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Monday - 60 min Body Pump class Tuesday - 45 min Tabata class + TRX shoulder and back work + Arc trainer Wednesday - 15 min Arc trainer + TRX Thursday - 15 min Arc trainer + bicep, butterfly machine Friday - 15 min Arc trainer + squat machine, leg machine Saturday - off Sunday - 60 min Body pump class FWIW, I kept spelling…

I'm on 200 mcg due to Hashimoto's. I've noticed that when I'm euthyroid I'm actually more likely to put on weight since I have the energy to actually acquire food. When I'm hypothyroid, I'm usually to tired to leave the bed. That's just me though. Hopefully when they have you regulated on the proper dose losing weight…

I'm personally a fan of New Balance. I'm diabetic though, so I'm kind of picky. The runners I have currently keep my feet dry, cushioned, and fit perfect. Well worth the time and money. I also spent the extra for the inserts and they are a dream. Oh, the comfort. So my advice is spend the time and money to get fitted well.…

I've lost 30 lbs so far and would like to lose another 24 lbs. Maybe more after that, we'll see.

I have the fitbit flex and connect it to my mac. I'm running OS X Yosemite 10.10.5

I was also at a normal BMI when I got diagnosed type 2. I ended up having to go on insulin, but was able to come off insulin after a round of plaquenil used as an anti inflammatory for my joints. Now I'm on Metformin and Glipizide, but I have to go back to the doc since I keep getting lows in the 40-50 range.

I'm old and my health sucks, but it's still all about looking good. If I happen to feel better and stuff, bonus. You're not the only one.

Zyprexa, for me, was one of the worst offenders when it came to the weight and cravings issue. I only wish that someone had warned me that I would gain 5 lbs just filling the prescription! :D I don't have any experience with Lamictal, but from what I've heard if you've gotten rashy with it before, it will probably happen…

Another thing I forgot to mention, many of the AED's (anti epileptic drugs) used as mood stabilizers and AD's and to a certain extent some of the AP's will zap your vitamin D levels. I'm not sure if any of the AAP's will do the same. My vitamin D level was at a 7 and a normal level is somewhere in the vicinity of 30-50 I…

Zyprexa is one of the worst for me. I never felt full on that one. I craved chocolate too. Seroquel blew my cholesterol sky high, but the weight gain wasn't as bad once I got up to a high enough dose. There are many AAP's and AP's out there though. You may want to check with your psychiatrist to see if you can find one…

I take topamax for mood and it also helps greatly with my chronic pain. One of the side effects has been rapid weight loss due to it making most food taste horrible. It also makes many scents (for me vanilla) smell awful. From what I understand, many of those that take it don't incur the weight loss effect. It's more of a…

I use the glucose tabs. I log them.

I've been on Levothyroxine since the early 90's. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in my 20's. I take 200 mcg. The highest my TSH has ever been is 187. I know it takes a while to notice the difference but when it does, wow what a difference! I was an outlier in that I always gained weight as I got closer to euthyroid since…

I think lemon juice in water acts as a diuretic. I'm not sure about lime, but it seems it would do the same. So perhaps that is the cause of the weight loss?

While exercise is a good natural anti depressant, it doesn't work all that great for major depression in my experience. What helped me most was starting on an AD, giving that some time to kick in (about 2-6 weeks) then starting in with daily activity. Showering, getting mail, doing dishes, and working my way up from there.…

Oh yeah, and I have a large frame. Barrel chested ftw.

I'm 5'6", I used to be 5'7.5" but scoliosis. I'm 41. Starting weight in Oct of 2015 was 196 is now 164. Goal weight is 150 or less. Recently joined a gym to improve stamina and flexibility. I hope. It's difficult though. I have chronic pain, the rheumatologist thinks I have lupus or MCTD, I have scoliosis, diabetes, 2…

My husband works third shift and I have to track all of his carbs due to type 2 diabetes. Over the years we've found it easiest to track from midnight to midnight even on his 'days' off. I hope that helps.

You can also contact a pharmacist to ask.

Atypical antipsychotics. Back when Zyprexa first came out no one told me that I would gain 5 lbs just filling the prescription. Combined with Depakote, ahahahaha. Then the docs from hell told me (back in 1999) "Aw hell, sweetums, meds don't do dat!" AHAHAHAHA. Yeah. Yeah. Now, 15+ years later we all know better. I'm…

I have the WiiU with Wii fit and Wii U balance board. I use it mainly to improve my balance and posture. I have scoliosis. I've found that it has many more games on it than the original that hold my interest. I don't know what would be best for you. I'm not using it for the same thing I think. Sorry.