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This is more a matter of perception. You didn't go from sitting on a couch to running marathons. This is the common mistake most people make - going from minimal activity to over-doing it in the gym. Hypothyroidism has a tremendous impact on long steady state cardio, so much so that several elite level athletes are being…
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I weigh in daily, but I have a long term and realistic mindset. I've run a few self experiments to see how much hydration impacts my weight and noted that my weight varies ~5 lbs throughout the day. I would say that if someone has an issue with daily weigh ins they either don't understand the process very well and/or need…
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I went to secondary school in 1984 and home economics was a mandatory course. We covered finances, nutrition and cooking, home maintenance, and all the other elements required to live on your own. Education needs to decide what it's mission is.
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Who is "treating" you?
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Depending on your specific device you can change the sensitivity to adjust for this.
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Just like every other weight management program - a caloric deficit. Don't overthink this and do not buy into the internet predators looking to capitalize on people wanting to lose weight. I had a total thyroidectomy in 2000 due to thyroid cancer. I bought into much of the bad information out there and ended up putting on…
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This makes little medical sense - speaking as a microbiologist. Who is treating you? You were diagnosed 3 weeks ago? The course of treatment is ~2 weeks, so I hope you have already taken an initial cycle of antibiotics and scheduled for a review. I had an ulcer in 1986 and this was later diagnosed as H. pylori. Was on a…
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Gold within this here thread: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308408/why-aspartame-isnt-scary/p1 If by wreaking havoc you mean able to drink a flavorful beverage without going over my caloric budget... The testing that any drug or food additive has to go through is monumental and requires that no…
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Metabolism is not slow or fast - it just is. This is nothing more than water weight.
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This is patently false. The only weight gain associated with hypothyroidism is water weight and temporary. There are several experienced people here with thyroid disorders who have been in maintenance for years. The overwhelming objective evidence supports that weight management is an output of behavior. If something isn't…
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Scientifically speaking the best time for consistency is to follow your longest sleep cycle after voiding.
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What does MFP tell you to eat? What data did you enter and what is your goal? Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is established largely by your height and weight, and to a lesser degree your age. Are you weighing your food on a scale? My water weight alone fluctuates ~5 lbs throughout the day. Think in terms of months over a…
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I had two overloaded death by chocolate chip cookies last night for dinner - glorious! Vegetables are dangerous - these are know to be contaminated with vitamins and minerals.
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The underlying issue is that calorie burn estimations are based upon steady state algorithms. The closer you are to these conditions (as stated by @sijomial ) the more accurate the results, so long steady state cardio exercises such as running, swimming, biking hold a high degree of confidence. Once you stray from these…
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This could just be weather related or any number of other variables - hydration, temperature, humidity, stress, etc. Thinking of the body as a machine (one that adapts) - heart rate is delivery on demand. The body of an athlete is remarkably different - has more capillary beds, less fatty tissue, stronger heart muscle…
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I love threads like this. Don't suppress cravings so much as amend your behaviors to ensure you succeed in your goals. I don't eliminate any foods, but go through a budget process e.g. I want a beer tonight, so I need to carve out 300 calories to make this happen. Just as I would a financial purchase. This means I either…
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Well let's get specific and understand where you are now? What are you stats - height, weight, build, body fat %, age? Are you trying to show more muscle and increase definition or trying to grow muscle? Protein is required to preserve muscle. Doesn't really matter where it comes from - a molecule is just a molecule. You…
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Plateaus don't technically exist. Even at that they are not considered valid until 6 weeks and in confirmed deficit. Two weeks isn't long enough and this may be hidden under glycogen, water, etc. This is more of a mental game, which is why people recommend changing up your routine. Look to your logging and ensure you are…
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Assuming you did not eat a surplus of 10500 calories. Good stuff found within here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10634529/why-did-the-number-on-the-scale-go-up-this-week-heres-why/p1
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Love it! FAIL - First Attempt In Learning If you aren't failing, you aren't trying.
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It isn't there anymore, but found it buried within another post.
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This is an interesting expose on how people interpret what they want and not necessarily what was stated. Noel's statement was directed at wooey excuse makers and not clinically diagnosed patients. Hypothyroidism does not slow you metabolism by any detectable means and the only weight gain associated with this is water…
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Identity politics makes everything awesome.
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@Theoldguy1 pretty much nailed this one, but I'll add a bit. Activity is the predominant variable. The majority of the inventions over the last century have been ones of convenience. We have fulfilled all needs and solely concerned with wants in the Western world. We are reaching the point where we are going to have to…
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Unintentionally pointing out that businesses and government profit by managing health care? You want to fix pretty much all of our problems - remove government. Those who want to work for such a company will do so and love it. Another firm may grow and entice smokers. Let the market decide who wins.
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In the US there is no overarching federal entity and this is left to the states, so there is a great deal of variance. The danger in viewing complex issues from such a myopic perspective is that you lose sight of humans as individuals and start collecting them in identity groups. This historically does not end well. The…
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When I was first diagnosed I conducted a bit of research and discovered a statistical anomaly concerning elite level athletes, scientists, business professionals, etc. Essentially that an unusual number of people at the top of their field faced incredible challenges and overcame these. I would imagine this diagnosis made…
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Certainly doable. All coma ward patients are completely weight controlled via monitoring caloric intake and have no physical activity. I look at weight loss as more of a secondary effect from exercise. Considering the weight loss impact of physical activity is relatively low this shouldn't be much of an issue. You may even…
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Man I've been there. This was me 4 years ago. It's more of a mental game than a physical one. That road back to peak performance may seem daunting at first, but it is so worth it. Motivation is a limited resource, so rely on your routine, habits, and behavior when motivation is low or non-existent. Ease into it and just be…
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You cannot determine where you gain or lose weight - this is largely genetics. You can however develop specific muscle groups and cut overall weight to change your aesthetic ratio - body building. This process takes a long time, but the overall aesthetic affect is amazing.
