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Ugh
Thanks for starting the challenge group, Brian! Didn't do too badly over the holidays. Since I learned of my food allergies in early December, I didn't have any gluten or dairy or eggs....which rules out lots of yummy pies, cookies, and pastries. But - I'm at the same place as I was at this time last year. So - back at it…
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Thyroid Nodules, and supplementation with Synthroid
I have two thyroid nodules which were discovered in 2008. I have gone for ultrasounds every year, and have had two biopsies. Biopsies show benign. My blood work has always been in range...highest TSH has ever been was 2.10. I had my antibodies tested and they were basically zero. My question is this. Over the last 3…
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Thoughts on my lab levels?
Hi - I haven't "officially" been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, in fact, my ENT says I am just fine. I do have 2 thyroid nodules that I have had for about 5 years now. I have them ultra sounded once a year and have had two negative biopsies as well. For now, we just monitor them since they haven't changed in years. I would…
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Thoughts on my blood test results?
Hi - I've been on Armour 30 mg (1/2 grain) for about 8 weeks now. Before starting Armour, by blood work was as follows: TSH 2.0 FT3 3.0 (range 2.3 - 4.2) FT4 0.9 (range .6 - 1.7) After starting Armour (blood work done at 6 week point) TSH 0.9 FT3 3.0 (range 2.3 - 4.2) FT4 0.67 (range .6 - 1.7) From what I have read, don't…
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Hypothyroid & Digestion
I have read that most people who are hypo also have stomach issues - mainly with digesting their food. I seem to have this and it's gotten worse over the last year. I look like I've eaten a basketball most of the time. I do have a nautropath who I see, that has given me HCA to take twice a day, and I also take probiotics.…
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Working out and getting bigger?
I used to run a lot, but cut back a few years ago and mainly was working out on the elliptical and practicing hot yoga. Now, I want and need to firm up and get rid of some fat that has settled on my thighs. But, whenever I ramp up my runs (generally 4-5 miles twice a week) and use my elliptical (all the other days), I get…
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Carrot Banana Muffins (Paleo friendly)
These are very tasty and easy to make! 2 cups almond flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp sea salt 1 Tbs cinnamon 2 ripe bananas 3 eggs 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup coconut oil 1 cup carrots, shredded Muffin paper liners Instructions Preheat oven to 350℉. In a small bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.…
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Curry Meatballs - Paleo Friendly
Preheat Oven to 400 degrees 1 1/2 pound 93/7 Lean Ground, Grass Fed Beef 1/2 cup chopped purple onion 1 organic egg 1 T Curry Powder (red curry if you can find it) 1/2 t Sea Salt In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together with hands until blended. Shape into 16 meatballs, Spray baking dish with coconut oil, place…
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Flax Meal Muffins
These are a good treat if you're looking for something low carb and not too sweet. They are also grain free! Apple Flax Seed Muffins 1 1/4 cup flax seed meal (ground flax) 2 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 12 drops liquid Stevia 4 large eggs 1/4 cup olive oil (or coconut oil) 1/2 cup water 1…
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Flax Meal Muffins
These are a good treat if you're looking for something low carb and not too sweet. They are also grain free! Apple Flax Seed Muffins 1 1/4 cup flax seed meal (ground flax) 2 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 12 drops liquid Stevia 4 large eggs 1/4 cup olive oil (or coconut oil) 1/2 cup water 1…
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Toasted Sesame Slaw
This is a good, easy to make Slaw without dairy! Toasted Sesame Slaw 3 Cups "Fresh Express" Coleslaw Mixture 1/2 Purple Onion - Chopped 1 Medium Carrot - sliced into small bits 3 Tablespoons Dark Sesame Oil 6 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar 2 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard - no salt added 3 Tablespoons White Sesame Seeds 1/4 cup Dry…
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New to the site and looking for friends...
Hi all, Just switched over to MFP last week after using Livestrong for years. I'm trying to take off about 6-8 pounds that crept up once I stopped running and wasn't watching my food as well as usual. Looking for any friends who are fitness minded and also, into natural foods and nutrition. :happy:
