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[Sojourner]

Well, I have some good news and some better news! The good news is that in the 17 days that I was forced to go off plan by my evil wicked doctor I was able to pretty much maintain my weight loss. I gained less than 2 lbs. Yay me!! The better news is that, as of Sunday (the 10th), I’m back on plan. NO MORE HIVES!!!!! I’m so very glad to be bump-less, but even happier to be back—you have no idea… Let me just say that Eggbeaters and asparagus and SF Jello are my new best friends!

Apparently, it’s flaxseed that I’m quite allergic to, not MF. Here’s what happened: I’ve always taken EFA capsules and decided to switch to flaxseed oil, having heard and read such good things about it. I first started using ground flaxseed for my Lab, who has some joint issues, and then noticed how great his coat looked and that his shedding had noticeably decreased. Nice side effect. Hmmm. I have joint issues. I want beautiful, shiny hair that doesn’t fall out. Let’s try the flaxseed capsules, I thought. Well…I always kept my EFAs in a little plastic container that is more convenient than the bottle they come in, so I dumped the flaxseed in there as well. They look really different, so I just fished out the EFAs until I was done with them, and then started on the flaxseed. When the doctor asked me if I had changed anything else in my diet, other than MF, the flaxseed didn’t even occur to me because I had actually gotten it 2-3 weeks before starting MF, and didn’t really know exactly when I’d begun taking it—it was just my EFA stuff, and I’d been doing that for a long time. When after several days went by with no MF and still lots of hives, we finally figured it out! I actually had “the light go on" as I was swallowing one of the capsules, and practically choked myself trying not to allow it down my throat!! Even still, it took several days before the hives were gone completely, so it was a little difficult to be sure for a while there. But gone they are, and I am once again a happy MFer!

The last few days back on the wagon have been considerably more difficult than I recall my first few days on program being. I actually felt drugged this morning, and had to FORCE myself to leave my comfy bed. This could also be because school just began and my off-for-the-past-two-months lazy self is having a little bit of an adjustment issue! What was I thinking taking an eight a.m. class??? Idiot! Ah, well…at least it’s interesting enough to keep me awake (Abnormal Psych). Or could it be the coffee my sister sent me from Costa Rica? Yum!

I’ve tried to catch up with most of the posts, but knew that if I let myself actually log on and respond, I would spend way too much time in the forum. With school starting 'n all, I just couldn’t afford to do that. I definitely won’t be spending as much time here as I did before, but I will try to pop in now and again. It’ll undoubtedly make a nice break from the homework, and I certainly need the support. Wow, I missed you all so much!!

I am so very proud of everyone here! Things have really been moving right along, haven’t they? I’m not even gonna’ try to name names this time, LOL; everyone that has done so well, knows who they are—and I offer a hearty congratulations and major hugs for a job well done. Special congrats to those for whom getting to goal is no longer a future endeavor, but something already in their past. I can’t wait ‘til I join you! I’d also like to extend a warm welcome to all of the newbies that have joined in the time I’ve been gone. Wow, there are a lot of you!! You’re all doing so well, keep up the good work! As I’m sure you’ve already grasped, this is the best support forum in the history of the world. 4Realz.

I’m posting this here and in my journal as well—I had been working on keeping up my journal just before I left, so maybe this will help with that. Hopefully, by week’s end I’ll have a new club. That would be way cool, and a nice way to welcome myself back home.

Ahhhh………

[DogMa]

I'm so glad you're back - AND so glad you got it figured out. And good for you on maintaining! (Egg Beaters, now that I'm on maintenance - or sort of, for those who read my journal - are my best friend, too, these days. And low-carb tortillas. Sigh.)

[Sojourner]

Thanks Robin!! Yeah, I did the low-carb tortillas too. Not bad. Not as good as my own homemade, but not bad at all. I didn't even consider making the real ones, 'cuz it would've been ALL OVER.

Oh! I'm sorry I missed your birthday! I hope it was great. I'll be joining you in just a couple of months--but for now you're older than me. Hag.
HAHAHAHAHAHA.

My best friend is one year and eight days older than me. When we were kids she would always rub it in my face, and of course when she turned 18 and then 21 before me. Now? She doesn't mention it much. I do, though! Payback really is a bitch, huh? Every year for her birthday, I send her a card that says something about how she is older than me. And then I sign it with "Happy Birthday Hag." So please know that I called you a hag with the utmost affection. LOL!!

[JeepGirl]

Welcome Back Chickie! I am so happy that ya figured out what was causing those nasty hives! Congrats on doing well while you were off plan, that is awesome! I am so glad to see ya around again!

[Prancer]

Great job maintaining your weight!! Welcome back!!

[Sojourner]

LOL That is so funny that you both would post within minutes of each other. I think you really are twins!!
And thanks to you both for the kudos and WB!

[JeepGirl]

lololol Trust me we have so much in common it is like we were seperated at birth. I always told my twin that I swear I was adopted cause she and I are nothing alike and now Jenn & I are way alike!

[Elizabeth]

YES you were missed!! So glad you're back and so glad you've figured out what what causing the hives. Looking forward to seeing you on the board again. Now, the avatar.....

[Serendipity]

Sandy, Of course you were missed! I was justing thinking about you the other day when I had an itch......wondered how you were. Glad to have you back. This board could use a shake up, lol.

[tlo]

Welcome back, so glad that you are feeling better!!!!!

[Sojourner]

Now, the avatar.....

First of all, thanks Elizabeth, Jo, and Tlo for the welcome back!
Ahh yes, the avatar...I've been meaning to change that! Initially, my avatar shot was my baby picture because my face was as fat as the rest of me and totally looked just like my baby picture. Truly. I semi-joked that I could very well use it for my drivers license photo. Then the Silver Fox threatened me with her skinny stick for a grown-up picture, and because I always rail against being a grown-up, I chose this piece of sillyness. I'll get around to changing it soon...but you have to admit, my face does look pretty thin in this shot, lol.

Glad to have you back. This board could use a shake up, lol.

Jo, is that a dare?? Careful what you wish for!!
Hey speaking of shaking things up, how's the hula hoopin'?

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[Serendipity]

It's good.....and still fun! I do it for at least 10 minutes/day. Not alot, but I feel it.

[Arklahoma]

So glad you're back and discovered the culprit. I'm back in school, too, and can't visit quite as often, but it's good to see you back on track. Best of luck!!!

[Sojourner]

Thanks Ark! I was wondering where you'd gotten to--good luck with school! Oh, and congrats on making Onderland while I was gone. That's awesome!!! It'll be so much easier for you now, you know, to leap tall buildings in a single bound!!

[Arklahoma]

Definitely easier