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How do you stop the carb cravings??
I have fallen off the low carb wagon. I have been eating way too many starchy carbs and sweets. Now it seems like that is all I want to eat and I can't get enough. How do I stop these horrible cravings? I have heard of certain vitamin supplements that work, "fat bombs", etc. What really works? I need to get this under…
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Magnesium supplement?
I have read that Magnesium is beneficial for many reasons - works as a natural muscle relaxer and can help with Fibromyalgia pain, helps as a sleep aid, etc. Anyway, I have tried a couple kinds - one generic and MagOx. They have no coating so they are super hard to swallow. Anyone know of a good Mag supplement that is easy…
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Where to start?
I have Fibromyalgia and Plantar Fasciitis. I want to start exercising. Specifically, building muscle. I am tired of being weak. Any suggestions? I want to start but don't know where and a gym membership is not an option at the moment.
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Peak 8 interval training
Has anyone tried it? How did you log your calories burned for it?
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Did you quit riding when you gained weight?
I feel guilty about riding my horse. I have gained so much weight over the last few months. I lost some about 2 years ago and gained it all back +10. I haven't been "fit" or at a healthy weight in a long time. I ride western and my saddle and pad together are about 35 - 40lbs.. add me on her back and it's a lot. She is not…
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Where do I start?
I am fat. Obese to be precise. I have Fibromyalgia and Plantar Fasciitis. I want to start exercising. I don't have many limitations other than chronic pain and walking hurts like a bit$#! LOL! Seriously though, I am tired of feeling weak and tired and in pain all the time. I know I need to lose weight and I am working on…
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GF Pizza Question....
How would you log a gluten free pizza if you had no nutrition info? It's a small, personal size with 6 small pieces, super thin crust, with light sauce, cheese, and lots of veggies. Would you just give it your best guesstimate and then add a few calories for good measure? I can probably get close on other ingredients but…
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Glutenease - anyone tried?
I saw a supplement called Glutenease and Glutenease 2x at Sprouts. Has anyone tried this?
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Shoes?
I have plantar fasciitis and I am trying to get back to walking and exercise. Can anyone with pain issues recommend a good athletic type shoe?
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Hi
Hi everyone. I am new to the group but not to MFP. I am trying very hard to get back on track and was hoping to find some inspiration, tips, etc. in a couple of new groups. A little about me... I have had thyroid issues forever. I was in my early twenties when I was diagnosed with HypoT but probably had it when I was in my…
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Anytime Fitness?
I am thinking about joining a gym. I am a gym-ophobe but I need to go. I have an AF right down the street and I was wondering if anyone had any input? Good? Bad? Pros? Cons? COST??? I need someone to help me "design" a workout but I dont want someone over my shoulder all the time.
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LDN - Anyone tried it? Results?
Has anyone tried LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) to help with Hashi's, HypoT, or other autoimmune issues? What were your results? I am going to my endo in October and am going to ask if he will give me an Rx to try it. If you have no clue what I am talking about, check out this link http://www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/ldn_and_ai.htm
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Horse Dilemma - need some unbiased advice
I have the opportunity to buy back my former show mare. I sold her many years ago due to my (ex) husband being in the military, moving, etc. He was the only one with an income and said she had to go. So I sold her. I should have sold him! LOL Anyway, she has spent the last 8 years (She is 12 now. I owned her from 6mos -…
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Crazy symptoms - anyone experience this???
I didnt know where to post this so figured this board would be as good as any since many of us take the same medications and are on the same type of eating plan, etc. The past two days I have been having what I thought was a blood sugar crash but now I am not so sure. First a little background - I am hypoT/Hashi's and also…
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Low Sodium?
Question.... Has anyone had their Dr. tell them their sodium levels were too low? I just recently had my GP run ALL my labs. They are not all back yet but she called today to tell me my sodium was too low and not to drink more than 48oz of water per day. I drink 2x that per day!!! Anyway, I started doing some research and…
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Your horse related goals?
