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Not a DVD but fitnessblender.com has a ton of workouts! You can search, upper body, etc or I search by time, if I only have 20 mins or so it gives me several options that fit my time frame.

Avocados and cottage cheese adds calories and are great for smoothies!

I think exercise certainly as an impact! In addition to hypothyroid, I also have adrenal fatigue. You might want to read up on that to see if you have any of those type of symptoms! I have to regulate and make sure I have down days and rest. Problem is that I don't always know I'm doing too much until it is too late!…

Thank you Fuzzipeg. It has been awhile since I have read up on Stop the Thyroid Madness.

I started at 15, then bumped to 30 and now at 45. My Dr will only increase slowly because of fear of going hyper. I feel better half the time but struggle the other half. Been about 18months now and haven't lost any weight.

Fellow Hashimotos sufferer here! Been struggling for 1.5 years so far, trying to get things regulated to feel some sort of balance! No success here ! Feel good for a few weeks then start struggling with energy and brain fog. I thnk I never know how long the good streaks will last so I Cram in a bunch of extra stuff then as…

You gals are singing my tune!! 5'2" and currently close to 180, sadly my scale has been going the wrong direction the past couple of months! Starting to pay strict attention and work hard!!

Interesting that you are both at 1200, I'm at 1420 without exercise and I usually eat back some exercise calories! I completed c25k back in the spring and consumed closed to 1600 calories a day when running but lost no weight. Over the summer I cycled several days a week and did a good deal of hiking but didn't track…

What an amazing story! Your journaling is very useful, I keep trying but am not very good at keeping up with a regular journal or blog. Gotta keep trying, right,

Proper fit is super important, especially if you already have a knee injury. Read up on safety guidelines. Ride with traffic. Try different style bikes, road, flat bar, etc. different tires make a difference. Expect as you ride more your bike preference may change. Give it 6-8 weeks to ride if you really like/dislike ride.…

I hear ya Fuzzipeg, I have some red flags waving too! I am searching for a solution and want so badly to find something to make the struggle less!! I'm willing to work and feel that I'm doing my best and that is why it is so difficult to not see improvement! Stop the thyroid madness is fabulous! I use that as a reference…

Manufacturers should have to be within a certain range, kinda similar to nutritional info! If certain manufactures tend to do this frequently I would switch brands. I'll have to pay closer attention!

I actually weighed the can unopened and it sighed 15.6 ounces. So that is allowing for over 3 ounces of fluid. The label actually lists 6 servings of 2 ounces. I'm only looking for more accurate labeling for buying purposes. When comparing prices I usually break the price down per serving to try to determine the better…

I usually take mine between 2-4am. Usually I go on a bathroom run about this time and take it then. I keep my pills by my bed and bring water with me each evening. I've never been told to take it at the exact same time everyday?? It was however expressed very clearly not to eat or drink anything for at least an hour! NO…

Sounds like true dedication!! Way to go! Thanks for serving

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If the stationary bike is your only option, maybe try to add distraction. Watch tv, read a book, listen to a book, music. Typically as I get n better shape I get more motivated to keep going! Adding more exercise as I go! If nothing else keep going at least the 15 mins. Or try adding a couple different sessions thru out…

Yes, even though I'm not a serious runner, I swap out shoes. I was told it takes about 30 hours for your sneakers to dry completely! If you allow to dry between runs it helps the structure of your shoes to not break down and last longer. My serious running fiends swap out shoes each day and coordinate which shoe to wear…

Schedule wise it is really tough for me to get to the gym more than 3 times a week. Sometimes I can only get in twice so I like to do a full body routine. I do have 20 and 25lb Kettlebells at the house and 12 and 15lb dumbells to use on days I can't make it to the gym. I can add short weight routines for my off gym days if…

Looking over the site you posted, thanks!

Deadlifts were my favorite, definitely adding them back in. I still do Deadlifts every time I'm at the gym, I'm just not there much over the summer. How come only twice a week? Deadlfts twice a week or all weights? I did starting strength 3xweek. I was thinking I would go back to that?

Like others I also take b12 and vit D. I also take selenium and magnesium. Upping my omega 3 was also recommended but I drink hemp protein instead of taking a supplement, it also is a fiber and protein source! I do feel best when taking all these supplements but it is difficult when im not in a constant routine to get…

String cheese or graham cracker with peanut butter.

I think it will depend on you weight and fitness level. For me I need to ride close to 70 minutes for a 400ish calorie burn. Lots of factors, the Terrain your riding on? How much are you pushing/exerting yourself?

Haha, monster days! I definitely have days that I'm crazy tired and I have noticed recently that some imes I have a really short fuse? I do the same thing and tell kids that I'm not having a good day and they give me some space! I also feel better when I can get a little exercise in, it really helps mentally. Usually I go…

Maybe Hemp? Not really for weight loss but many nutrients. I use it as a source for protein and omega 3's. It is pretty earthy tasting tho and took me awhile to get used to drinking it!

I'm really hoping to overcomes this , it is definitely a struggle. It is tough to know when to push through and when to slack off. Then on top of it the constant struggle of is this related to my diet over the past few days or not enough sleep, do my meds need adjusting. So individual for each person!! Going for a walk in…

It is probably a conglomeration! I do try to regulate however it is not until after the exercise is complete until I realize it was too much. Once I realize I try to take it easy. Often times though I have no choice and just struggle to get through the day. Not quite sure how to improve my fitness without pushing things a…

You are an inspiration! Huge congrats to you, taking control and making a difference! I think you'll have a heck of a 40th birthday bash :)

That is a great accomplishment!!