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  • I think some days I drink TOO much water. I usually drink ~100 fl oz of water a day, plus I drink tea and eat a lot of watery vegetables and fruits. I always get up to pee at night, at least 2 times, and at most 5 times! It really is a pain. I read somewhere that your levels of ADH increase at night so your kidney's should…
    in How do you guys drink water? Comment by hster3 September 2012
  • I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's when I was 16, but didn't go on meds until 3 years ago. I have a terrible time losing weight, and am lucky if I can get a pound off in a month. It also seems that one slip up day leaves me feeling bloated and horrible. I am on levothyroxine and cytomel, but am considering switching to…
    in Hashimoto's? Anyone else share the disease with me? Comment by hster3 February 2012
  • What the trainer told me was that the BMR is calculated using the amount of lean mass I have. I'm not sure exactly what that equation is, but when he presented the data to me, he said 1400 calories is what my body burns "just sitting in a chair all day." I was also a little confused when I scheduled the appointment because…
    in Bod Pod and BMR results--wow! Comment by hster3 February 2012
  • Haha! If you do end up getting one, I would recommend the Timex Ironman versions--I found mine on Amazon for around $65. It's definitely worth it! I've had it for over a year and it works as good as new.
    in getting your BMR testing for REAL Comment by hster3 February 2012
  • This has been really helpful: I think I will look into the fitness testing at my local university now! They do offer a Bod Pod test too, so after I have it done, I can post a review. chiv123: Personally, getting a HRM was one of the BEST decisions I've made regarding my fitness. Exercise machines at the gym seriously…
    in getting your BMR testing for REAL Comment by hster3 February 2012
  • I started following a GF diet a few months ago, which was recommended by my nutritionist because gluten intolerance and thyroid disease usually go hand in hand. Although, now I'm afraid to wean myself off of my thyroid meds to see if I am "cured" because I don't know for sure! Thanks for the input though!
    in getting your BMR testing for REAL Comment by hster3 February 2012
  • Thanks! I actually have an endo appointment in a few weeks with updated bloodwork, so hopefully that is the case. Congrats with your weight loss!
    in Hashimoto's? Comment by hster3 December 2010
  • Great! I'm in! Valentine's Day goal: 149 Week 1 (12/20) -160.4 Week 2 (12/27) - Week 3 (1/3) - Week 4 (1/10) - Week 5 (1/17) - Week 6 (1/24) - Week 7 (1/31) - Week 8 (2/7) - Week 9 and END (2/14) -
    in 20 somethings wanting to lose 5-15 lbs by Valentine's Day! Comment by hster3 December 2010
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