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I'm gluten and dairy free. Try making chia pudding, it's super simple and the varieties of flavors are endless. My families favorites are these two recipes: Chia Power Pudding 1/2 c. coconut milk 1 tsp vanilla 2 TBSP chia seeds 1 1/2 tsp Stevia 1 c. fresh or frozen blueberries 1 mango, diced Whisk together first 4…

Bahaha!!!! I thought the same thing!

That is absolutely NOT a stupid question! It is a "hotly debated" subject. Here's a link http://thyroid.about.com/cs/endocrinology/a/adrenalfatigue.htm *edited, replaced the original link

I'm so sorry! Keep looking, I know it doesn't seem right to have to keep banging on doors so to speak. My Endo works in conjunction with a Naturopath and every time I go in I see both. I was on the verge of just completely taking over my own care.

I feel your pain! I wound up bed ridden twice before my diagnosis with Hashi's and a complete re-vamp of my care plan. I had been diagnosed hypo 10 years prior, was on Synthroid and just kept getting sicker. I wound up with adrenal fatigue, losing my hair, heart problems and kidney damage thanks to substandard care even…

Well good for you, but that isn't everyones experience especially if there are other complications or if she actually has Hashi's but hasn't had the proper diagnosis/care yet. She didn't say anything about having a problem losing weight, just asking for members with the same condition. Hypo goes way beyond the weight…

I slice lemons limes and cucumbers to put in my water and chill. I'm not using it as any sort of detox, it just keeps my water interesting. My daughter wants to try lemon with blackberry, so that's next. I drink a lot of tea as well, I brew various fruit flavored teas and have them over ice.

I like roasted red peppers with diced avocado. Fresh spinach, onion, black olives and goat cheese is great , too.

I chill water with cut up lemons, limes and cucumbers. I also brew fruit flavored teas and drink them over ice. The soda cravings WILL dissipate. Takes a little time. I've been off soda long enough the last time I tried to drink one it tasted all sorts of wrong and I just threw it away. As for juice, I consume a lot of raw…

I shouldn't have posted the link to the abstract, apologies.

Quoted from http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/106/4/523.full A diet high in sucrose (ie, >20% of energy) is associated with an elevation of plasma triglyceride concentrations.11,12 This increase is due to both increased hepatic secretion and impaired clearance of very-low-density lipoprotein. Triglyceride response to…

I'm not an expert, but refined sugar is sucrose. Sucrose is a combination of glucose and fructose. It metabolizes differently and can spike blood sugar levels. The sugars found in fruits and grains are made up of a combination of glucose, fructose, and sucrose, it various by food source but it is accompanied by fiber -…

I have seen so much of this on the boards and members being attacked when they disagree and it just floors me. I have Hashimoto's and calories in/calories out DOES NOT WORK FOR ME and I am NOT the only one. Not everyone processes sugar the same way. Not everyone processes fat the same way. Not everyone can even absorb…

REFINED sugar has been linked to heart problems and should be consumed sparingly, so good for you, OP. http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/120/11/1011 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130614165135.htm

Whenever I bake chicken I put it in a glass baking dish and cover with foil, then remove the foil for the last 5-10 minutes. Juicy every time! I don't know how what your diet preferences are, here's my families absolute favorite chicken recipe next to parmigiana (I only make it about once a month now because I gave up…

I like to whisk together white wine vinegar, brown mustard, and the juice from 1 orange. I marinate the breasts overnight then grill.

Yes! At least now I have answers and a game plan.

You need to pursue, OP. If you aren't getting the answers you need from your doctor get a second opinion. It took me almost 15 years to finally have a proper diagnosis ( I have Hashimoto's, Celiac, and Fibromyalgia). My ex had diverticulitis and your symptoms sound a lot like his. Good luck to you.

And corn is a grain, not a veggie. I ignore the "don't eat..." crowd when it comes down to a whole natural food or food group. Unless someone has an allergy or serious condition such as celiac it's ridiculous to me to demonize something that comes out of the earth naturally. Bananas and avocados make excellent frozen ice…

THIS!!!

I'm just getting started (again) but I'm finding it easier this time by going clean. Healthy fats, lean protein, fiber and plenty of water has kept me almost craving free. I swallow a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar 3 to 4 times a day as well. I was most concerned about craving fatty/cheesy burgers, but so far so good.…

You are a total bad *kitten*! Way to go!

Glasses up!

I recommend getting plenty of fiber, protein, and water throughout the day. A friend suggested apple cider vinegar to curb my cravings, so I have added that as well. Instead of eating two or three large meals I have a big breakfast then eat small portions every 2-3 hours. This combined strategy is working for me.

I've been battling daily :) lol. I really do adore this challenge. I made the soup recipe you posted a week or so ago, but added pumpkin to it, because it needed to be used up. LOVED!

Haha! Beer sounds good right about now! The point is to be more conscientious and eat 90% real food, so I think you're fine :) The hubby and I were plugging along great until we had a late night snack of potato chips and dip. You know what? It was so salty we didn't finish it!

That sounds delicious! Is it posted on your website?

Can't wait for the recipes :) Would you add my friend courtgosvener to the group? Thanks!

My goal is 125-130. It's what I weighed before Depo-provera, Paxil, and hypothyroidism. I had never dieted and was in my mid20's, so I figure that's the best natural weight for myself.

Hey, Ren, how are we going to keep each other accountable and encouraged?