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Simple yoga DVD for pregnancy?
Hi there, I am looking for a good yoga pregnancy DVD / download for an immediate yogi. I would prefer something that focuses more on the physical aspect of the pregnancy and does not ask me to "bow to my child, my greatest teacher"... Thanks!
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Why do the doctors even bother with seeing us?
A conversation with a new endocrinologist ( at a leading clinic in Hamburg ) yesterday: HER: So how do you feel? ME: Fairly stable, but still experiencing brain fog and digestive problems. And my weight is unpredictable. HER: ( smiles ) So basically you are fine!! ME: Could you suggest something to improve my situation?…
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Meds and exercising in the morning
A question for those of you who exercise in the morning - when do you take your meds? Do you eat something before you exercise? Thx!
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Supplementing with selenium - OK to take with L-Thyroxine?
A quick question for folks taking a selenium supplement - when do you take it? The maker of mine suggest taking it on an empty stomach in the morning so I am wondering whether it is OK to mix it with L-Thyroxine or whether it is better to take them separately.
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Boosting FT4 to FT3 conversion?
I have just found out that even though my TSH is very low and FT4 "normal" I am on my lifetime - low with FT3. Switching to natural drugs and / or T3/T4 combo is not an option ( no doctor will prescribe it here ), so I am looking for suggestions for boosting the conversion with food / supplements / lifestyle changes. Do…
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Calories burnt estimation in Runtastic vs. HRM?
Does any of you use Runtastic and could tell me whether in your experience it takes the heart rate readings into consideration when counting the calories burned? I cycle to work every day ( about 7 km in one direction ) pulling my daughter in her baby carrier ( she weights about 18 kg + a couple of kg for the Chariot…
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Estimating the activity level
A quick question: I own two activity trackers ( Fitbit One and Polar V800 ). Both "agree" that I burn about 2500 kcal a day. I commute to work on my bike ( ~ 5hrs / week ), do 3 interval training sessions ( 45 min each ) and 3 yoga sessions per week. When I put my data in the Scooby Calculator and choose "Moderate…
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Anxiety / panic attacks
Has any of you experienced panic attacks since your diagnosis? I experienced a bout of panic attacks when my DD was born, but they were written of as a "side effect" of pregnancy. Soon after I was diagnosed with Hashi. Now I feel like it may be starting again. Can Hashi make you more susceptible to problems like that or is…
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How do you keep positive about your life?
I hate my life at the moment. Sitting home with a cold that won't bugger off. Now my DD got it as well. The neighbour next door is renovating so one can't rest because of the constant hammering and drilling ( it's been 3 months now like that with a short pause over Xmas ). I'm tired and cranky. I have troubles…
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Exercise routines
I was wondering, thyroid buddies, what your favourite workout routines are? Anything that works particularly good for you? What do you do to combat stress? Please share. My routine is: 1. commuting to work on my bike ( about 15 km / day on workdays ) 2. a 30 - 45 mins workout in the evening ( DVDs, think Jillian Michaels…
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Pulsin protein powders
Have any of you tried the Pulsin vegan protein powders ( hemp, brown rice or peas ) and could tell me how they taste? I use and like their Whey Protein Isolate ( usually mix it in my porridge and yoghurt ) but would like to know whether the vegan powders are very strong tasting? Thanks.
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No gluten allergy but feeling better limiting gluten - what gives?
Blood tests say I do not have an allergy but I seem to feel better when I limit foods containing gluten to 1-2 portions a day. Has any of you had a similar experience?
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Goal - lowering BF - is it a good routine?
