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Hey Shell,

Just wanted to let you know what a huge influence you are reading your weight loss goals and achievements.
I read your story again, and I can relate.

I've lost 76 lbs. doing the South Beach diet, and exercise.
I started in June, 2004, and slowly and healthfully lost 76 lbs. with healthy eating and regular excercise. My doctor is thrilled! Although I don't have any real health problems, I'm sure they were just around the corner being 100 or so pounds overweight.

Then, in the spring of 2005, I became very, very sick.
I could no longer digest anything, and my doctor put me through a battery of tests. After also have all the tests done by the gastroenterologist I was referred to (endoscopy, colonoscopy, ultrasound, you name it....), I was diagnosed with IBS, Lactose Intolerance (had that test,too), and I soon discovered I have an intolerance to all or any wheat products whatsoever.

I read Heather's books, and got healthy again (Thank God), but the thought of trying to lost the rest of my weight is completely overwhelming.

I have also put back on about 14 or so of the pounds I lost over the last six months from living on Ensure and baby cookies for about 4 weeks, from being able to digest nothing!!
And, of course, Christmas, and I am sick again.

I have rejoined the gym again, I have a trainer and I LOVE YOGA!! But, I am wondering what you are eating most days to lost the weight!

Thanks for your inspiration!

Sincerely,

Sunni

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