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I tried the Betty Rocker 30 Day Challenge. I wasn't crazy about it. When I did it, once the day was over, you could not go back and redo the challenge at a later time. I wanted to be able to build on what I was doing. I found a 12-week ShapeUp Challenge that I really like and is similar to the Betty Rocker Challenge. It's…

Thanks for the suggestions! :)

Thanks so much!

When I was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism, I was place on Synthroid. After about three years, my symptoms had gotten much worse. I was slowly gaining weight no matter what I did and was tired all the time. I had a friend recommend Armour Thyroid to me. I am so very thankful my doctor was willing to change my…

Having the same problem.

I am assuming the .45 grams is for fat per pound of body weight since the rest would be filled in with carbs.

I am Christian and a stay at home mom. Many of my friends have gone inactive and looking for a few more friends.

You made me giggle on this one. Not even a possibility anymore.

Thank you for all the suggestions. Thinking back, I did have heavier meals prior to yoga class. I'll definitely watch that from now on. Hopefully it is that simple.

I just went to the doctor this week to have the full thyroid panel run, so I should have the results this week. I wanted to find out if my thyroid levels had changed.

My doc doesn't really know, but thought it was probably from over use. It didn't even occur to me to see a chiropractor about this. Thanks!

I switched to Armour about eight years ago. Made an even switch, 30mg to 30mg. We've had to tweek my dose as we went along. At one point, I went up to three grains, but am currently on two grains. Several years ago, there was a shortage of Armour and NatureThroid (which is similiar to Armour). No one had it for months. So,…

I have thyroid issues and did FMD for the full 28 days. My weight has slowly be going up no matter what I would do. This absolutely was one of the best things I did for myself. I actually lost weight! I am going through my second round. I would give it a try. I lost the first two weeks, gained a little the third week and…

I finished the 28-days. Took a week off. I'm now doing a two-week round, and then taking a week off while I am at the beach. When I get back, I'll do a complete round before traveling for another week. Then I'll be back for another round or until I reach my goal weight.

I would follow the plan as best you can and just do cheat days on your celebration days. That's my plan. [/quote] Thanks! I think that's what I'll do. :)

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I am finishing up my 28 days this coming Sunday. So far, I've lost 5.7 pounds. That is the most weight I've lost over a 28 day period in many, many years so I'm quite happy with that loss. I'm debating on whether or not to continue on for three more weeks until I head out to the beach or take next week off and just do two…

Hi! I'm Pam. I am in my 40's and mom to two teens and married to the love of my life. I just completed week 1 and am on Phase 2 of week 2. My weight had been slowly creeping up over the last year, no matter what I would do. I've dealt with thyroid issues for the past 10 years which made loosing weight a challenge, but I…

Stop the Thyroid Madness has a good list of thyroid tests request of your doctor. Here's the link: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/recommended-labwork/ Hope you are able to get the answers you need.

I was diagnosed 11 years ago when I was 35 and had symptoms about two years prior to that. I ended up switching doctors nine years ago, and that was one of the best things I ever did. He's always treated by how you feel. When something isn't right, it's worked on until an answer is found.

Sorry that you are struggling. When we are sick, especially over a long period of time, it can be extremely hard to eat the right things and get the exercise in. I know for me, junk food can be very comforting and can be hard to resist when your defenses are down from not feeling well. I know that you said that you are…

Actually, you can find people by user name. Under the Community tab is a "Find Members" link. If you click that, there is a field for username. This allows you to find someone by user name so that you can send them a new friend request.

Absolutely love coffee. If the spoon doesn't stand up in the coffee, it's just flavored water and that's why I won't drink most coffee out there that you have to buy, like at Starbucks. One espresso in the morning, one in the afternoon, and if I'm have a really rough day, one before dinner. Or, if I'm especially crabby, my…

That can be so discouraging. Debbie's got some good advice. Getting your thyroid levels regulated should help. I've been stuck at the same weight for months and am now looking into adrenals with my doc. I would love to see the scale move down and not creep back up. Good luck!

Sorry you are having such a tough time. The best thing I ever did was to find a doctor that treats my symptoms. I remember crying after my first visit with him because he actually listened to me, had a plan of what we were going to do and gave me a list of resources to read so I could learn all I could about being hypo.…

Ditto

I wish I could but they changed my thyroid dosage so they want to see what what my thyroid levels are going to be at and see if I'm feeling any better once my levels adjust. They'll do any other tests then.

I stopped taking my energy suppliment which also supports adrenals a week ago in preparation of having my cortisol checked. I felt halfway decent until I did that. I am totally and completely exhausted to the point I'm barely functioning. I'm going to push to have my adrenals checked. I've got one more week to go before I…

I usually have the T3 and T4 checked with my other bloodwork every six months. Not sure what the cost is, since my insurance covers most of the cost. My doc is a GP too and very thankful he's my doc.