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Weight loss Success with Metformin (thyroid and IR)?
Hi Everyone, Although I suspected for some time (and went to several doctors) that I had thyroid issues, I was only recently diagnosed with thyroid issues (Hashimotos) recently. I also learned that I'm quite insulin resistant, which apparently can happen when hypothyroid disease goes untreated for a long time. So, I'm on…
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Hashi's and Pregnancy Symptoms
For those that have a hypothyroid condition (especially Hashi's), did you notice a shift in your thyroid meds once you got pregnant? This is my first pregnancy and I'm noticing that I'm much warmer (sweating even a little bit sometimes) and having a HORRIBLE time sleeping (only slept through the night once in the last 3…
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Over 40% of US Adults have Insulin Resistance
So, I've gotten flak on some threads about making weight loss all about diseases/metabolic disorders. I definitely don't think it's all about them, but I think they play a HUGE role in the difficulty many of us have with losing and maintaining weight. I know I thought I was going crazy doing everything "right" and still…
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Heavy Lifting Goals for Ladies?
For all my fellow heavy lifting ladies out there (i.e. BEASTS) -- what are your current numbers for squats, bench, press, and deadlifts (and weight/height to get some perspective)? And what are your goals for that? How much do you tend to increase a month? I've been lifting for a few months and I'm just trying to get an…
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Why is Maintaining So Hard?
I've heard it quite a lot on this site that maintaining is harder than losing the weight. Why is that? To me, it seems counterintuitive and that it should be easier -- as you get to eat more food. Do people just stop tracking and find out that their estimates aren't very good? Do they go back to their old ways and eat…
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Crave Sweets/Carbs in the morning?
I have a really strong craving for sweets/carbs in the morning -- either as part of breakfast or between breakfast and lunch. I generally keep my carbs low (under 100g per day) for health reasons (insulin resistance) -- and I just feel much better with them lower. I also avoid grains for health reasons (autoimmune thyroid…
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How long to Newbie Gains occur?
I've read a lot about Newbie gains when one starts a serious heavy lifting program (like Starting Strength). Does anyone know how long they tend to last? Is it the first 30 days, first 90, etc.? Or is it defined by so long as you're still increasing your weight on your lifts by a certain amount? Is it related to lifting a…
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Hashi's and Plateaus?
Anyone else with Hashi's experience plateaus? I ask because I've recently been diagnosed with Hashi's. I'm taking 120 of Nature-throid as well as 2000 mg of metformin (also have insulin resistance which my doc is optimistic that I can reverse by taking off the weight). I'm 35 and suspected a hypo issue for a long time, but…
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Hypothyroid, IR and Metformin -- weight loss results?
Hi Everyone, Although I suspected for some time (and went to several doctors) that I had thyroid issues, I was only recently diagnosed with thyroid issues (Hashimotos) recently. I also learned that I'm quite insulin resistant, which apparently can happen when hypothyroid disease goes untreated for a long time. So, I'm on…
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Good Goals for Squats, DL, Presses, etc.?
Anyone know a good rule of thumb for what you should be aiming for goals on the most of the lifts? I'm a 5'9" woman (currently 192 lbs, looking to drop 30 lbs or so, size 12, looking to get to a size 6-8). I started lifting 2x/week about a month ago. Currently, I'm at the following: Squats: 130 Military Press: 57 Deadlift:…
