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Hello again,

I did really good today on my sugar intake, only 92 grams, with almost 40 in orange juice. So I stayed under the 100 mark. I stay up late at night to do my homework so my last time to eat is 9pm and I wake up later so my first time is 9am. As far as exercise goes, I walk to my son's bus stop to pick him up- this takes about 15 min and I do a brisk walk there then another 15 min home but I have to slow down a bit to let him keep up with me. Any time I can get some free time, I do a 10 min standing ab workout throughout the day. Then around 10pm I do the Jullian Michaels Shred video, Dance Dance Revolution on the Wii, or EA Sports Active on the Wii. So far I gained some weight but I'm hopeing its just muscle increasing and not fat. I look forward to hearing about everyone else's workouts tomorrow. I posted mine tonight because I may not be available to get on tomorrow. Good luck to everyone!

Hi everyone!

Glad to hear that everyone is having a good day. I've done well so far too and have preplanned what I'm going to have for dinner (Sushi! Yum!) so as to stay within my calories. I'm starting to get a little hungry, but just in case I can't make it to sushi time I went out and bought fruit and have left myself about 75 calories for a snack.

I wanted to share some recommendations for thyroid boosting herbs and supplements. The info is for Kelynn, but I thought I'd post it here in case anyone else was interested.

Two supplements that can help a sluggish thyroid are selenium and taurine. Selenium is a mineral that your body uses when it converts T4 (an inactive thyroid hormone) to T3 (an active thyroid hormone). A lot of people are deficient in this mineral. You need about 200 micrograms per day. Taurine is an amino acid that helps regulate the thyroid's amino acid balance. Take 500 to 1000mg per day.

As far as herbs go, I'd recommend ashwaganda, an ayurvedic herb that increases energy, aids with sleep, and is considered an adaptogen. Adaptogenic herbs help to regulate the body's endocrine system and will help restore balance whether you are over- or under-producing certain hormones. Another great and very well studied adaptogen is eleutherococcus (often just called eleuthero and formerly known a s siberian ginseng).

I also found this information during a quick online search. I found it at http://www.advance-health.com/hypothyroid.html
"Forskolin is an extract of an Ayurvedic herb that resensitizes cell receptors by activating the enzyme adenylcyclase and increasing the levels of cyclic AMP in cells. Cyclic AMP is an important signal carrier that is necessary for the proper biological response of cells to hormones. It is required for cell communication in the hypothalamus/pituitary gland axis and for the feedback control of hormones. Cyclic AMP is essential to synthesize and regulate thyroid hormones, growth hormones, cortisol, DHEA, testosterone, melatonin, and other hormones. Recommended dosage: one to two capsules twice per day. It is possible that some individuals taking this herbal extract and prescription thyroid hormones may require less medication. Consult with your physician regularly. It would also be a good idea to monitor yourself with the basal temperature test."

I don't know a ton about the above supplement, but I know it is derived from the coleus plant and that a lot of people think coleus may be the next "big thing" in herbal weight loss supplements. I'd have to do more research before recommending it as readily as the others, but it sounds like it may be worth a try.

I hope everyone has a great night and I'll be back to check in tomorrow!

ok, if it's not to late, I'll like to join!! My last group went to Thanksgiving and I lost 11 pounds!! Some of us agreed to continue until New Years but it looks like it's slowly losing it's zip so I need something new!! :bigsmile:

A little about myself. I'm a mom of 3 kids, 6, 3, 19 mths, married for almost 11 yrs and work full time out of the home. I also take care of my mom so any "me" time is valuable! Because of my pregnancies, my weight has gone up and down for years. Since I think this is my last, my goal is to be in the best shape of my life by 40! I have 4 years to go! I want to give myself enough time. :laugh:

I had shoulder surgery last week so I can't work out for a few weeks but that's no excuse to let myself go! So although I won't record exercise time, I will post how I'm doing with my calories.

Currently I've been steady losing 1 lb a week so I will stick to that for now.

Starting weight: 168
Current weight: 157
mini goal 4 weeks: 153
Ultimate goal: 145

Thanks everybody! I'm excited about this!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

ok, if it's not to late, I'll like to join!! My last group went to Thanksgiving and I lost 11 pounds!! Some of us agreed to continue until New Years but it looks like it's slowly losing it's zip so I need something new!! :bigsmile:

A little about myself. I'm a mom of 3 kids, 6, 3, 19 mths, married for almost 11 yrs and work full time out of the home. I also take care of my mom so any "me" time is valuable! Because of my pregnancies, my weight has gone up and down for years. Since I think this is my last, my goal is to be in the best shape of my life by 40! I have 4 years to go! I want to give myself enough time. :laugh:

I had shoulder surgery last week so I can't work out for a few weeks but that's no excuse to let myself go! So although I won't record exercise time, I will post how I'm doing with my calories.

Currently I've been steady losing 1 lb a week so I will stick to that for now.

Starting weight: 168
Current weight: 157
mini goal 4 weeks: 153
Ultimate goal: 145

Thanks everybody! I'm excited about this!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Welcome to the Fab Fours, ought to be a lively group! Wish you success!

The challenge for tomorrow: Post your favorite exercise routine, then chose someone else's to do on Friday. Sounds fun!!!! (courtesy of ashaver, right?)
Susan

Yes that was me! I would also like to know how they benefit from there exercises!!!

OH my...girls I had a bad day yesterday and another bad one today! Found out at 130pm today that my sisters place got broke into and the Robbers was gonna take everything...ThankGOD for her MIL that lives next door cause she saw them and snuk over to their house while the Robbers where inside and got the keys out of thier get away car (which turns out to be stolen). She made it back home and called 911. The robbers got away on foot but with none of the goods. Her MIL not only saved her stuff but also 3 other families items that were in the car! I like to call her " The GRANDMA that saved Christmas!" Thank GOD she did not get hurt...she is soooo smart. I wouldnt of even thought to do that. sooooo.... I have been alittle stressed and it shows in my eating habbits. I have told myself no matter what comes at me tomorrow... I will do well! my carbs got the best of me today...but carbs watch out tomorrow! Have a wonderful night and everyone please keep your house under great watch this time of year!

Wow! Third day no school for the kids! We are at about -13 degrees and maybe 12 or 13 inches of snow. Kids are loving it!

Favorite exercise ... I guess I can't write "power shopping" ... so I will suggest Jillian Michaels' SHRED. If you don't have the DVD, check your local cable's Fitness Channel as they sometimes offer it there for free. Otherwise, it's pretty cheap. Anyway, there are three levels. Although I'm still on Level 1, it's quite the workout for about 30 minutes (including proper cool-down). A good over-all toner. Enjoy!

Cheryl

Hi! I' m Vero.
My current weight is 130.95 lbs
I want to get 121 lbs

Good luck, everybody!