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If you test positive I would highly recommend ndt--a natural desiccated thyroid. Most doctors won't prescribe them. They will only prescribe levothyroxine and synthroid. Do not take those. Please read online about them and I agree with the other person about joining the Stop the thyroid madness group. They advocate alot…

How can you cut out fruit?....sounds like the 15/6 diet by the cruise guy.

Hey there. Glad you're not giving up. I suffer from hypothyroidism and progesterone / estrogen hormone issues. I had a miscarriage last year and at this point I am off limits to even trying until my levels are at normal range. My sister has pcos and after exercising and eating paleo for a year she has been able to lose the…

I log most of my days and stick to my calorie deficit. I also wear my Fitbit so I know that I do put the same amount of effort and time into other exercises. I make sure that my heart rate is over 145 for my age height and weight ratio. I can lose weight with other exercises but it is much muucchhhh slower. Inches also…

Do the squat challenge. It works!!! It's a thirty day challenge but if you take pictures you will literally notice a difference after one week.

I notice every doctors offices scale adds almost five lbs. I swear. I don't understand it. My doctor is really nice and plus I have thyroid issues so he never mentions my weight.

Thanks everyone for the ideas and info :)

I watched Emily Skye on live chat the other day and she said to stay full feeling and not binge eat at night she eats high fats and low carbs during the day and high carbs and low fat at night. Of course I can find stuff online but I was just wondering if anyone had neat or different recipes. I don't like eating the same…

Hmm never tried navy beans. I'll have to check that out. TresaAswegan-- every thyroid patient is different. I've been tested and I don't do well with gluten. The problem with oats or rice is the cross contamination of gluten is high. Avoiding them all together is much easier than stressing over it. Thanks everyone for the…

The problem is I have hypothyroidism and even though I now eat gluten free.. My doctor said I need to cut out as much bread, rice, and pasta as I can to reach my weight loss goals. Eggs and protein shakes have not worked for me. Quinoa oatmeal or meat such as sausage does not work. So I'm looking for other ideas.

The saliva swab is zrt laboratory or zrt lab.com it's a home collection hormone and wellness test.

Update: :) I decided that I really disagree with my endo and refused to make myself starve and eat less than 1000 calories. I'm happy to say that I saw a new doctor today who is all about how you feel and not only the numbers. She is letting me make the decision on medicine and I have read a lot about NDT. She prescribed…

Caitu13... I know I disagree with everything he says. I'm also sick of taking synthroid and levothyroxine. I've read a lot about NDT and I'm finally seeing a new endo March 17th and she prescribes NDT. I'm super excited and can't wait :)

Thank you for all the input. I'm going to have to try that shampoo chelle :) hopefully it will work. Synthroid I don't do well on and I'm apparently at the right levels with my levothyroxine but my hair is thinning out fast and I'm getting bald spots

Thanks for the info. I don't care to much for my endo but I have a feeling it's due to the medicine--the hair loss that is. I've been hearing about ndt. Have you heard of it? I'm going to ask if he will switch me to that... If not I guess I'll be searching for a new specialist.

Is this due to thyroid problems or the medicine?

Thank you all so much for your input and experiences. I have cut out a lot from my diet and I eat almost paleo style. I haven't really noticed a significant difference thus far. I am really short so that could be why mfp put my calories so low. I am only 4"11. I do feel that I should consult with my doctor about seeing…

Kayla Itsines-- she's awesome

It says 1200 Calories but when I work out it gives me a few hundred more that apparently I'm not aloud to cover for. He actually deals with weight loss and any type of metabolism problems. He would have to know about nutrition.., at least I would hope so. I don't like the advice because I'm hungry all the time

Saw my endocrinologist today. He said to eat no more than 1200 calories and if I don't see results to drop down to 1000 calories. He also said I have to exercise everyday and burn at least 600 calories from it. He said I would be hungry. Omgeez I get headaches all the time and feel like I'm starving already.

Didn't post the rest for some reason. I don't have cheat days and haven't cheated at all. I started working out a week ago. It's discouraging and I can't get the scale to move. :(