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txplowgirl Enthusiast
txplowgirl
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Hi everbody, I thought I would give everyone an update.

Been by myself for almost 2 weeks now. Wow, what a difference. Cleaned my truck from top to bottom and and only eating fresh fruits, nuts, veggies, brown rice and meats. Still having a bit of a problem with gluten free products. I guess stil super sensitive.

But since I kicked the ole man out i've recovered a bunch. I did not realize that him eating gluten in the truck was going to be that bad. Plus, I think when he cooked for me he wasn't being carefull enough about cc. Anyway, I feel better now than I have in several months and this is only 2 weeks in.

Have been gluten free now for a year and 2 months. Was doing ok then started teaming with him and it started going downhill from there. But in this past year i've gone from 205 lbs down to 166. Yahoo! When he came on board I started bloating again and stopped losing. Stayed at 170 for almost 4 months. Since by myself the weight is coming off again and i've stopped bloating.

Plus not having the stress of being cooped up in a truck with someone 24/7 for 6 weeks at a time helps a lot too. Lol.

Anyway, just wanted to give everyone an update and to thank everyone for their well wishes and for being there to "listen" when I needed to vent.

Have a great evening.

Vicky

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tmbarke
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Hi everbody, I thought I would give everyone an update.

Been by myself for almost 2 weeks now. Wow, what a difference. Cleaned my truck from top to bottom and and only eating fresh fruits, nuts, veggies, brown rice and meats. Still having a bit of a problem with gluten free products. I guess stil super sensitive.

But since I kicked the ole man out i've recovered a bunch. I did not realize that him eating gluten in the truck was going to be that bad. Plus, I think when he cooked for me he wasn't being carefull enough about cc. Anyway, I feel better now than I have in several months and this is only 2 weeks in.

Have been gluten free now for a year and 2 months. Was doing ok then started teaming with him and it started going downhill from there. But in this past year i've gone from 205 lbs down to 166. Yahoo! When he came on board I started bloating again and stopped losing. Stayed at 170 for almost 4 months. Since by myself the weight is coming off again and i've stopped bloating.

Plus not having the stress of being cooped up in a truck with someone 24/7 for 6 weeks at a time helps a lot too. Lol.

Anyway, just wanted to give everyone an update and to thank everyone for their well wishes and for being there to "listen" when I needed to vent.

Have a great evening.

Vicky

I'm so proud of you Vicky!

You are an inspiration to many!

If you can't beat 'em - kick 'em the h3ll out!

I'm so jealous that you're dropping more weight than me!

But I know this is the most relief you've experienced in a long long long time!

Stay strong sweetie! You don't need ANYONE weighing you down.....not now - not never.

Everything about your life is in YOUR hands and you WILL succeed bigger and better than ever now.

Peace and serenity to you now and always

Love - Hugs and support always!

Tena

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

Great news Vicky!! So happy to hear you're doing better. :D

chasbari Apprentice
chasbari
Posted

So good to hear that all is going well in light of what you've been through. Glad to hear you are feeling better. That's priceless.

psawyer Proficient
psawyer
Posted

I'm glad to hear that you dealt with the problem and are feeling better as a result. Keep on truckin'.

Skylark Collaborator
Skylark
Posted

So glad to hear you're through the worst of the breakup and feeling so much better!

Ahorsesoul Enthusiast
Ahorsesoul
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Vicky, I am so proud of you for standing up for yourself. You sound so happy.

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ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
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So glad your feeling so good. Sometimes we don't realize just how toxic someone can be to us until their gone. In all respects not just gluten. Enjoy your freedom and improving health.

txplowgirl Enthusiast
txplowgirl
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Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the thoughts. I guess this has taught me that I can't trust anyone except myself. Also, that I need to be by myself to keep from getting cc'd. After a 21 yr abusive marriage and then this 8 yr relationship. I think i'm giving up on men for a while. Time to be by myself and enjoy life on my terms.

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You sound like me. My psychiatrist friend says I have a "broken picker-outer". :lol: I'm much happier single.

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