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I second the motion for the Skinnytaste cookbook. I feel like some of the recipes are a lot of work, but well worth it. You won't feel deprived in any way. I thought I went way over my calorie count goal yesterday because I had wine and ice cream, but I had an incredible chicken enchilada for dinner that was filling and…
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You should be so proud of yourself! You must feel so fantastic. You're an inspiration.
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Thank you all for your input! I've decided to go forward and give it a shot, all the while monitoring my blood pressure daily. If it seems to drop, I'll give the doc a call for her advice. I am on hydrochlorothiazide alone and I'd love to drop that from my daily regimen. Paleo...did you drop your diuretic on your own or…
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Thanks to you both for the above support. I am also on Synthroid and Cytomel and have just switched from brand to generic cytomel within the past few days. I'm waiting to see if I feel any difference. Because of the thyroid cancer my TSH is kept suppressed (around 0.5) and you'd think being hyperthyroid would aid in…
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Make sure to try almond milk with your cereal or oatmeal...you can get the kind for only 30 calories per cup and it really tastes decent with cereal!
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I agree about the points! I have been counting the calories for 2 weeks (also 1200) I lost 3 lbs in the first week and nothing this week! I also refer to the calories as points! Figuring out my BMI and waist to height ratio has been motivating for me. I work a sedentary job and am also challenged by lack of a thyroid on…
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Maybe you should recalculate your calorie requirements with your new lower weight???
