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I'm experiencing the same thing and I know its not menopause, cuz I did that yrs ago. It seems to be about 30 to 45 min. after eating, but it doesnt happen every time I eat. It's most uncomfortable, but I just peel off some outer clothes and fan myself til it passes, which doesnt take too terribly long. I'm going to try and remember to ask the dr. about it when I see him in March. Hang in there, it's little to put up with considering all the problems we had before the weight loss. Suzanne

Quack! Quack! Waddle! Waddle! Me too!!!!! Daisy Duck

Girlfriend, I think I have the balls of Batman at the moment! LMAO! I just decided that I need to change things for ME!!!! Hubby is a little confused and baffled, but he is following and adjusting well...now for the rest of the world...LOL Thanks for your support and kind words, Beth. Every little bit of encouragement made me determined I was a good person and could be a better wife and mother. I know I did not settle!!! I LOVE MY HUBBY!!! Hee Hee! I am downright giddy for the boy... Janice

LOL! The other night I discovered I know have web fingers thanks to the weightloss. I'm just showing off my new tiny hands and my ring finger that is now a size 4 instead of a 6 1/2 when my husband leans over and says OOOOOHHHH!!!!! You have web fingers like a duck. Sure enough I looked and I have loose skin right there when I spread out my hands it looks like a ducks. Who would have ever thought you'd get webbed hands. I did look at my feet because my shoe size went down from a 6 1/2 wide to a 5. Better luck there. I haven't sprouted any webbing there yet. Weather is so rainy here I'm wondering if it's an omen. LOL PS. I hope my 300lb pic is no longer on here. It's enough to make a girl get depressed.

(((((((((((((((((((((((Janice)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I *think* I get where you're coming from with this. I'm glad you had the balls to get things the way you want them. -beth

Well. . .I am not quite sure what all happened, but I'm glad you're back, I missed your smiling face. Good luck with all those re-negotiated personal relationships - keeps it interesting doesn't it? Huggles and love, ~Lara

This is crazy. Let's try protecting those kids that are already born. To penalize a woman for having a miscarriage is insane, usually they are already punishing themselves.

Hi Sissy- I aim for under 20-25G of carbs a day. Roughly, it's the equivalent of two cinnamon graham crackers. Don't ask why I know this NOW.. :-/ I'm trying to follow the Atkins Induction phase, basically have been since the beginning, but every time I add in any sort of junk, I don't lose, so it's all proteins all the time now. The thing about Atkins is, I am a coffee/artificial sweetener addict... I need to drop the artificial sweeteners, as they most definitely push my carb intake WAY over the limit. One packet = 1 carb... x'e 3 coffees a day, crystal lights, diet drinks, light "juices", etc, etc... really adds up. I'm willing to bet that if I dropped all fake sugars and kept avoiding real sugars, I'd lose much faster. It's so hard! Here's a snippet of info about carb-intake and why it induces weight loss... "If you severely restrict carbs, your body goes into a state of ketosis--burning fat with the subsequent production of ketone bodies in the bloodstream. The condition is called "ketonuria" if ketones are spilled out into the urine. The result of ketosis is that your blood sugar levels stabilize; your insulin level drops; and because your body is burning fat, you lose weight! You can easily test to see if your diet is inducing ketosis with the use of inexpensive ketone test strips. And these rules from Atkins: Eat either three regular-size meals a day or four or five smaller meals. Do not skip meals or go more than six waking hours without eating. (I do about 5 smallish meals, I'm always hungry) Eat liberally of combinations of fat and protein in the form of poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs and red meat, as well as pure, natural fat in the form of butter, mayonnaise, olive oil, safflower, sunflower and other vegetable oils (preferably expeller-pressed or cold-pressed). Eat no more than 20 grams a day of carbohydrate, most of which must come in the form of salad greens and other vegetables. You can eat approximately three loosely packed cups of salad, or two cups of salad plus one cup of other vegetables (see Acceptable Foods). (started eating two cups of mixed leafy greens a day, I've actually gone potty!) Eat absolutely no fruit, bread, pasta, grains, starchy vegetables or dairy products other than cheese, cream or butter. Do not eat nuts or seeds in the first two weeks. Foods that combine protein and carbohydrates, such as chickpeas, kidney beans and other legumes, are not permitted at this time. Eat nothing that isn't on the Acceptable Foods list. And that means absolutely nothing. Your "just this one taste won't hurt" rationalization is the kiss of failure during this phase of Atkins. Adjust the quantity you eat to suit your appetite, especially as it decreases. When you're hungry, eat the amount that makes you feel satisfied, but not stuffed. When you're not hungry, eat a small controlled carbohydrate snack to accompany your nutritional supplements. Don't assume any food is low in carbohydrate—instead, read labels. Check the carb count (it's on every package) or use a carbohydrate gram counter. Eat out as often as you wish but be on guard for hidden carbs in gravies, sauces and dressings. Gravy is often made with flour or cornstarch, and sugar is sometimes an ingredient in salad dressing. Use sucralose or saccharin as a sweetener. Be sure to count each packet of any of these as 1 gram of carbs. Avoid coffee, tea and soft drinks that contain caffeine. Excessive caffeine has been shown to cause low blood sugar, which can make you crave sugar. Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day to hydrate your body, avoid constipation and flush out the by-products of burning fat. If you are constipated, mix a tablespoon or more of psyllium husks in a cup or more of water and drink daily. Or mix ground flaxseed into a shake or sprinkle wheat bran on a salad or vegetables. At a minimum, take a good daily multivitamin with minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, but without iron. Extra Cautions Stay away from diet products unless they specifically state "no carbohydrates." Most such foods are for low-fat diets, not controlled carbohydrate plans. The words sugarless, sugar-free or "no sugar added" are not sufficient. The label must state the carbohydrate content; that's what you must go by. Many products you do not normally think of as foods, such as chewing gum, breath mints, cough syrups and cough drops, are filled with sugar or other caloric sweeteners. They must be avoided. Be wary of prepared salads at salad bars or deli counters. For example, cole slaw or even tuna-fish salad may have been prepared with sugar. When your diet causes your body to go into a state of ketosis, you are said to be on a ketogenic diet. For most people, restricting your carbohydrate intake to fewer than 30 grams a day will induce ketonuria. Most people on ketogenic diets lose weight fairly quickly. However, although some diet experts believe that ketosis is a safe condition, it is not necessary to be in ketosis to lose weight. Keep in mind, however, that when you choose a higher level of carbohydrates than what is needed to bring on ketosis, you may have to limit your total food intake (calories) somewhat in order to lose weight. Also, for diabetics who are not obese, it certainly is not necessary to induce ketosis to reap the benefits of a low-carb diet. It is quite possible to bring your blood glucose levels under control without being in ketosis. However, if you must lose considerable weight, a ketogenic diet is the most efficient method for bringing your weight back down to where it should be." ____________________________________________________________ -beth 313/298/156buttryinglikehell!/130 Someday I'll fly, someday I'll soar, someday I'll be so damn much more than my body gives me credit for. Why is it not my time? What is there more to learn? Shed this skin I've been tripping in, never to quite return... -J. Mayer http://journals.aol.com/bethlbutterfly/MeltingMama/

I don't know if I'm really allowed to post this or not, but thought some of you might be interested. http://democracyforvirginia.typepad.com/democracy_for_virginia/2005/01/legislative_sen.html Dianne

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