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Protein Bar Recipe
So I have been cruising through and trying to find a protein bar recipe that young kids might like. I need a sandwich type replacement for school lunches with no nut butters! We try to keep his protein and fat levels up, we fine his focus is much better when we watch this, however I'm finding this challenging with…
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Gluten Free Cake and Muffin Advice
Please pass along any successful gluten free cakes and muffins that you have made. We have birthdays coming up in February and I need to make some goodies. It would save me a ton of time and money if others could share what they have had the most success with! My peanut butter cookie recipe is already gluten free so that…
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Weight loss - 1 week
Would like to know from my fellow hypothyroid/hashimotos friends, how much weight you have lost before in a one week period? What did you eat? Did you eliminate any foods? Exercise/No exercise? Not looking for a crash diet or anything crazy. Just curious when you've been most successful, and how you did it!
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Daily Calories
Hypothyroid and Hashimotos patients, care to share your daily calorie goals??? Ideally this should be different for us all based on height and activity, yes? When your meds are adjusted and working correctly, how many calories do you consume? Do you adjust and eat less calories when you are trying to find the correct med…
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Supplements
Anyone here familiar with Isagenix? I'm wondering about this product and if anyone with Hashimotos or hypothyroid has had positive or negative results?? A friend with hypothyroid is in the middle of a 30 day trial with Isagenix and is touting feeling the best she has ever felt. Looking for a few more "reviews" This past…
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Inaccurate Labels!
Recently I purchased Berkley & Jensen (Bj's) brand chicken breast in a can. I don't eat much canned food but we were going camping so it seemed easier. The can claims 12.5 ounces. When eating it, I basically got 2 servings. I had a hard time believing that I was consuming 6 ounces at a time, I was guessing, using the…
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Defined Shoulders and Back
I have a formal event that I will be attending the end of October. I would like to focus my workouts to help increase definition in my shoulders and back. Any suggestions on exact exercises that I should try to incorporate? I would think reverse flys, overhead press, upright rows? Advice on how often to work with weights?…
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Exercise Struggle
I really enjoy exercise! I love the challenge and it really gives me a boost mentally and physically. My problem is that I find it exhausting! Not sure if this is hypothyroidism, hashimotos, adrenal fatigue or just plain out of shape? Last year I was told to back off on exercise until we improved my adrenals and stabilized…
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Milk thistle
Anyone supplementing with milk thistle? Was recommended at an appointment I had but I haven't been able to find much information about it online. The doctor mentioned it helps cleanse the liver and will in turn help convert T4 into T3.
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Hemp
Is hemp a complete protein?? Reading mixed info, some saying it contains all the essential amino acids.
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Helpful Keto Tips?
What is the best advice you could share for a person getting ready to start Keto? Best way to make this transition? Foods/Snacks to have on hand? Exercise or no?
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Lifting and Eating
I started back to lifting about 2 weeks ago, coming back from a knee injury. I haven't yet started to add much weight yet, more focusing on form and warming up slowly. With my current schedule I am lifting much later in the day than I used to. The problem seems to be food in my stomach making me uncomfortable. I've tried…
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Armour
Anyone taking Armour?
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New Blood Work?
When is it time to get new blood work? Per my insurance, I am not scheduled to get a new set of labs until June. Lately though, for about the last 6 weeks, I haven't been feeling well. Originally I thought I was getting sick or just feeling run down. Now I'm wondering if this is related to my hypothyroid? Nothing horrible…
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Weekend Prep Food
What foods do you pre-prepare over the weekend to help get through a busy week? I'll be making protein bars. Also a big meal on Sunday so that there will be leftovers. Maybe some extra grilled chicken? What else is good to have prepared ahead?
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Protein Powders to Avoid
I know there have been several posts over the past couple weeks about protein powder. I'm wondering about certain brands to avoid? I know there are some questionable ingredients but what are the known additives that you need to watch out for? In the past we have avoided Muscle Milk and EAS drinks because of arsenic,…
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Difference in squats
What is the difference in squats using the barbell in the front verses on your back/shoulders. I use a lot less weight when holding the barbell in front however I use more glute and core strength when in this position. I always start with the bar in front because I can not do as many, then add weight and switch the bar to…
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Coffee
How does coffee affect hypothyroidism and hashimoto's? I'm reading conflicting info online! Does it vary person to person? If so please share your experience.
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Quad Strengthing Exercise
So, it looks like I have torn my meniscus. Not sure of how badly yet until I get the MRI. The Dr told me no running until we see how severe the injury. Also said NO elliptical, not a natural motion for the knee! Very surprised at this remark! Also mentioned to try to remain as actively as possible! I was told that if the…
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Increase Calories?
Wondering how many calories to increase for a longer day? Right now my days are close to 16 hour days and my calories are right at 1400. Soon my day will be 18 hours or a bit longer and I'm wondering if I should bump my calories to 1500 or even 1600? My long days will be a mix between working and school hours. Working is…
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Sore Legs
I typically lift 2 days a week. My problem is that some days my legs are already tired and sore before my workout. Usually from a bike ride. When I'm trying to do squats and dead lifts I find that either I don't go as low or I don't go a heavy. Guess I'm wondering what my better option is? I've tried doing 15-20 minutes on…
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Supplements
So it seems that hypothyroidism can often times come along with other deficiencies. Such as low vitamin d levels. I'm curious what supplements you have been recommended to take? What supplements can you not take together? Besides thyroid medication what have you found is helping you feel better?
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Aggressive Dog
Anybody have to deal with being an owner of an agressive dog? We have a small terrier and he is very snippy! Today my neighbor came over and when she walked over towards my kids in the kiddie pool my terrier nipped her hard on her calf! Not sure what to do or how to handle this? We have had this dog since he was a small…
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Armour
When you first started taking thyroid medication how long did it take for you to start physically feeling better? When did you start losing weight? I have only started Armour 4 days ago. So far I haven't felt improvement. I know these things take time but I'm curious from others when you started noticing improvement?
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Exercise for Adrenal Fatigue
Anyone have recommendations for exercise or programs for Adrenal Fatigue? I'm thinking yoga? Someone mentioned to check into DDP Yoga? Can anyone recommend any other DVD's. Locally yoga is very limited and it is power yoga. I was told to take a break from 30 Day Shred and C25K and look for non aggressive exercise. Any…
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How many calories?
I'm pretty new to hypothyroidism. Wondering how many calories a day are working for you? I am not having any success on 1400. When i did drop a few pounds over the holidays it was only because i had a crazy busy schedule for about 2 months and other then the odd day here or there i really didnt hit 1000 calories daily. I…
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Track - walking/running
Never heard of this before so I would like to know if there is any validity to this claim : While I was walking and running last night there was another person there jogging. After a few laps she switched directions. I was joking with her when we passed and asked if it was quicker going the opposite direction. She…
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Vitamin D
The past few months I have been struggling to lose weight. I have been fairly consistent at the gym for the last 5 months and have really improved my diet. Drinking plenty of water, cutting out most processed foods, not eating out often. Also started seeing a nutritionist to help increase my calories with a good diet.…
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Dumbbell Weights
In January I started adding in strength training to my program. Twice a week I do an upper body workout with dumbbells. I began with 8lbs and after a few weeks moved to 10 and then again a couple weeks later upped to 12lbs which is where I still am but was thinking of upping it next week to 15lb. When I was putting away my…
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White Hair Streak
I have a white reoccurring hair that continues to appear smack dab in the front middle of my head! I don't think it is my hair going gray. It is a totally different texture then the rest of my hair, very course and almost doesn't even feel like a strand of hair. Anyone experience this? I'll bring this up with the next I am…
