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heykim · #31 06-03-2006, 05:25 AM

not to worry! you dont have to p.m me!

and a couple peanut m&m's are FINE as long as they dont turn into a BAGFUL *L*.... how DO you eat a COUPLE anyhow? dang... i am surely PURELY impressed as h*ll!

what does hummus taste like?

gregg · #32 06-07-2006, 07:46 PM

Hi Carrie,

Have you beern entertaining any thoughts recently about running in a 10k? You would be one of the fastest. It could be fun!

What's hummus?

cgilson269 · #33 06-08-2006, 12:24 PM

gregg, what a nice thing to say! thanks. now that i'm off of school for six weeks, it is definitely something i'll look into! it's just under seven miles, right?

guys you are missing out if you've never tried hummus!

most brands you buy in the store are actually LC! i used to eat it even on atkins. it is made of smashed chickpeas and tahini oil - and then other spices are added for flavor. you can buy spicy, lemon, garlic, roasted red pepper, black olive, etc. i love it w/ sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. it is a greek/mediterranean dish.

gregg · #34 06-08-2006, 07:42 PM

Carrie a 10k is only 6.2 miles. You could do it in your sleep. You could do it with the idea that it's just for fun and not to compete. I've done a few, and a triathlon too a few years ago. It was really fun. And a good motivation too.

The hummus sounds interesting. I'll pick some up next time I see some. Are chick-peas vegetables?

heykim · #35 06-13-2006, 04:23 AM

thanks for the hummus description... i WILL have to try some someday!

Rob · #36 06-13-2006, 08:41 AM

Hi CArrie! Lovwe hummus myself with garlic my favorite!

cgilson269 · #37 06-20-2006, 06:00 PM

well, i have not posted in my journal in a while ....i have not really been on plan and haven't really been sure what i wanted to do w/ my diet, etc. you know how it goes ....

but today i was diagnosed w/ celiac disease. here is a brief description:
http://www.webmd.com/hw/digestive_problems/hw192370.asp

my doctor initially thought it was IBS and that's how we were treating it ... but i was not feeling any better. finally had the blood test, which confirmed celiac disease.

i'm kind of shocked ... i never really thought this was the problem. i have to go in next week for a biopsy of my small intestine. a little nervous. and then i will have to treat/handle this through diet alone. they are no medications. i'll have to stick to a gluten-free diet for the rest of my life.

gluten-free won't be too bad since i prefer a lower carb lifestyle. since i can't ingest wheat, barley or rye, things i cannot eat/drink include beer, bread, pasta, crackers, pretzels, cookies, cakes. i don't like those foods anyway, so that won't be too much of a problem. however, "modified food starch" is also gluten - and that's in a lot of other foods like some salad dressings, ice cream, sauces, etc.

i'll meet w/ the dietician and see what he/she suggests, but for now i'm sticking to phase 1 of south beach.

Rob · #38 06-20-2006, 06:44 PM

Gee Carrie sorry about this diagnosis but it's a good thing now that you know!~

cgilson269 · #39 06-21-2006, 01:33 PM

thanks, rob. yes, i guess it is good to know what's causing all my stomach problems, etc. still - i'm feeling kinda down/worried about this. i just need to do more research, so i fully comprehend how my life's going to change.

anyway, went out for my BF's brother's bday last nite. his entire family gives me a hard time about dieting ALL the time ... they think i'm too skinny, LOL. the mom had already pre-ordered all the food, so i just picked at what they served ... nothing LC, unfortunately. so i am "officially" re-starting SBD today. i am so annoyed w/ myself and all this yo-yo-ing ... i am determined to drop some weight this time.

today's plan:
B: coffee, turkey bacon, egg beaters
S: SF jello
L: salad of some sort
S: nuts
D: cobb salad

heykim · #40 06-21-2006, 10:41 PM

((((((((((((carrie)))))))))))))))
so so SO sorry to hear of this diagnosis, but i AM happy to hear that they DO know what is wrong.. that way you have an idea of what to do about it!
it is so frustrating when they DONT know whats wrong and dont have a clear test for things..

please take care of yourself during this period of adjustment to dietary needs.

i appreciate the information tho! its good that we can give each other the tools to take better care of ourselves through nutritional means.

(((((((((((((carrie))))))))))))))

a low carb store i have gone to in the past has gone almost ALL glutenfree now ... instead of focusing on LC when it was popular.
you might check to see if you can find one near you.

cgilson269 · #41 06-28-2006, 12:23 PM

ah kim, you are so sweet. thanks for your support - you are such a good person.

well there is not much to report on my end except SICK, SICK, SICK. i am so sick. :( i came down w/ a horrible stomach ailment on monday nite. i'm not sure if it is related to celiac or if it is just stomach virus. but i have not been able to keep anything down, i've had a horrible fever (chills, sweats), and body aches. just awful. i am trying to work from home today - but i really just want to crawl back in bed. :(

i'm living mainly on watered-down gatorade and brown rice. i'm really hoping to be back to normal soon .....

gregg · #42 06-29-2006, 09:34 PM

Aww Carrie, ((((((((((Carrie))))))))) So sorry about your diagnosos.

Hope you are feeling better soon!

P.S. Latlely my health club has been playing this song "Just Breathe" I think of you every time!

No BEER??!! Oh no!

heykim · #43 06-29-2006, 10:03 PM

((((((((((((((((carrie))))))))))))))))))))))

dang girl.. that sounds awful!
ya know.. it COULD be the condition.... it COULD be a virus.. or it COULD be the stress of being DIAGNOSED with the condition..
stress sure can play havoc with our bodies.. thats for sure!

did you check with your doc about the stomach problem?
heck..its thursday! its a LONG time to feel crappy if you came down with it on monday!

hope you crawled back into bed...

feel better soon!

shannon575 · #44 07-04-2006, 05:53 AM

Oh Carrie!! hope you are feeling better! So sorry I haven't responded about your diagnosis sooner! Yes, I'm in Vietnam. I left much sooner than expected and didn't have time to even THINK nevermind post!

Are you ok? How do you feel?

I'm doing well with diet and exercise over here. I have a 24hr gym at my disposal ( trying to get at running again -- up to running for 20mins then walking then bike) at my hotel and the food, well, is very non sugar latent. One can't help but eat nutritiously over here. Minus the fried spring rolls...ha ha! Lots of fish and fruits!

I'll try to write more later!

Thinking of you!

heykim · #45 07-11-2006, 10:25 PM

hey carrie... how ya doin kiddo? feeling any better?
psssssssssst shannon.. hey there! goooooooooooood mor niiiiiiiiiing vietnam!

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