Johanne's Journal, 31 July 2014

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I've been MIA. My mom died. Her funeral isn't until Aug. 25th at Arlington. My DIL's mother died. We just had the funeral. She was only 6 years older than I. I've been overwhelmed with a few projects. I haven't been on here. I NEED to be on here. I'm surprised I haven't gained more. Monday, I am starting an elimination food plan to figure out what else is affecting me. I'm exhausted, rashy and achy. It's got to be more than gluten. I'm shopping for food this weekend. It won't be a problem in the house. It will be a problem out. I've been in a downward spiral for months. I'm hoping to give myself a good KItB!

236.0 lb Lost so far: 43.0 lb. Still to go: 36.0 lb. Diet followed reasonably well.

Diet Calendar Entries for 31 July 2014:

1820 kcal

Fat: 73.39g | Prot: 63.61g | Carb: 218.56g. Breakfast: Coffee, Truvia Calorie Free Sweetener, Milk (Nonfat), Scrambled Egg, Smart Balance Omega Light Buttery Spread made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Whole Grain Rolled Oats. Lunch: Activia Light Fat Free Peach Yogurt, Bush's Best Cut Green and Shelly Beans, Del Monte Fresh Cut Leaf Spinach (No Salt Added), Smart Balance Omega Light Buttery Spread made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Dinner: Taco John's Super Nachos (large) Taco John's. Snacks/Other: Good Sense Dried Apricots, Earthbound Farm Organic Premium Pitted Dried Dates. more...

2608 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Resting - 16 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...

gaining 0.2 lb a week

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I totally understand where you're coming from. Not sure why I feel so stressed out but it's affecting my weight. As for your rashes and itchiness, have you tried avoiding sulfites? My mom started having reactions to them about ten years ago... frequently in red wine and other preserved foods like sundried tomatoes or capers etc. Worth checking the label, maybe? Hope you feel better soon and sorry to hear about the losses in your family.

31 Jul 14 by member: mollyallen1982

Johanne: Please take care of yourself. What a terrible time you have had. I will remember you in my prayers. Stopping gluten, even though I DON'T have celiac, has been a godsend to me. ciawil

31 Jul 14 by member: ciawil

send you some hugs...

31 Jul 14 by member: Princess Mola

Hi Molly. I didn't think I was getting any sulfites but looked it up. I've been eating a lot of dried fruits. Who knew? @ciawil, I AM a celiac. I've been gluten free for about 4 years. It changed my life. Thanks for the prayers! Hugs back, princess. I can use some right now!

31 Jul 14 by member: Johanne

Definitely a possibility! Keep us posted, glad you're back :)

31 Jul 14 by member: mollyallen1982

Glad you are back, but very sorry for your loss.

31 Jul 14 by member: SherrieC

Thanks Sherrie. Those aren't the only deaths close to me this summer. It makes you feel very mortal! I'm so hoping we're at the end of it for awhile. @Molly, I'll just add that to my elimination list. The next few months are going to be rough, food-wise. :-)

31 Jul 14 by member: Johanne

Hi Hun, I'm so sorry to hear if your losses. I hope you can figure out what's causing your aches and pains. Good to have you back.

31 Jul 14 by member: sarahsmum

Hi, Is. I plan to stay. I figure the elimination diet will be worth a try. Hugs!

31 Jul 14 by member: Johanne

Sorry for you loss...Hugs...:O)

01 Aug 14 by member: BHA

Very sorry to hear about your losses but glad you are back on here. Take good care of yourself and you will be back on the right track in no time.

01 Aug 14 by member: megmonster

Oh Johanne, I am so sorry. That is a lot of loss to absorb all at once. Weight gain can happen just due to the stress. I went through JJ Virgin's elimination diet recently and found out I can't tolerate dairy (can you say whey protein shakes and butter?) and eggs. I had already eliminated sugar and gluten. It was a bit of an adjustment, but feeling better and stronger makes a difference. Be gentle with yourself right now. Recognize eating good clean food is another form of self love and care. Be well.

01 Aug 14 by member: yduj57

Sorry to hear about your loss...

01 Aug 14 by member: AilaOne

Ah, BLS, so sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you, girl. Take care of you. HUGS

01 Aug 14 by member: Helewis

(((((hugs))))) and prayers for you and the rest of your family! Life just keeping tossing curve balls. We are all here for you on this journey. Hang in there! Onward!

01 Aug 14 by member: kclab

Thanks everyone and hugs.

04 Aug 14 by member: Johanne


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