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  • I do all of the above which really helps. I also do not bring my debit card or money with me, so that I cannot go out and purchase foods not on my plan. I only consume what I pack and bring with me. If I eat it all by 10 am, then I have to make it until I get home.
  • It depends on the actual test that was run. I have had two sets of 'intolerance' testing, and the results both times were foods that were presently in my body. It was explained to me at Mayo Clinic that this is not reliable because your body makes antibodies to whatever you intake. I believe this was an IgA or IgC testing,…
  • It's not that fasting times may or may not be a farce. It's that eating late doesn't cause weight gain. It's not recommended because it interrupts your sleep. If you sleep fine, eat on. Coffee is also good for the thyroid but it can get calorie and sugar consuming when we load it up with creamer etc. I drink mine with…
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  • This is my approach too. I buy the groceries and plan our meals, although he does the grilling. Sometimes we have different side items, sometimes not. I do not make 2 separate meals and ask him to at least try some of my healthier eating. He goes out to lunch nearly every day, and that is his time to eat whatever he wants.…
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  • Hi friends! I am so glad to find you. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2011 after successfully losing 96 lbs and feeling great. Needless to say, the last few years were a roller coaster. I'm finally gaining ground, but I can't stay consistent and losing weight is a struggle, as you know. I'm gluten free and suffer…
  • I'm a binge eater in recovery. I've been to 4 therapists and and two eating clinics. Mostly, the therapists told me to just break up with my boyfriend, which is a whole other issue in and of itself. I was diagnosed hypothyroid in 2011 and it's been a not so pleasant adventure since. Your thyroid messes up a lot of things.…
  • I am not native to Ohio either. I have lived in Cincinnati since 2011 with my bf (my beloved dog Oreo and our cat Finn). I am always looking out for new friends and walking buddies. I work downtown and can often be found walking to the library at lunchtime. :)
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  • Drink a glass of water or a warm beverage like tea/coffee then see if you are really hungry! Usually, these help me get through the ' I want to eat my desk phase."
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