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Comment on Things That Can Go Wrong When You’re Losing Weight by LBonanno

LBonanno — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:06:17 +0000

Hi Jenny!
Thanks for the encouragement. Wow, 7lbs since New Years is very impressive. So nice to hear from you!

Comment on Things That Can Go Wrong When You’re Losing Weight by Jenny Reick

Jenny Reick — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:00:06 +0000

Keep up the good work, and forgive yourself for any hiccups! I know you can do it!
I am also on this path since New Years, down 7 lbs, but need to add more exercise.

Comment on Public Service Announcement by Ann

Ann — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:13:13 +0000

Thanks for the info. I’ll read more about wheat and lactose. She has had this cough for 5 years, sporadically, but it has been completely out of control the last few months. At this point, we’re grasping at straws and trying anything that might work.

Comment on Public Service Announcement by Gerd

Gerd — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:09:15 +0000

Indigestion is such a trouble for many. Cheers for the post. Genuinely appreciate it.

Comment on Public Service Announcement by LBonanno

LBonanno — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:41:08 +0000

Good luck on Monday. Getting older sucks doesn’t it? I remember thinking it was weird when my parents couldn’t eat things that I could. Now, here I am in their shoes…

Comment on Public Service Announcement by LBonanno

LBonanno — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:04:36 +0000

Ann – Well, everything I’ve read says that everyone is different when it comes to reflux. You need to experiment. That said, my doctor suggested limiting vinegar, citrus, tomatoes, chocolate, mint, spicy/fatty/greasy food, coffee, and alcohol (those last two probably don’t apply). Personally I’ve found that when I overeat I am at my most miserable. Big meals are out. I also found that garlic can cause problems as well as raw onions.

Out of curiosity, was Elise checked for celiac disease while the doc was in there doing the endoscopy? A wheat problem(doesn’t even have to be celiac) could cause all of the symptoms she has (and many more). You should read “Wheat Belly” and if you think it could apply have her try a few weeks with no grains.

Another thought is lactose intolerance. I only bring that one up because I used to cough up a lung every morning when I still ate milk products because of the mucous it generated. That problem went away for me once I eliminated milk products including processed foods with whey or casein in them.

Comment on Public Service Announcement by SteveJ

SteveJ — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:14:56 +0000

Nice timing. My appointment with my doctor (about acid reflux) isn’t until Monday. I have had very minor problems for about 10 years, but just recently things seem to have gotten worse. Must be tied to turning 50.

Comment on Public Service Announcement by Ann

Ann — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:49:55 +0000

Interesting. We’re in the middle of going to various doctors trying to figure out what is wrong with my 10 year old, Elise. She has a chronic cough that sounds absolutely horrific (I posted a video somewhere recently on my blog). Her asthma doc originally thought it was tracheomalacia, but the ENT did an endoscopy and thinks reflux. She is now on Nexium and Zantac. They seem to be helping some but definitely haven’t solved the problem. Our next appointment is with a pediatric pulmonologist. Any suggestions for must-do things in terms of foods to eliminate for reflux? I feel like the ENT may be on the right path, but she definitely still isn’t well. She is so down about it too.

Comment on Exercise Alone Won’t Make You Lean… and Neither Will Just Cutting Calories by LBonanno

LBonanno — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:55:34 +0000

Thanks Val. It is such a balancing act between seeing and feeling those benefits and not feeling deprived or like a freak when you go out with friends. Wine has always been trouble for me as well, but I am drinking a lot less of it these days for a number of reasons. Frankly, it doesn’t help much when it comes to decision making ability and food!

Comment on Exercise Alone Won’t Make You Lean… and Neither Will Just Cutting Calories by Val

Val — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:08:43 +0000

Good post. The lifestyle change is something I’m going through at the moment. It’s tough, but I can see and feel the benefits. As you say, it’s all about finding the lifestyle that works, for both health and happiness. I’ve never been one to starve myself either, and you can’t keep a Frenchman away from the wine for too long!