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Try roasting root vegetables in the oven. (The Roasted Vegetable Cookbook has lots of recipes). Roasting brings out their natural sweetness and concentrates the flavor - a great way to learn to like veggies. I have also converted many a veggie-avoider by making kale chips. Coat fresh kale lightly with olive oil, sprinkle…
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Hi Axel, just a note of support -- the weight gain from antidepressants is real and can be a real problem for those of us who need to take these medications. I'm petite with a small frame, and gained 10 pounds on a relatively short course of Paxil (I was very active and in my early 20s at the time - I would have gained a…
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I wanted to second the suggestion about swimming. Swimming or walking in the pool are great in so many ways - helps the joints, gets your heart rate up without stressing your body. Some pools have small water weights you can use also. I've done a lot of pool work for rehab and can't recommend it enough (this is coming from…
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I just want to say I'm so sorry you're going through this. Have you heard of loving kindness practice? This is the main thing that has helped me through times like this. It is not (initially) about forgiving the people who have hurt you, but about directing your mind toward kindness and gentleness with yourself. This…
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I am so glad you have been able to schedule with a new doctor. I'm sure you know that hypothyroidism has psychological as well as physical effects, and I hope you feel much better with time and appropriate medical care. Congratulations on intervening before you regained all the weight -- a 10-pound net loss is a real loss,…
