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  • This has been so refreshing to read, thank you all for sharing your experiences! Now I can laugh about the people who want to tell me what I'm doing wrong, even if what I'm doing seems to work for me. :)
    in Things people say when you're dieting. Comment by geminai September 2018
  • After about 10 pounds, I was able to wear my wedding ring again. That was a biggie for me. :)
    in When and what did you first notice when you lost weight? Comment by geminai October 2012
  • I've heard fantastic things about the health benefits of coconut oil, but sadly my doctor informed me (and the American Diabetes Association supports the belief) that if you have diabetes, or a propensity toward it, it is recommended to limit the intake of oils that are solid at room temperature, such as coconut oil.
    in Coconut Oil Comment by geminai October 2012
  • My response probably isn't going to be very helpful - all I can say is please don't mess around with knee injuries. I screwed up my knee in a motorcycle accident when I was in my 20s and didn't rehab it properly. Now I'm in my 40s and it has been a huge hindrance to me in many things I've wanted to do throughout my 30s.…
    in Possible knee injury? Please help. Comment by geminai September 2012
  • I don't know you but I sure am proud of you!! :D And hey, so long as you're not celebrating with food (one of my big issues), you absolutely should celebrate! Even when I lose 37 pounds, like you, I'll still be "morbidly obese" (boy do I hate that term) but you can bet I'll be doing a dance. :) Just think, by then you'll…
    in Celebrating Weight Loss When You're Still Over 300 lbs? Comment by geminai September 2012
  • I'm late to the game here, but just wanted to mention that once you see your doc, even if your TSH test comes back ok, if you still present with hypothyroid symptoms, you may want to talk to him/her about a "free T4" test. If your body is not converting T4 to T3 properly, this test will tell you, and that is a form of…
    in Natural Hypothyroid Suggestions Comment by geminai September 2012
  • I'm pretty new here, but here's my experience. I'm 41, hypothyroid (taking .225 mg synthroid daily), "morbidly obese" and 10 pounds into my hopeful 86-pound weight loss. I joined MFP after my last bloodwork round showed my sugar pretty high (many family members on both sides are diabetic - so far I've been able to stave…
    in Green Coffee Bean Extract? Comment by geminai September 2012
  • Our salmon kedgeree recipe is really flavorful, made with Costco's frozen salmon fillets. 4 cups fish/seafood stock 14 oz salmon fillet 3 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp oil 1 onion, chopped 2 tsp curry paste 1 cup long-grain rice 2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges 3 Tbsp chopped Italian Parsley 3 Tbsp cream lemon wedges, to serve 1.…
    in Fish Recipes Needed Comment by geminai September 2012
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