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Nuwave Oven - worth it?
Alright, I'm staying in an extended stay type of hotel suite for a long term stay for work and don't have an oven. I'm wondering if it would be worth it to buy a Nuwave Oven so I can cook more meals. I got a nice frying pan to use on the cook top, but onyl have so much room to store things so getting a bunch of gadgets…
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Supplements for Health
Hey y'all!! Sorry I've been so absent. i hope everyone is doing well :) And welcome to all the new people!!! I wanted to share some information I learned in a nutrition class about supplementing for good health and maximizing thyroid function. I shared this as a post on my MFP page, but I'm not friends with everyone in the…
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Insanity Results :)
I wanted to share my Insanity results because I don't like seeing people shy away from doing intense exercise because they are afraid they won't be able to do it due to their weight. I had to rest a ton, modify some moves, but I kept at it - and it paid off big time!! Don't be scared to try something because of your…
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My Name is Hashimoto's
I have seen this in a few places on the internet, but want it to be here where we can all read it as many times as we need to. Feel comfort in the fact that you are NOT alone and it' NOT all in your head!!! Hi. My name is Hashimoto's. I'm an invisible autoimmune disease that attacks your thyroid gland causing you to become…
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Happy Holidays!!!
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NSV - Tough Mudder!
Well, I did it!!! I participated in the Tough Mudder NC on 10/25 and didn't die :D . I was doubting myself leading up to it because I had the mindset only elite athletes could do it, and I was way to big and out of shape to do it. But once I was there and saw the variety of people ready to go have fun - my mind was eased.…
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Crossfit and Nutrition
Hello all...looking for input here... I just started crossfit classes and am wondering how those that have been doing it awhile figure out their caloric needs? I've done Insanity twice and knew how much to eat to lose weight doing that, but my itnro class yesterday wasn't even a full workout and kicked my @ss 7 ways to…
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How is everyone?
I know I don't poke my head in here very often lately, but I do care! :) How is everyone doing? Any fun last minute summer vacation plans coming up? I have about 2 months left before my Tough Mudder event at the end of October and I'm slightly freaking out! lol. I keep telling ymself I won't be able to doit because I'm…
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Importance of Selenium
Check out this article, I didn't know how important selenium is for us Hashi folk: http://www.wellnessresources.com/health/articles/seleniums_vital_role_in_thyroid_hormone_function/
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Tough Mudder - North Carolina
I've decided I'm going to finally go for it and train up for the Tough Mudder in NC. It's October 25 & 26. Gives about 7 months to train... Foil Farms 10000 Foil Road Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124. http://toughmudder.com/events/2014-north-carolina Anyone wanna do it with me? It would be fun to have a group! :)
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How's training going?
I'm closing in on my first full month of actively training for the Tough Mudder, amd I'm feeling good!! Crossfit is really helping me and I'm feeling much stronger. The next few months should bring some amazing changes. How is everyone else doing?
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Lower leg pain
Input needed please: when I run or jump, the impact on my lower legs feels like they want to shatter...it hurts (more than just soreness). It's not just the front of my lower leg like shin splints would be and it's not just my muscle. I recently bought some compression socks to wear at night but haven't been using them…
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Anyone else actively training for something?
Hey ya'll. I'm looking to friend more folks that are actively training for some event (marathon, triathalon, obstacle course run, etc). I'm training up for a Tough Mudder in October so I'm mostly focused on my fitness, weightloss is a secondary goal for me right now. So it would be nice to have more people in my friend…
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So Frustrated
You would think by now (considering I've been fighting this damn thyroid issue since I was 16), that I'd be used to the swings. You would thing I'd be used to have a few weeks or months of feeling really good, only to be pulled backwards again for who knows how long each attack will last. You would also think I'd be used…
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Polar Loop Adjustment
I'm looking for input from anyone that uses the Polar Loop activity tracker - Do you make a calorie adjustment manually in your MFP diary? I used to use the BodyMedia Fit Link armband and it would sync to MFP automatically and make a calorie adjustment for me, so I'd know up to what calorie amount I could eat and still…
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Resurecting this dead group :)
Hey y'all! I hope everyone is well and feels awesome about completing their tough mudder events!! I've read that a few people completed one, and some were training. I sort of fell away from MFP for awhile, and gave up on training for the Tough Mudder I was going to do last year. I found one in October in NC that will be…
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Goals for Summer
I'm sure we all have goals, otherwise we wouldn't have joined MFP :) . I'm wondering what you guys are working towards as a short term goal for this summer. For me - I want to be a little less jiggly this summer than last summer! lol I had gotten down to 188 in November and then relocated for a new job in December and fell…
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Hey Y'all!!
