IBS friendly, so far. I've been getting the fruits and veggies in and drinking SO much more water. I have cut my coffee consumption down to 2 cups a morning, 1/2 decaf/1/2 regular. NEVER drink coffee on an empty stomach or eat insoluble fibers on an empty stomach...trust me!
Check out my Blog for IBS info on Soluble/Insoluble Fiber!
Feel free to look at my food/exercise log (link at very bottom left of this page and also on the right) to see what I'm eating that has been GREAT for my IBS!
**Measurements for food tracker when item only lists quantity by cups:
1/2 cup = .50 cup
1/3 cup = .33 cup
1/4 cup = .25 cup
2 tbl. = .125 cup
1 tbl. = .0625 cup
**What constitutes a "serving" of fruit/vegetables:
One fruit serving consists of:
* 1 small to medium piece of fruit
* 1 cup raw (cut-up) fruit
* 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fruit juice
* 1/4 cup dried fruit
* 1/2 cup canned fruit
* 1/2 of a banana
One serving of vegetables consists of:
* 1/2 cup cooked vegetables
* 1 cup raw, leafy vegetables
* 1/2 cup (4 ounces) vegetable juice
From SP:
One serving equals:
1 medium piece of fruit
1/2 cup fruit (raw, canned, or frozen)
1/2 cup cooked vegetables (canned or frozen)
1 cup raw vegetables
1/4 cup dried fruit
4-6 oz. of 100% juice (serving size depends on the type of juice)
1/2 cup cooked peas or beans
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Member Since: 9/17/2004
SparkPoints: 8,959
Fitness Minutes: 4,447
My Goals:
To be where I was 5 years ago...down 40 lbs. and 7 lbs. away from my (then) goal weight of 128.
My Program:
I am using the meal planner and nutrition tracker to keep me aware of what I'm putting into my body and to keep me focused. So far, so good.
Personal Information:
Philadelphia suburbs
Other Information:
I just turned 42 and this is the year I want to get fit. I DO NOT want to be a fat old woman. We own an ice cream parlor, so I definitely don't want to be the fat, old, ice cream lady!!! I have 4 kids, ages 13-20 and one husband. ;)
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