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HELL YES SISTER!
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186 to 155 lbs at 5'3". Still want to lose 20 more lbs but I'm def not caring about scale weight, I'm going by how I feel and building muscle! I have 5 kids! 2 grandkids and I'm 40, im ok not looking like i did at 20, what i do want is strength and to tone up. An autoimmune hypothyroid issue took me from 120 lbs to puffy…
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I didnt start losing weight until I fueled my body properly. At 1200 my body literally said nope, I'm holding on to fat because you're starving me! Lol 1500 to 1800 is what I consume depending on my workout activity for the day. Sometimes 2200. And I lose consistently. Your BMR is higher than 1200 calories. Literally what…
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Im 5' 2" And 155 lbs. Im 40 with 5 kiddos, I'm actually happy at this weight! Im not focusing on weight anymore, but fit, toned and good mental well being. 155 is too high bmi for me at 28% though, So I'm looking to lose/replace fat with muscle to get BMI Lower. Id be happy at 140 ish too. Ive always been fit and around…
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That is awesome you are feeling so much better! And making changes to your diet are key! 40 lbs will melt off! The more i feel better, the better i eat and take care of my body! I went from 120 lbs even having 5 kiddos to 185 lbs, puffy and squishy at 5' 2" WITH NO DIET change. At all. gained 65 lbs, becasue of thyroid, I…
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The one thing ive realized is every person has their own walk with this, what works for one wont work for another. Meds work for some, diet and lifestyle changes on top of meds for others. You will just have to play around and see. I wish i had started diet sooner instead of waste years thinking meds should make me feel…
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I happen to disagree to a point :) As a Nurse who teaches nutrition for illnesses, and a Autoimmune sufferer I have Hashimotos autoimmune hypo thyroid my self, NOTHING and I mean nothing helped me to get my body back on track, feel optimal etc like the combo of a autoimmune paleo diet, certain supplements and getting meds…
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Mine to, but I have cervical herniation not lumbar, But I was very active, motocross, running, kickboxing, car accidents etc didn't get worse until 30s. My 21 yr old is showing degeneration, she choose to take the nursing route too! Hard on a body! Hope you are able to manage yours ok! What do you do? Im fighting surgery…
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The muscles can absolutely cause Sciatic pain. It is not just bugling discs or structural, When my issue flares, It irritates and contracts on my Sciatic nerve! Awful, hip and sciatic at the same time. But I agree, he needs to get a correct diagnosis, as other issues can imitate sciatic nerve pain. Hes not clear in post…
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Same issue, But for me it was a deep muscle issue. Piriformis syndrome. irritates the sciatic nerve, causing sciatica pain, low back pain ... Functions to assist in rotating the hip and turning the leg and foot outward ... Felxibility training, yoga, deep stretching etc has helped this SO much! But It requires everyday. It…
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I would get your Vitamin labs done and a cortisol test for adrenal fatigue. I had the same thing, i would HAVE to nap after working out. My Vit D was very very low at 9, (supposed to be 80 or higher) as well as my B12 was 166 (supposed to be 800 or higher) And i had some adrenal fatigue, a few things I had to tweak and now…
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When you start lifting your muscles "tear" causing extra fluid and inflammation. SO it is quite common to see a "gain" as your muscles adjust and as long as you're not doing too much too soon, just don't give up and keep trucking on! Pay attention to you feel vs scale.
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That's real and honest . Facing and confronting is what makes us successful! I'm inspired and so very happy for your journey. Thank you and you go girl!
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When I eat too much meat protein, I don't gain "water" weight, but I do gain weight, Its a lot for digestion, and it ferments in your gut, so bloating, gas (even if you don't feel bloated) I always balance out lots of protein with good carbs with lots of fiber! And lots of water to help flush.
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It just goes to show one size does not fit all! I am 5 '3 and started at 186, I am 177. So 9 lbs in 8 months. But im consistent in maintaining too. It has been a little bit harder as I have Lupus and Hashimotos (autoimmune hypo thyroid) and I recently came off Prednisone for the lupus. SO a little puffy still. I am DAMN…
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Great article, worth the read! http://www.precisionnutrition.com/metabolic-damage
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This. It does matter. Sleep loss raises Cortisol. Cortisol is a stress response, people that have adrenal fatigue or chronic stress have a WAY less chance of losing weight, even if CICO is on par. Metabolisms vary greatly! Different fad diets put an extreme amount of stress on the body, lack of sleep, poor food choices,…
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All awesome advice. But from a different perspective. It is NOT always CICO. For some of us with Thyroid disease, Lupus and other autoimmune conditions, or even just fad dieters that have lowered their metabolism. It does matter. It is important to eat smaller meals, to watch what foods we put into our bodies. I can eat at…
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25 lbs is huge!! Steady wins the race in the long run, so awesome! And Vit D is one of the most important things to do! Im a nurse, and most Hypo patients are deficient! I would start at 5,000 D3 a day. And do you take a b complex with all the Bs or just B12?
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I have Hashimotos, autoimmune Hypothyroid. Last US i think i had a 1/3 left of thyroid. I was non functioning for years! I was def hypo, but diagnosed, then decided to destroy and i mean destroy my metabolism with the silly HCG diet. I lost 17 lbs, then after even drinking water I ballooned up and gained. I put that and…
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And once adding T3 you can adjust to the level you feel best on. I dotn feel Optimal unless levels are .2 to 1.0. That is my sweet spot. I feel horrible when It creeps up to 2 and up. If I miss a dose or what. Its like instant Hypo feeling. Sometimes you have to Dr shop to find one who will really listen to you and your…
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Hi! I have Hashimotos, the autoimmune Thyroid disease, My thyroid is damaged and 1/2 there. I didnt start feeling human, lose weight and feel hope until i got off the stupid Levo. T4 only drugs, Once i started NDT (naturally dissected thyroid) which has T3 AND T4, then I came out of a fog. Ive been been in Nursing along…
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Such a difference! You look amazing, and more important seems you FEEL even better! Very inspiring! Thank you!
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I took phen a couple years back, and I didn't lose, but i had undiagnosed hashimotos, lupus, sjogrens. I loved that it made me feel human again! I am a nurse, i don't take meds lightly, I also am a hippy mama of 5 and had home births, so I am all about all natural. But I was desperate, fatigued and just sick. I am for…
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Add weight lifting! You will build muscle, boost metabolism and more muscle means burning more calories. Cardio is good for burning fat, boosting endurance and cardio health, but building muscle will help with bone strength, boost metabolism and reshape and build, as you gain muscle and burn fat, you will have a better…
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OMG!! You Look fabulous! Way to go! Can I ask what your plan looked like?
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LOL, so true. We all think we know, but everybody is different. Find what works for you!
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I will not, do not separate meals! LOL It is too much! I am not a short order cook! I have a family of 7, 5kids. I sometimes i modify for me, but my family eats the same thing i do. (Notice i dont eat the same as them) If i want a vegetarian meal, family comes along. lol Even meat and potato Husband. I make good food, so I…
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I sync and LOVE it. MFP is very accurate and its nice to compare ins and outs. Keeps me motivated and accountable, and it shows you realistically what goes in vs what is burned. I LOVE it!