We recently commented on horsey NSV's so what are your horse related goals for the next few months. Now that Spring is here and Summer is on the way, a lot of use are back in the saddle more often. My goals are: To ride at least 4x per week. 3 schooling sessions and 1 trail or "fun" ride. To show in a hunt seat equitation…
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Almond Flour Pancakes - Gluten Free AND Low Carb
This is not my recipe, I did a random search and found them online but I didn't save the link so I can't give credit to the owner. Anyway, these are really good and you can use these as a base and add berries or whatever you like. I have added pecans to mine, coconut flakes, blueberries, etc. They are HIGH in calorie (the…
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Workouts for riding?
I am getting ready for show season and I want to try riding english (I ride western right now). Either way, my legs are SO out of shape. I have no leg and with my lazy horses, I need it. What are some good at home exercises I can do to strengthen my upper body and legs? I cant always ride every day because I have small…
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Fluoride?
So I was reading on the STTM site and Thyroid Sexy FB page and there is info there about reducing or eliminating fluoride from your diet because it interferes with thyroid function. Has anyone heard of this? Done it and had success (or not)? How do you find out if your water has fluoride in it and if it does, how to you…
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Can you "purge" gluten from your system?
If you have a lapse in judgement and eat a piece of cake or a cookie, or half a loaf of french bread or you accidentally gluten yourself, is there a way to "cleanse" or "purge" it from your system? I do not have Celiac but I do have Hashi's and other issues which make eating anything starchy and all things gluten…
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(Re)Training the older horse.. Opinions/advice please
I have a senior horse that I would love to start taking to some local level shows. Mostly for fun but I would like to be a little competitive. He is a nice mover but a BIG mover and I show western. It's not that I want to shut him down but I would like to slow him down and collect him up a bit. His jog/trot is murderous…
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Cushings anyone?
Well, just went back to the endo for my follow up and he said that my previous labs indicate Cushings Disease. He is sending me on for further testing on that avenue but he said that my symptoms and lab results make it pretty obvious. He said not to get all worked up over it yet because he wants to do a "better" cortisol…
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Exercises to improve seat, riding strength, etc
I am sure this has been posted elsewhere but thats ok, I will post again.... There is nothing quite like riding to give you a workout like riding does. However, what exercises can you recommend to help strengthen core, legs, etc to help with riding, that can be done AT HOME or somewhere similar. I dont have a gym…
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Those of you with seniors or hard keepers
I just acquired a 17yo gelding. He is SO awesome but he is very skinny. I know what I personally have used in the past to fit a horse but I was wondering what others have used to their success when trying to keep weight on an older horse or fatten up a skinny horse. I think its rather ironic that I am on a weight loss site…
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No/Low sex drive??
For those of you who have lost your sex drive... have you found anything that helps? My husband is a very understanding guy but there is only so much a man can take.
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Is April 20th too soon for a 5K?
I started C25K last year but had to stop due to a foot injury and I just never got back in the swing of it. I want to start again and thought that maybe if I signed up for a 5K, that would motivate me to get it in gear. There is a 5K (Fun Run) that I am interested in participating in on April 20th. I am a total beginner…
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What is your TSH?
I just went through all my lab work and realized my TSH was just above the normal range. I am wondering why my Dr. didnt adjust my meds since I have overwhelming HypoT symptoms. What is your TSH and do you feel "normal" at that level?
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TSH at 9
Just found out my TSH is at 9. Waiting for the results of my Thyro anti-bodies test and for the Dr. office to call me and tell me what my new med dose is! Hoping it helps me to feel better.
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Birth control (The pill) vs non hormonal methods
Yes, this is a very personal question to those of you willing to answer it... I am on Loestrin FE 28, which is a pretty low dose BC pill. However, I have noticed that I feel better when I am on the 4 day placebo pills. By feel better, I mean that I am less irritable and more likely to be "in the mood" if ya know what I…
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New to group - not sure where to start
Hi everyone! I have recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease and along with my other health issues, my Dr. suggested that a gluten free AND low carb "diet" may be the way to go. I am waiting to meet with a nutritionist that he recommended but in the mean time, I am not really sure where to start. I will say that I…
