Guest guest Posted September 11, 2000 Report Share Posted September 11, 2000 Welcome back to the fold, Carol Jean. This is a lesson well learned, remember how bad you feel and that dropping LC caused you to regain all of your weight plus one. When you have lost that 76 pounds that is your current goal, you will remember the lesson of having lost 10 pounds and gaining 11 back well enough to know that you don't want to regain 76 plus. You will get to goal and you will be able to keep it off. Once you have accepted that Atkins works and the nay Sayers are just jealous you will be inspired to show them just how wrong they are. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2000 Report Share Posted September 11, 2000 Carol BY GOLLY YOU HAD BETTER STICK WITH IT OR I WILL BEAT YOU WITH A WET NOODLE Marie L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2000 Report Share Posted September 11, 2000 Oh CJ! Lesson learned and I bet those 11 pounds come off quickly when you get back down to it. Looks like the group of us getting back to serious weight loss efforts is growing Kirstie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 I am 23 years old and last September I was diagnosed with Grave's disease. I had been experiencing severe weight loss, mood swings, bulging eyes, tremors, the list goes on. I received the radioactive iodine treatment which sent me to the " hypo " end of the spectrum. Now, with them still trying to adjust my meds (I am on Synthroid) I have only one problem left that I can't solve. My weight. I have gained 30 pounds since my diagnosis and no matter what I do, I can't figure out how to get my weight down. I am hoping that someone has some " secrets " that have worked for them that they can share with me. I have always been a fit, petite, person and I would like to continue to feel good about myself. Any advice would be greatly apprieciated. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 Jillian, Weight is a challenge for all of us... Most important is to actually get the meds optimized.. that's hard to do on T4 only meds (Synthroid) for many folks..... It isnt' a simple answer but really seems to revolve around getting your body to work 'normally' and, of course, not be binging... For me the trick was to get my meds right, I'm multi-dosing on natural thyroid, and to change the way I eat. Balancing meals, no junk food.. and eating smaller meals, more often. I now have 5 to 7 'mini-meals' a day.... now I'm FINALLY losing weight..... How are your labs looking? It's hard, after being hyper, to learn to eat 'normal' for all the years that I was hyper I never had to watch what I ate.... then, after my RAI pounds attached to me like I was magnetic.... it took years to figure out how to deal with that and it's only been the last few months that it's started coming off consistently.... Topper () *15 years post RAI, now self-medicating with natural thyroid* On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 22:55:01 -0000 " