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So - I've been feeling really, really good - up until about 3 weeks ago. My stomach finally figured out its place in this world and my flair ups were infrequent (maybe one a month around THAT time!). Since I was feeling so good I decided I wanted to try to lose weight (AGAIN). I ordered the 6 Week Body Makeover program (I posted about this before - BAD NEWS) and stuck to the plan religiously. This plan has taken me back to the days before I started feeling stable. Stomach aches everyday, pain during the day, etc. (I'm IBS-D). Had a regular turkey sandwich today with all the right stuff and still my stomach cramped up and I had D! My frustration is in convincing myself that my weight is fine right now and I need to refocus my energies on getting my stomach back to where it was before I tried this stupid diet (I stopped after the first week and will be receiving a refund from the company). I guess I'm mostly disappointed bc I lost 10 lbs in the first week and the diet was working for the weight loss part. Sometimes it's so difficult to remember that we are not well and can not always try the gimmicks that otherwise healthy people can try. I think what I need is a reminder of a healthy eating day. I was stable for so long that I was able to eat really anything I wanted with little issue. Would anyone be willing to map out their day for me so I can remember what to eat for the next few days to get stable? I will also be rereading Heather's book (it won't be tough, I've made so many notes in the margins!). Don't know what I'd do if I didn't have the boards to jump back on. THANKS!

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IBS-D, Acid Reflux, ???

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