I would be very thankful for your input here. I'm 39, 5'7'', 64-65 kg. My scale says I have 24% body fat, but it is sitting mainly in my lower body / abdominal area. I suffer from an under-functioning thyroid ( Hashimoto's ). I'm medicated. My current routine is: 1. commuting to work on my bike - 15 km * 5 days a week (…
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Hashi & bone health
Have any of you had a check for levels of osteocalcin in blood? It is a marker for the bone formation process. Mine has been checked for the last two years and has always been elevated - meaning that I have a bone turnover of a teenager ( I do not have my results with me, but it is twice the upper normal level for my sex…
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Supplements
I have just read an article in Prevention ( a general one, not related to hypothyroidism ) in which it was recommended to take the following supplements daily: 1. for energy 1000 mg of Acetyl-L-Carnitine 200-400 mg of Alpha-lipoic acid 100-400 mg Rhodiola 2. for brain function 500 mg standardised extract of turmeric Has…
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Haircut for a female cyclist?
Could anyone recommend an easy to maintain haircut for a bike helmet wearer? I have shoulder-length hair.
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When do you take your supplements?
I have Hashi's and supplement with iron, Vit D ( had a deficiency discovered in spring ), Vit Bs and fish oil. Plus I eat a brasil nut a day for selenium. Does anyone know whether it matters when I take them? ( apart from the fact that I should not mix my thyroid hormones with the iron supplement )
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Need motivation - would anyone share a progress pic?
Basically what the title says - would any of you Hypo/Hashi pals show me that losing weight / toning up is in fact possible? :-)
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Anyone lost weight eating 3 square meals a day?
Or three meals and one snack? There are so many different theories concerning the frequency of meals - from intermittent fasting to eating every three hours, I'm just curious whether anyone managed to lose weight by eating less frequently..
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TSH fluctuates, FT3 and FT4 always in the low range
I've just put together my blood test results from the last 12 years ( before I was diagnosed and after ) and noticed that even though my TSH fluctuates, my FT3 always seems to be the same. Before my diagnosis my TSH was between 3 and 3,5 ( I was put on meds when it went over 4 ) and my FT3 about 2,6 ( reference range is…
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"30 Days Shred" questions
Hi, I'd like to try it out - could anyone tell me: 1. how often should you do the routine? Every day? 3 times a week? 2. is it very hard on the knees? Are any modifications shown? Thanks!
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Anyone has Withings Pulse O2 and could tell me..
how it looks like in an "inactive" state? Can you set it up so it always shows i.e. the current time and steps taken, or do you have to press some buttons to activate the display? Thanks in advance for your help!
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Headaches in the morning
I was wondering whether any of you experienced something similar.. I have Hashi's and I'm on L-Thyroxine only, 100 mcg. My latest TSH value was about 1.5. I take my meds at 5:30 in the morning and then go back to sleep. Get up at 7:00 and have my breakfast. Bring my daughter to daycare and cycle to work. Almost every…
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exercise to counterbalance cycling
I cycle 15 km a day on workdays, more or less half of this distance is with a baby carrier in tow. My legs ( tights and calves ) tend to go bulky / muscular quite quickly - what sort of exercise would you recommend to keep them toned but slim? Thanks!
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Adrenal fatigue - is it real?
Could anyone tell me whether it is a conventional-medicine recognized illness or does it belong more to the alternative medicine world? ( i.e. dare I mention it to my endocrinologist? ) Has any of you maybe been diagnosed with it / successfully treated? I'll be thankful for any stories..
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Has anyone tried the 1:1:1 diet from Rania Batayneh?
I would be interested in any reviews before I give it a try... Particularly whether it is doable if you have a family.
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Thyroid drugs when you have your thyroid tested?
My previous doctor always told me to refrain from taking my thyroid drugs when I had my blood tested. The new one says I should take them because so he can see whether my body reacts to them(?). What is your experience?
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Healthy "trigger" foods - how do you cope?
I generally eat healthy - no junk food, mostly home-cooked stuff. But I have what I call "trigger" foods that eaten in moderation are considered healthy ( e.g. nut butters, dark ( > 80% cocoa ) chocolate ) only in my case I struggle not to eat too much once I have them in my cupboard. Does anyone else have such a problem…
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Anyone doing Lindsay Brin's Pretty Fierce Weight Loss?
I'm on week 2 and looking for mfp buddies..
