Top 10 MFP community falsehoods

Sarauk2sf

^^I get the 6% now - that was a hypothetical calculation and should not be used as a recommendation as a lower limit imo - too much risk and too many things it misses - hormonal, nutrient sufficiency, adherence, energy (and therefore gym performance).

I like Lyle myself and agree that the auto 'eat more' response is very often the wrong advice. However, context is always relevant and sometimes more color is a very important thing to include, most particularly, who your target audience is.

Also, as I am sure you are aware, many people looking to lose weight are not significantly overweight or obese on here.

joshdann

^^I get the 6% now - that was a hypothetical calculation and should not be used as a recommendation as a lower limit imo - too much risk and too many things it misses - hormonal, nutrient sufficiency, adherence, energy (and therefore gym performance).

I like Lyle myself and agree that the auto 'eat more' response is very often the wrong advice. However, context is always relevant and sometimes more color is a very important thing to include, most particularly, who your target audience is.

Also, as I am sure you are aware, many people looking to lose weight are not significantly overweight or obese on here.

I do wish MFP would allow me to edit my OP, but alas they won't... so hopefully people will read the whole thread. It's a lot to sift through though. Maybe they'll at least read this page.

Trust me, if I had any inkling that this would become such a popular thread I would have taken more time with it, included references for each specific part, etc. That probably would have resulted in more TLDRs, but what can ya do?

You and I don't always agree but I do respect your knowledge and opinions and I'm definitely glad that you know how to keep it civil. That's miles ahead of sooo many posters here

yoovie

Its just so frustrating

Cranquistador

Its just so frustrating

it is.

yoovie

nevermind

ProfEAR

[/quote] In order to accurately test for hypothyroidism, patients should undergo a complete series of thyroid tests, which would include the TSH test, along with other blood tests which measure the levels of T4, T3, and thyroid antibody levels.
Blood tests are the most accurate measure for diagnosing hypothyroidism. However, including the basal body temperature can also help as a general measure as well. Because your thyroid controls your basal body temperature, it can help you gauge how much T3 is active in your cells.
If your basal body temperature is below 97.8 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 3 days in a row, it is very likely your thyroid function is low. Following up with the necessary blood tests would then be appropriate to get a better picture.
If you think you may be suffering with hypothyroidism, but have been told by your physician that your thyroid function is normal, seek a second opinion. It may be that more tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis.
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i agree. A series of blood tests is the only way to really know anything. As difficult as it is to find health answers, it is easier now than it has ever been because of the availability of blood tests. I was so relieved to find out that I could order blood tests online WITHOUT a prescription and many times for less than it cost me to order them with my insurance. How crazy is that? In my particular case, I was able to get screenings for Diabetes and Thyroid screenings quickly and easily.

Hope this helps someone!

Mr_Excitement

This is the longest post I've ever read completely, lol. Great points. I especially liked point #4-- it's something I've suspected from tracking my own caloric intake together with lifting improvement (or lack of).

californiabella

BUMP

jofjltncb6

Its just so frustrating

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