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  • Hi Leeann, I take 100 mg of levothyroxine each day. I started taking hydrocortisone just months before the levo. I didn't find my desire for more food increased, just my cravings (for sugar and bread). I eventually felt more balanced (after several weeks) by taking the combo. I now experience more satisfaction in when I…
  • Yesterday I drank lots of water, did a little gardening, & ate well. Today I will do the same, plus going out to get a MegaMillion :)
  • I found too that levo for my hypothyroid helps me feel better every day and more motivated to keep on my track of eating healthy - I take 100 mg every morning since I no longer produce this hormone (pituitary issue and recent adrenal gland issue). I was moving along just fine since starting levo the past 6 months and I saw…
  • Yesterday, I enjoyed my crab trees blossoms from my front porch and did light housework, plus 30 minutes of stretching. Good day! Today, I will start gardening, drink lots of water, and make healthy, filling food choices.
  • Yesterday, I enjoyed the nice weather, ate healthy/balanced, purchased vitamins... Today, I will make homemade lemonade (no sugar or artificial sweeteners), enjoy the nice weather, & concentrate on household chores.
  • Today, I am going to boost my confidence by not giving up on eating right and drinking plenty of water. On this beautiful day, I will sit outside (in the shade) and soak up Vitamin D.
  • Wow! For feeling discouraged, you are doing a great job of keeping with it - Kudos to you! :flowerforyou:
  • Hi Group! I am so happy to see this topic exists here. I am struggling with pituitary macroadenoma (prolactin) - also 15 years - and now have hypothyroid and just experienced adrenal dysfunction. I've been experiencing severe adverse reactions to Cabergoline since starting it 6 months ago and I thought I was getting used…
  • I'm giving myself slack this week. Had dropped 7 lbs earlier this week until not feeling well for several days. Date 21-Apr 28-Apr 5-May 12-May Weight 187 - 185.4 - 184 - 184 Upper Arm 14.5 - 13.5 - 12 - 12 Thigh 15 - 14.5 - 14 - 14 Hip 44 - 42 - 41.5 - 43 Waist 39 - 37 - 37 - 38 Chest 41 - 39 - 38 - 38 BMI 32.1 - 31.8 -…
  • Hey guys! I was doing so well and then my health took a relapse. I've been dealing with a medical issue and didn't know my body would tell me I was pushing it too much (exercise) and I ended up in the hospital for a few days until it could rebound :( Oh well, guess you don't know unless you try, right! So, needless to say,…
  • Yesterday I rested, ate healthy, and drank a lot of water. Today I plan to walk and do lunges.
  • Thanks, Unaisha. I haven't heard of 5:2... Don't think I'd do that since I struggle to get in my calories anyway. Doesn't seem like anyone in this group tries detox (juicing & such). I'm guessing this is a trick that probably just back fires. I have a thyroid issue and I guess I was hoping for a miracle.
  • Thanks Curtntrina! No exercise goal for me today, outside lots of cleaning. Muscles need a rest after hug bike ride yesterday and getting sun burnt arms (oops)... Oh yah, happy melanoma prevention day, team! So, my food goal for today is to drink lots and lots of water.
  • I biked 8 miles of the northern section of Des Plaines River (DPR) trail and around Independence Grove Forest Preserve. Met family there for a nice picnic.
  • Cindy, we may be in the same boat: replacing fat with muscle right now. I see my measurements changing far more than weight since the start of this challenge. I think this may be a good thing!
  • 3 lb total wt. loss, almost 1 1/2 lbs lost in Week 2. When I hit the 5 lb mark, I plan to do a little clothes shopping! 21-Apr 28-Apr 5-May Weight 187 - 185.4 - 184 Upper Arm 14.5 - 13.5 - 12 Thigh 15 - 14.5 - 14 Hip 44 - 42 - 41.5 Waist 39 - 37 - 37 Chest 41 - 39 - 38 BMI 32.1 - 31.8 - 31.6
  • Today I challenged myself to a longer walk - 2.5 miles - and I did it! No breaks and that fat cried :smile:
  • Walked instead of biked yesterday. Lacked ambition to meet my exercise goal set yesterday and woke today with an unhappy tummy. Life is much better now, so I'll take that bike ride now.
  • I wish there was "like" or thumbs up button in this forum. So many great posts - like yours! - that I'd like to let the member know was helpful, inspirational, or informative :flowerforyou:
  • I forwarded my end of week 1 progress pic to you. But I don't have access to the site yet. Could you please let me know if you got email? (Thanks!)
  • Tonight is Taco Tuesday - Wheat grain tortilla, Refried Beans, Tomato, Lettuce, Shredded 3 Cheese, Taco sauce. For the rest of the family, I'm also offering taco seasoned hamburger (95%). I baked chicken breasts, slightly covered with plain yogurt and coated with crushed & seasoned Rice Krispy & garlic Triscuits that my…
  • I was very tired yesterday. So I decided to rest, drink a lot of water, walk a little, and concentrate on simple household tasks. Today I plan to bike 3 miles and be cognizant of 5 servings of fruit/veggies and 8 glasses of water.
  • Week 1 was riddled with plateaus but ended as a good week for me. Found ways to incorporate healthy sugars in my day in ways that didn't throw me into a craving. Discovered grapeseed oil isn't as friendly as I thought and I'm going back to olive oil. Pushed myself to walk further... even challenged myself to a long bike…
  • Weigh to go, Cindy!
  • Hang in there, Jennifer!
  • Challenged myself to a long bike ride. Went 7 miles! On a gravel path! Took me over 1 1/2 hours, including breaks, but I did it! It took willpower yesterday to stay on track & eat healthy. But very happily, I did accomplished that too and ended up having a great day overall! Didn't see many flowers on my bike ride - mostly…
  • Good morning. I had a yo-yo week for weight. But I think it's because I've been replacing some fat with muscle. That's a good thing! (Measurements show start to end of week 1) Wt - 187-185.4 Upper Arm - 14.5-13.5. Chest - 41-39 Waist - 39-37 Hip - 44-42 BMI - 32.1 - 31.8
  • Great day for a 3-4 mile bike ride this morning, before celebrating the day with family & friends.
  • Biked over 2 miles (20 minutes) and walked 20 minutes. That was huge for me! Drank my 8 glasses of water. Ate Au Bon Pain sandwich for lunch and almost went over my sodium limit for the day (I usually only meet 1/2 that amount). Wondering how that'll affect my weight tomorrow.
  • Oh my goodness, that sounds wonderfully decadent! I watched on TV (food network?) where the portabella was poked with thin wedges of (provolone?) cheese and smothered on both sides with a pesto, then grilled and placed in a bun. Before taking the mushroom off the grill, the chef melted another thin slice of provolone over…
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