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I found a decent article if anyone's interested: http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/losingweight.htm This is the important part: Weight loss is the most important method of eliminating insulin resistance. So it's one of those chicken and egg situations. The less you weigh, the less insulin resistant you will be.…
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I have hypothyroidism as well! I found out I had it almost 3 years ago when I was 16. My doctor thought it was just depression because of my age, but it runs in my family, sadly. I have to work hard to keep eating healthy and exercising because it takes a long time to lose weight after allowing it to accumulate, which can…
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You could keep going for about the same length of time, but alternate time periods of normal-level exertion with slightly more intense than usual levels of exertion. As time goes on, you can spend more time out of your workout working a bit harder. Also, you can gradually start adding time to your workout, even for just a…
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If you like salad, try sneaking more veggies into your salads! Also, can't go wrong with tasty seasonings, dressings, peanut butter, or melted cheese. ;) Eat veggies sneakily on pizza, in sandwiches, or mixed in with things you like. Also, be willing to try new things! You might find some really delicious exotic…
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You should keep a bowl of fruit that you like out on a table or counter where you can see it! This way, you're more likely to have a healthy snack. Avoid buying unhealthy foods. If you need access to some quick meals, try the Lean Cuisine frozen meals. They're pretty tasty, low-calorie, and healthier than poptarts! :)…
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I get the same numbness in my feet when I run pretty often! I looked up some causes: Numbness in your hands and feet can be from something as minor as abnormal levels of essential vitamins and minerals in your diet, use of certain medications, frostbite or even remaining sitting or standing in one position for too long,…
