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POUND fitness and Insanity Live classes?
My gym will be offering both of these soon. Who's tried one or both, and what are your impressions?
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It gets easier!
I just wanted to say--for anyone who's struggling with breastfeeding right now in the very beginning--that it does get easier. My son's latch was terrible at first. He was tongue-tied and also couldn't open his mouth very wide, so I had the snipping procedure done ( drs assured me that it wasn't painful for him, and it…
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Young age of onset
I have realized lately that I was hypothyroid from a young age, maybe 10 or 11. I was cold all the time, very sleepy in school, and a few years later, had heavy periods. I was a little overweight even though my parents fixed healthy foods and I played sports. My hair came out in the shower all the time. I wasn't diagnosed…
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Cutting calories and supply
I have maintained for two weeks, so I am going to lower my calories a little ( down to 1800-2000. I've been eating more). This may be a dumb question, but if I notice that my supply has tanked, I can eat more and it will go back up, right?
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Someone explain why we shouldn't eat legumes
Ok, so I can see the reasoning behind eliminating grains and dairy, but I don't understand why eating lentils and beans would lead to negative health consequences. Someone who has gone paleo, please explain. I am curious.
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Discomfort in old stress fracture area
Last summer I developed two stress fractures in my foot after getting into running too quickly. I wore a boot for a month and it healed. Fast foward to this fall--I had a baby 9 weeks ago and I got back into exercise ( Zumba and dance fitness--lots of jumping involved) after taking the last two weeks of my pregnancy plus…
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Dairy products
Anyone cutting down on dairy or going dairy-free? I've been reading The China Study and it's made me question my reliance on milk and cheese as a major protein source. Plus I am a little lactose intolerant, so it will probably make me feel better!
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Birth Control after baby?
What birth control method(s) are you planning to use after you deliver, or have you used in the past after delivering? I will be breastfeeding, so I guess I can't be on the regular BC pill. I'm thinking maybe the mini pill or an IUD?
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jumping/running...ok?
I am 18 weeks and have been in an intense dance fitness class for a couple years now, going 3-5 times a week. The instructor has us do a lot of jumping ( like skipping rope motions) and jumping squats and things like that. My body is used to it by now, and I haven't felt any pain or dizziness, but everything I've read says…
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Hypothyroidism?
Hi, I just wondered if anyone was dealing with hypothyroidism while pregnant. I have it, but have been on meds for a while and have been stable. My endocrinologist just increased my levoxyl dose from 88 to 113 ( two extra pills a week), and that seems to be going well. I'm on week 7. She also said scary things about what…
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Best shoes for dance fitness, Turbofire, Turbo Jam, etc
I'm taking a really intense dance fitness class at my gym, and I just can't find the right shoes. I need something that is supportive and cushioned for all the jumping, jumping squats, and lateral moves that we do, and I also need the sole to move and not stick to the floor for the dancey moves that we do. I've tried two…
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Cholesterol and thyroid
My cholesterol and thyroid seem to be really linked. In March, when I had bloodwork done, my TSH was 1.23 and my cholesterol was 167 ( HDL 65, Tri 49, LDL 93). This was really good news for me, because it had been up to 230. Last week I had more bloodwork done, and my TSH had gone up to 2.7 ( normal, of course, but higher)…
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What causes our food preferences/weaknesses?
I've been thinking about this. Last night I had some mexican food and a margarita with friends at a potluck. I only took a few sips of the margarita, barely making a dent in it, even though it was very good. I just knew that it wasn't good for me and it wasn't worth the calories. I had no trouble pushing it away. However,…
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How does low carb help?
I've seen some posts about how people with hypothyroidism should eat low carb, and I was hoping that someone could help me understand why. I will totally do this if it will help my thyroid work better or if it will help me lose weight easier, but I would like to know how exactly it helps, or hear stories from people about…
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Foot pain
I do high-impact dance ( lots of jumping) and I also run, and I've been experiencing pain in my right foot recently. It's in two places, on the outer arch of my foot ( I can feel it pulling when I shift my weight to my toes), and also on the top of my foot ( I can feel it when I bend my foot to take a step). Nothing is…
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Foods to eat for success?
I've seen a couple of posts here and there about the best foods to eat for weight loss success for people with hypothyroidism. I already avoid soy, and I try to limit foods such as broccoli, kale, strawberries ( yummy but goitrogenic ) . Should I also try to limit carbs from wheat and sugar? Has anyone had success with…
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Is it necessary to be thin to be a strong runner?
I completed my first race this weekend, a 4-mile one. I was proud of my time ( sub 9 minute miles), but I was mostly in awe of the runners who were there doing the 10 mile race. I noticed that almost every single one of those runners doing the 10 mile race was thin. The four mile runners were very varied--many different…
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Pregnancy and hypothyroidism
I posted this on the main board but I thought I'd post it here too: I am going to start trying to get pregnant this August or September. I'm 27 and I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a few years ago. My levels are now "normal" with medication. My endo said she'd check my levels frequently. She also told me to lose some…
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Pregnancy and hypothyroidism
My husband and I are looking to start a family this summer or early fall. I have hypothyroidism, and have been on medication for a few years now ( I'm 27). My levels are "normal" with medication and I feel like I did before I developed it. That said, I'm wondering if I will gain a lot of weight with my pregnancy or have…
