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I always do it before because it wakes me up and I have more energy to devote to the weights.

Hi again - As you learn more and more from other patient advocates, you will see that your experience with endo's is extremely common! You should be very proud of yourself for sticking up for yourself and not being satisfied with less than the best care. Hang in there!

I am so sorry you are going through this! For better or worse, we thyroid people have to be our own advocates. You may already know about this, but there is a wonderful website called Stop the Thyroid Madness. There are also other individual writers like Stacey Robbins who is a Hashi expert. Just google her - she has a LOT…

You are one of The Tribe, eh? I would add to what the others have said - stay away from sugar, even in natural form. Hypoglycemia can be a side-effect of hypothyroidism, so the best thing you can do to keep your energy levels from tanking is to avoid sugar spikes. We are really lucky that MFP has a terrific calculator so…

McGill grad here. Started working out in the McGill gym... do not want to tell you how many years ago. Suffice to say, I was the only person there with two x chromosomes....

Hiya! I am a McGill & Concordia graduate. Haven't been back in many years, but I began lifting in the McGill gym in the late 1970's... fond memories!

Hi CG!!! Was just going to post something similar!! Sending you a friend request. Let's beat this awful thing!

Thanks! You have saved me HOURS of research! This is just terrific!!!

Hi Jane - I would LOVE some tips on how to get more protein with a vegan diet. Thanks!

I have the same issue, complicated by hypo-thyroidism and low cortisol. Besides the hunger itself, I have found that there are many wonderful foods that are actually migraine triggers - avocado, dried fruits, aged cheeses, gluten (of course, you KNEW that was coming)... I have been following a gluten free vegan diet for…

Thanks, Nancy Niles, for saying what I was about to post! It is also applicable for those with hypo-thyroid and low cortisol. But, to be honest, those who say you can get away without counting calories are dreaming. I am in the middle of a 14 day cleanse and have never felt so good in ages. But when I weigh in tomorrow, I…

What a remarkable story!

Bob's 1:1 is AMAAAAZING!!!!

I am not celiac, but tested positive for a wheat allergy. I avoid all gluten because it is easier. Wheat is a huge migraine trigger for me so it really helps to avoid it. As for getting into shape..... I would love some words of encouragement from anyone who is hypo-thyroid/ low cortisol on how to do this. I am always…

I would love to support! I gained only 15 lbs. over the past few years, but that is quite enough to destroy my self-esteem, and the fact that I know it shouldn't do that only makes me more upset. LOL. Just wondering - have you checked your thyroid and adrenal functions.... I will send you a FR. Hang in there!

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Thanks, OE! You are a Wise Woman!!! Do you know the acronym "H.A.L.T.?" This for Too: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired = Urge to Binge.... Since I learned about this, I am better able to forgive myself when I need self-care but NOTHING but a HUGE LOT OF FOOD will "help." Sending Love.

Me!!!! It is always "fun" trying to get enough protein and iron.... Welcome.

These, for ME, were all symptoms of thyroid and adrenal issues and the resulting fibromyalgia. (How are your eyebrows these days.... Do they seem thinner or disappearing on the edges? How high or steady is your body temperature?) This is a pandemic and yet many traditional physicians are clueless about it. I don't have…

I agree with you - you most certainly CANNOT lose weight, no matter what you do, no matter what other people THINK you should be doing unless your thyroid meds AND your adrenal treatments are OPTIMIZED. (Sorry for shouting...) Most doctors just think they can throw a pill or two at us and everyone will live happily ever…

Thyroid AND adrenal tests, please! I was always scoffing at those who "blamed" their weight gain on "hormones." But what happened to me? After being 100-104 lbs (5 ft 1) for most of my adult life, working out heavy since my 20's (I am now 58), all of a sudden, I began to slow down around 2 yrs ago. It got so bad that by…

Losing your eyebrows is a very common indication of some kind of thyroid issue. Please get re-tested..... Hypo-thyroidism is a silent pandemic and many physicians do not understand it - how to diagnose OR how to treat it. Please educate yourself about the tests (TSH is not helpful. You would need T4, T3, Free T4, Free T3,…

I was really beating myself up over this irrational pattern until I had my cortisol levels tested by my doctor. This is the stress hormone in your adrenal glands that works with your thyroid to control metabolism. It has a characteristic of being higher in your body in the morning and then dropping way off at night. My…

My acupressure therapist just recommended the low carb route for me - and although I adore her, I cannot see how this would help me. It might lead to an initial weight loss, but I know my body after 58 years and it needs carbs to work. I remember studying something back in school called "the Hawthorne Effect." Sometimes if…

Hmmmm. Are you steeping it too long? It is supposed to be in the water for only up to 3 minutes.

Any vegetarians on this thread? I am looking to shake up my current routine - too many nuts, too many quest bars. I am always hungry. Would welcome your suggestions.

My she-ro!!!

Just bumping this post so I can send all you Hypo & Hashi people a friend request..... Meanwhile.... I sooooo agree about the correct meds! It is really very difficult to find a doctor who will look more deeply into the results of our blood tests. You can be in so-called "normal" range and still feel like CRAP! And, my…

I agree with Kamakazee - you can find some fantastic classes online.

Made me smile!