What's that smell?

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Registered: 08-31-2004
What's that smell?
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Fri, 03-18-2005 - 3:30pm

Ok...so its something we dont normally talk about but Im not shy so here goes.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 03-18-2005 - 3:37pm

OMG, Shawna!! That is so me! Shoowee. ROTFL!! My boys of course think it's hilarious, but my husband keeps looking at me funny. I am SO embarrassed! Glad to hear I'm not the only one, though.

~Joanne

 

 

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Registered: 03-10-2005
Fri, 03-18-2005 - 5:26pm

Tell me about it!!!!

I think if you are eating a lot of the artificial sweeteners or sugar free stuff sweetened with that stuff (specially cookies and candies) that'll do it to ya.

But, I'm gonna take it a step further...

I know too, that when I first started weight watchers, not only was that a problem, but you can become um, um, well, backed up in that dept. I think (at least for me) it came from eating less fat. It didn't matter how much water I drank, or fruits and vegetables I ate, it still happened. I had to get OTC fiber supplements and "softeners". When I'd fall off the wagon and eat bad stuff, everything would return to normal, till I got back on program.

I guess our bodies become so accustomed to our habits, any little change can gum up the works.

Thanks for giving me a good laugh today Shawna...made my day here at work a little brighter. I work tues-Friday, from 2pm till midnight. So, it makes a long day when I know everyone else leaves at 5 even tho I just got here.

Stacy~

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Registered: 02-22-2005
Fri, 03-18-2005 - 5:29pm
I love beans but had to stopped eating them because of the same problem but then, a couple of years ago, I tried Beano and it really works. It is also great before eating broccoli and other "gassy" veggies. Give it a try, you're family will thank you;-) LK
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Registered: 08-31-2004
Fri, 03-18-2005 - 5:31pm
Well Im glad my farts made you smile.
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Sat, 03-19-2005 - 9:51am

I'm always "letting it all hang out"...I don't think there's a day that goes by without some kind of flatulence fiasco, especially when my Aunt comes to town, if you catch my whiff...er, drift :D

Actually, I have a story...several years ago, I was a cashier at a discount retailer. One day, I had gas so bad that it probably would've burned nosehairs off of anyone within a 25 foot radius...anyway, I was standing in my aisle, waiting for the next customer. Finally, one came, ready to check out. As soon as I started to walk towards my register, IT hit...as much as I tried holding my cheeks together, as much as I tried to will it away, it came with a fervent vengeance...it was an SBD (silent but deadly). I got to my register just in time to see the lady's reaction...it was a look of pure respiratory distress...she quickly backed out of my aisle and went to one 3 aisles down, whilst giving me the "evil eye" the whole time...I tried so hard not to laugh. I worked there for a few years after that incident and never saw her again...I wonder why? :D

~Lori

    
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Sat, 03-19-2005 - 5:22pm
Lori you are too funny!