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Not sure about statistics but I do know you need to contact doctor/endo asap. You will need to keep your TSH below 1.5 during pregnancy, especially first few weeks. usually it means an increase of meds, as baby will now be using your thyroxine until its grown its own and is functioning well. Usually around 16 weeks. I'm…

I have Graves disease, was Hyper but had TT in Aug 2013, so I'm now without a thyroid. I'm on Levothyroxine and Lio T3, along with various supplements due to low levels. Firstly I would recommend having Vitamin levels checked. B12, Folic Acid, Ferritin, Vit D and Calcium. All very important to anyone with a thyroid…

[/quote] Thank you so much for answering me. Putting on weight is my biggest fear. I mean, really, really big fear. I have worked so hard to lose and I've been lifting weights and I'm so happy with my body that I don't want it wrecked by this stupid, dumb thyroid. This is such a serious concern for me that I would even…

I've also found success with high fat, low carb diet. I find cutting out fixxy drinks and caffeine has also helped a lot with bloating. I'm loosing approx. 1kg (2.2Ib) per month at moment. Slow and steady. I also opt for green smoothies in the morning for breakfast. Spinach, cucumber, frozen mango, banana, brazil nuts,…

I was overactive and have Graves disease. For me I had surgery as my Thyroid become very enlarged and was suffocating me at night. I had my surgery in August 2013. I've never regretted my decision. I went in to hospital that morning, called for surgery at around 12.30pm, and think I was back up and awake by 4pm. Not…

I don't have this problem either. I take part In multiple challenges through FitBit and also sync with MFP. All looks fine. Don't log activity on MFP, only food

only my app isn't working. MFP website is fine for me. That said the app is showing the correct calorie allowance (including calorie burnt through Exercise), but just not the actual number of steps.

I have a surge and go to the gym. If I'm on Treadmill I set it to Tread mill mode. I then switch to Elliptical if I do that, or weights if I'm going round using the weights machines. For rowing I select workout mode, and then I update to Rowing on the fitbit app later. For classes I set to the specific class... if its more…

running is high cardio, which burns more calories as apposed to T25 which also includes strength training, so less cardio. Its good to have a mix of the two though.

I've been loosing my hair/thinning since I was diagnosed with over active thyroid. I've since had Total Thyroidectomy and on both thyroxine and T3, and its still just as thin and growing very slowly. Some ladies on a Facebook thyroid group recommended Mane & Tail Shampoo and Conditioner. It was originally meant for show…

Hi, I had Total Thyroidectomy in Aug 2013 due to Graves disease. I agree defiantly push for both thyroxine and T3. I'm on both and feel so much better for it. Its not an easy ride, with lots of adjustments, especially to diet. Also I advise to keep an eye on other vitamin/nutrient levels, especially B12, Vit D, Folate,…

takes me approx. 30mins. Also mine is connected to my iPhone and lets me know once its full and ready to go

also to add as you're hypo... having the right dose, and your levels being Optimal is key to you loosing weight. If they're not right then its going to be a struggle.

wow 1200 is low... if you start eating a lot less than you should, your body will go into starvation mode and will eat away at muscle not fat. The idea is a little bit at a time slowly. For a women we should be eating around 2000 calories per day. For weight loss of approx. 0.25kg per week it brings it down to around 1650…

Total Barre - its a mix of ballet and Pilates

Thanks!!! That's a big help. Will stick to lightly active as I'm forever up and down from my desk these days and I am far more active than I was when I started a year ago so should change my level

I'm UK too and on T3 - here its called Liothyronine. I got mine through an endo as well. He is very Pro T3. Also recently the European Thyroid Association changed its policy to include T3/T4 combination therapy and said T3 can be given to patients on a 3 month trial basis under strict guidance of Endocrinologist. My endo…

Not 100% sure what a lot of that means...I don't really plan what meals I eat, I usually have a rough idea of Breakfast & Lunch but dinner can vary. Yes I did find a couple of times that I've gone over my goal the next morning, even though it was under before I went to bed at 10pm. I'm usually sat down from 9pm, then in…

I've lost 10kg in past 10 months

Can I ask with regards the activity level on MFP - I have a desk job, but go to the gym once a day Monday-Friday and burn approx. 400 calories, so should I stick to sedentary or move to Lightly active (Sed states 1490 calories, and lightly active is 1680 calories per day) - I always hit 2000 calories burnt at end of each…

Thanks Lyssa, I'm glad I finally got it. I have a FitBit Surge so usually set it for all my Gym classes closest to the option they offer. Spin I use Spin, Zumba I use workout, Treadmill I use treadmill etc. Yes Fitbit is showing majority days under, but not by much. There are probably 1/2 days per week that are in the…

also just wanted to confirm MFP Loss of 0.2kg (0.5IB) is the same as FitBits 250 calorie deficit? (I read this on FAQ and just wanted to confirm this is correct) - I have set both activity level to sedentary as I work in office so don't do much apart from Gym/walking the dog

Pointless attempt to battle it out with Apple. No GPS like the surge and its still not waterproof like the garmin. I'll stick with my surge for now.

My favourite is Spinach, Banana, Kiwi, Brazil Nuts, Almond butter, Flax & Chia seeds topped up with coconut water

Firstly never assume anything with doctors... they are quick to tell you you're "normal" - normal is a lot different from Optimal. Best bet would be to ask for copy of blood results, along with ranges. I believe TSH should be around 1, with T4 and T3 in the upper 3rd of the range. Again B12 has a range of 220-950 (some…

Also, i found cutting out certain products like bread, lowering pasta intake and stopping caffeine products (drinking peppermint tea) reduced/if not completely stopped my bloated tummy/toilet issues too.

Well done on the weight loss, that is a fab achievement. Have you had your Vitamin levels checked, specifically B12 and Vit D. My B12 was very low (in range, but right at bottom end) and I felt tired, little energy, etc and I started taking B12 Methyl Tablets as recommended by endo and my levels came up, and so did my…

Hi all, apologies for not coming back - I actually forgot I posted this (Hello, brain fog!). I've had the pains befofe when i was over active, before I had my TT in August 2013. Thankfully its completely gone again now. A couple of hot bath and relaxing really helped. It only lasted 3 days in all. Think the weather was…

I add a TSP each of Chia and Flax Seeds (Make sure Flax seeds are ground already as body is unable to extract nutrients from a whole flax seed)... both are high in Fiber and Protein which should keep you fuller for longer. Brazil Nuts and Cashew nuts would be good too

I have a thyroid condition which has left my immune system totally shot to pieces, so take a few suppliments which have had a great benefit to me. B12 Methylcolbalamin - this is the most purest form of B12 you can buy all be it a tad expensive, but my consultant said other B12 vitamin suppliments are not as effective…