I'm so sorry I've abandoned you guys. :( Things have been hard for me to adjust to with my move for my new job...and then my feeling sorry for myself and eating everything in sight for 2 months >_<. I'm back on my grind, and I hope everyone is doing well!! Welcome to all of the new members, and I hope I get to know some of…
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Bucket List
Alright, I realize that we often struggle just getting out of bed in the morning and brushing our teeth let alone getting to work and taking care of our families. But I would like to know what things do you have on your bucket list that you want to accomplish through all odds? Could be getting a degree, a new fancy car,…
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Don't you just HATE it when....
- You go to the Dr and explain what symptoms you still have (because you are clearly being UNDERtreated) and they look at you like you have 4 heads? - getting up in the morning is a mental war with yourself: "get your @ss out of bed!!!", "no, please, just give me a few more minutes" - every day, no matter how much sleep…
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Welcome!!
NO bashing or negativity allowed here or you WILL BE BANNED from this group. We all get enough negativity from Dr's and our friends/family as it is. Welcome to the group!!! And I look forward to getting to know you all. ^_^ Well, my story started back when I was about 15 or 16. I didn't know it at the time but looking back…
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For my fellow Hashimoto's Thyroiditis folks...
I didn't know where else to put this, but you aren't alone. <3 I've been battling with this since 2001 and I am seeing more and more people talking about it here on MFP which is great that everyone is networking together for support. :) Hi. My name is Hashimoto's. I'm an invisible autoimmune disease that attacks your…
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I'm not obese anymore!!!
Hello MFP fam - I want to share with everyone because I am feeling super accomplished right now!!! I started back on the road to getting healthy officially in March this year. In January and February I decided that at 242 lbs I was done being fat, so I lost a few lbs and then got back on here and really kicked into gear.…
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No Sleep for the Wicked
Well, I am tired of this crap. I really wish I could just rip my thyroid out and be done with it, find a good dose to stabilize me and it wouldn't change unless I gained or lost weight since I wouldn't have a half-assed working gland that sputters in and out when it wants to. I haven't slept more than maybe 5 hours in the…
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Recipe Swap
Post any recipes you'd like to share with the group here. I know when I come across something yummy I can't wait to share it with people :) . You guys have to try this AMAZING Coconut Milk Chai - 2c boiling water, 1/2 vanilla bean, 1/4 tsp ginger, 3/4 tsp cinnamon, 1c shredded coconut, 4 dates (pitted) - blend everything…
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Hey guys!!!
So I just looked at how many members there are now and I'm shocked!!!! Last time I checked it was around 50, and now we have 70! WELCOME!!!! :flowerforyou: I hope you all find comfort here and even though most of you lurk behind the PC screen and don't comment, I am sending each of you healing vibes and comfort :) And…
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Check In
Well this wasn't what I was hoping for when I created this group. There are quite a few members but there are only maybe 5 or so people that were active for a very short time. I hope everyone is doing well!! But I am considering closing this group since nobody is interested in participating in anything. It's hard for me to…
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Health Challenge week of 10/28
This week's challenge is a health one. :) I want you guys to try a new fruit or vegetable! I have a Monsterra Deliciosa (Delicious Monster) fruit at home that finally started peeling itself that I should be able to eat in the next few days and I'm pretty excited! It's a tropical fruit that has a thick green scaly skin that…
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Fitness Challenge - week of 10/21
Good Morning peoples!!! ^_^ I've decided I want to do weekly fitness & health challenges. I know how hard it can be to muster up the energy and motivation to get moving with thyroid disease, but I also know we all joined this site to get healthy and lose weight. Soooo..I'm going to offer up mini challenges to help keep us…
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How do you eat?
I'm just curious... Paleo low carb low cal low fat vegetarian/vegan gluten free dairy free (or a combo of the two) No specific way of eating Weight Watchers Jenny Craig Nutrisystem Anything else I haven't mentioned I personally just started the Whole 30 today :) . So I'm looking forward to seeing and feeling my lingering…
