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Did anyone watch the Dr. Oz show about "fat"urday?
I dvr'd it and watched last night with my husband. He described the situation many of us posting here talk about everyday. How you eat healthy within your calorie limit and the weight doesn't come off. He said (which we know especially true with thyroid) is that your metabolism shuts down and goes into "survival" mode. He…
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Interesting Article for those with thyroid issues | The Calo
I hope this link works- http://blog.metaboliceffect.com/?p=1660 I can relate to this article big time and will be making further tweaks in my trial/error approach to healthy eating and exercise.
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Questions for those who have hashi's?
It's been interesting reading everyone's posts over the past several weeks. One thing I noticed is many of you who have hashi's indicated that you were diagnosed after having a baby. I had my son later in life (age 34) and thinking about it and looking back - that would be when my hypothyroid symptoms probably first…
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Does this ever happen to you?
Last week I stayed true to my plan. I increased my workout time, reduced my calories by 50 per day. Between Monday and Saturday morning, I had gained almost a pound. On Saturday night we were going to a favorite restaurant with friends for a celebration. We go once a year and I don't look at the menu because I have the…
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Resting metabolic rate
While it is true that the only way to lose weight is to expend more calories than you eat for those of us who have thyroid issues it's not that simple. The deck is stacked against us as the thyroid is the gas pedal of the metabolism and when yours doesn't work the way someone in the general population does it makes it just…
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Bathroom scale
I need a new bathroom scale. I have an electronic one and the display went kind of wonky so I changed the battery but I think it's on it's way out. It's probably 8+ years old. Does anyone have a recommendation for a replacement? Thanks!
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Did everyone have a nice Valentine's Day?
Hi there! It's been pretty quiet here this week. Hope you all enjoyed time with loved one's on Valentine's Day. It's just my husband and I at home now so we don't really make a big deal of it. We exchanged cards and I did not get my usual box of Godiva truffles but my husband didn't want to hurt my feelings because it is a…
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Les Mills Pump - question
Hi, I just received the pump workout - watched the introductory video. I cannot get the clips to close. What am I doing wrong? I did this workout years ago in the gym and the clips were metal and not the plastic kind. Of course I called customer service and cannot get a live person and no one will respond to on-line chat.…
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Has anyone tried Chia seeds?
Has anyone tried chia seeds? They are omega 3 rich and are supposed to help you feel full & satiated. - which is what I am going for! I bought about a cup's worth at Whole Foods from the bulk section to give them a try. Just made a smoothie and dropped in a tablespoon. Donna
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The Revolution tv show on ABCfeaturing a woman who's thyroid
Has anyone watched the show this week? If you are looking for inspiration or motivation you may want to check out her story on the show's website at abc. A quick synopsis: they are featuring the story of a 40 year old woman who had her thyroid removed due to a rare form of thyroid cancer. I was amazed at the amount of…
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If you are struggling with emotional/stress eating
I was going through papers and cleaning up an area long needed of some attention at home and found this list 101 Things to Do Besides Eat. If you are interested there is a pdf and here is a link: http://amihungry.com/pdf/101_things_to_do_besides_eat.pdf Have a great day! Donna
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Two steps forward, one step back
Two steps forward, one step back. That's how I feel this morning. After exercising everyday last week, drinking 8 glasses of water and eating healthy I gained a pound. My calorie target was 1400 calories and I did exceed it a couple of days but I ramped up the exercise the next day to compensate. If anything, I would have…
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I'm Pumped!
I really hate to exercise, more specifically I hate cardio. So, that is what I have been doing lately to burn calories. Years ago I belonged to a gym and they had Les Mills Body Pump class which I adored! It was a kick butt workout and I found it addicting. I do enjoy working out with weights. I know some will find that…
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Raspberry ketones - silver bullet or quackery?
On the Dr. Oz show today they talked about raspberry ketones as a supplement to assist with weight loss. If you have tried them, please share your experience. Thanks in advance for sharing. dg
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What's new for breakfast - almond milk!
Does everyone eat breakfast? I hate eating breakfast but I read in order to start your metabolism it is important to eat breakfast. I don't want to waste my calories on something I am forcing myself to do I decided to have Kashi's Go Lean cereal which has 140 calories in a cup 13 g protein. Instead of cow's milk, today I…
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Talk to me about gluten
I am a bit frustrated this week. I have ramped up my exercise considerably. Continue to make healthy eating choices in the correct portions and within my calorie count and drink at least 8 glasses of water a day - perfect! Except that I have been putting on 2/10 lb each day. I looked over my food diary today and because I…
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What is on your workout playlist of tunes?
I have had an ipod for several years (a gift) and have never used it. I want to start a playlist of tunes to help keep me motivated during my workout. Here are some tunes, I've added- Start Me Up - Rolling Stones Jumpin' Jack Flash - Rolling Stones Don't Stop Believin' - Journey I Got a Feelin' - Black Eyed Peas Boom Boom…
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Exercise
What is everyone doing for exercise? I have to admit that I am currently at a low level of fitness - working my way up to big changes! For now, my focus is on cardio. For the past couple of weeks I have been doing 30 minutes on the elliptical (now at level 5) and I can do a 15 minute mile which makes me happy - it's a…
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I just had something decadent that was zero calories!!!
1 tablespoon of honey + 1 tablespoon of olive oil + 1 tablespoon of lemon juice - mix well and..................................... ..................slather it on your face and relax for 10-20 minutes, remove with a warm wash cloth. You dry winter skin will glow after this facial! Do something nice for yourself today that…
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Using agave as a sweetener is a no-no
I was at a lecture yesterday given by Christina Pirello from the PBS show "Christina Cooks" and she said agave nectar (which I do have in my pantry) was even worse than high fructose corn syrup! Even though it is natural vs man made, it has 80% fructose vs. high fructose corn syrup which is 55 fructose%. She said it is…
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Anyone here hypothyroid?
Just wondering if anyone else here is hypothyroid? I have hashimoto's and I am post-menopausal. I've seen a big slow down in my metabolism in the last five years. I know that the basic premise of losing weight is less calories and more exercise. I would be happy to lose an average of 1-2 pound a week. In the past, I have…
