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I am really struggling with this as well. I've tried a number of diets and had no luck. I think I'm maintaining, but any time the scale does move it's always in the upward direction. I have hypopituitarism and it sucks :( It causes hypothyroidism along with a lack of other hormones. I'm on a med now that helps, but I still…
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I don't have answers to this, just a few side comments. I'm hypothyroid and a therapist who works with a lot of people (teenagers, not adults though) who are diagnosed bipolar. Here are just a couple observations: -Be careful experimenting - you probably know this - but some of the things to treat hypothyroidism can send…
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Before I got on a thyroid hormone supplement from my naturopath, I would get so wiped out from exercising. I've been exercising for years and I just kept reducing the amount I could do. My legs were shaky after a quick cardio workout that previously would have been nothing for me. When I got on my current thyroid meds, I…
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Protein takes more calories to digest than other macronutrients. So, unless you're going over to a dangerous degree, my understanding is that it is not harmful. It is the ideal macronutrient to be over in if you are getting extra in any of them. I have heard that it becomes harmful after 2 grams per pound of body weight.…
