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Please tell me how a supplement or special diet is going to resolve an AI disorder. I agree that eating in a certain way might alleviate some symptoms of an AI disorder but no WOE is going to make my body stop attacking my thyroid. If there way I would do it without hesitation.

Ideally weighing raw is best but you can weigh cooked as well. Just make sure you find the appropriate entry in the database. Foods that are more of an individual portion (say a single chicken breast) I weigh raw but other things (like a pot roast) that are for the whole family, well I weigh my cooked portion and just have…

There is a lot of really poor information here. I have Hashimoto's. I was diagnosed at 11. I'm now 34. I've gone through great times and I've gone through short periods of time needing major adjustments with my medication. I'm not sure what you mean when you say that your "thyroid is crazy". I mean I'm losing weight with a…

I did WW in 2012. It worked for me--I lost weight. Personally, I prefer MFP. MFP is free and it is helping me learn how to eat for life. I didn't feel that way on WW. I think it is down to personal preference.

I'm Type II. Just losing weight and adding in activity might be enough for you as a pre-diabetic to improve your blood sugar. Weight loss alone can significantly help numbers. Be aware that if you are tracking your blood sugar high intensity exercise can cause a temporary spike in glucose readings but will then help to…

Wow...what a difference!!! Great job!!!

Yes, health and fitness can be a challenge with little ones, especially if you are dealing with any special needs. I have two boys (6 and 7). My younger has sensory issues and anxiety. It keeps me on my toes and is, quite frankly, exhausting!

You can do this OP. It's ok to feel anxious about things, but don't let that rule your eating. Take it all in stride. Each wonderful small decision adds up to big success. Remember that each small decision is just a teeny tiny fraction of your day, and and even smaller portion of your life. So even if you *think* you blew…

As others have said, all you need is a caloric deficit to lose weight. Is there any way to see a physical therapist to get recommendations about exercises that would be appropriate given your fracture?

Deep breath. Do you generally have anxiety? I do. I can relate to your anxiety over eating things that you aren't able to accurately weigh. Here's the thing: this is a journey. It's a long one. I'm 98 days in and 30 lbs down. Might not be the most impressive weight loss but I did it with a decent amount of restaurant…

Not stressful for me, to be honest. I just look at the menu beforehand and plan out my meal. No last minute decisions. Do a little extra cardio to give yourself a buffer.

I think finding time depends upon so many factors. Working full time and having children definitely means that you need to be more creative with scheduling exercise sessions. I do not have time to fit in two hours of exercise on top of my career, my family, and my obligations to my home (laundry, cleaning, dishes, dog,…

I would be annoyed that the visit summary listed something that was inaccurate. Sometimes those things are billed to insurance. I had a pediatrician list that she did "nutrition counseling" with me at a well-check. I called up the office and insisted that it be taken off. My insurance was going to be billed for a service I…

I don't understand this lunch break thing. Lunch break? What's that? I can't remember the last time I got lunch!!!

I'm an educator and also a mom of two boys (aged 6 and 7). I either work out once they are in bed (around 8:30) or I have to get up early in the morning. I personally found that working out in the evening was impeding my sleep (I had too much energy and couldn't quiet my body) so now I get up about 80 minutes earlier and…

Vitamin D. I live in the Northern US and am deficient. I take 50,000 IU a week.

I personally do not like artificial sugars in my baking. I think it makes it taste weird and have yet to find one that I can handle. Honestly, I would just rather have one cookie that tastes really great than one the tastes "meh".

I go to PF. I like it because it's $10 a month, open 24 hours, and has what I need right now. I think at some point I'll need something more, but right now it works. I've never heard the alarm go off. I hear a few dropped weights here and there. Other than being a little startling to me at 5 am I don't really care. It…

I actually eat almost all of my calories between 5:30 and 10 pm. I just really don't get much time before work or during the working day to eat. I have a morning coffee and then the next meal is dinner. I would prefer to not do it this way but with my work schedule and my kids it is just life right now.

You should eat the way that makes you feel great. I eat low carb because it makes me feel great. Lots of people jump on that as being a fad, unnecessary, etc. It's unfortunate that people can't just be accepting. Paleo isn't my cup of tea (I do have an AI disease) but I think it's ridiculous for people to ridicule others…

I'm an oil and vinegar dressing gal. I like it very simple. I actually enjoy the taste of the salad itself and don't like to cover it too much.

Great job!

I too eat mainly what my family eats. I enjoy sweet potatoes and they do not so I often bake one for myself while I bake regular potatoes for them. I have to watch my portions though. If they have burgers I'm having one but I'll skip the bacon and save those calories for some fries. Planning ahead is key. I have diabetes…

Have you met with a dietitian? Many health insurance plans will pay for this service if you have diabetes. They can help create a meal plan for you with carb goals for each meal. They will help you tweak your carb goals based on your glucose readings as well. It has been tremendously helpful for me. Another thing--eat to…

Make sure you aren't eating too little. A lot of my binges end up being caused by not respecting the journey and trying to go too fast. About 2-3 weeks ago I had three days of binging. I just took it for what it was and moved on. The key is not letting yourself get defeated and "throwing in the towel". It's a minor…

I pre-log my evening snack and my morning coffee and then I know what I have to work with throughout the day. I tend to not get much time to eat during the day and end up consuming almost all of my calories between 5 and 10 pm. It probably sounds nuts to eat about 1000-1200 calories in the span of 5 hours but it is just…

Sweet potatoes Cucumbers (don't know why) Wine Hibachi-style rice Jersey tomatoes Fresh mozzarella Boursin cheese

I pre-log my evening snack and that helps. I usually actually have three smaller snacks during the evening because during the work week I usually only get one actual meal a day. I separate my smaller snacks up throughout the evening and that helps. Also just staying busy helps. Going for a walk, doing laundry, cleaning up,…

Just log it and jump back on board! I had a bad start to last week. Was up a pound at weigh in on Friday. But don't let it derail your efforts. Better to gain a pound or two and get back on board while your slip-up is small!

I only do cardio at the gym so I leave mine on. Though honestly if you are picking out jewelry for the rest of your life I wouldn't base my decision on the gym and cooking. Seriously. You don't want to regret your choice in 10+ years. My engagement ring is a simple solitaire princess-cut diamond and my band is plain white…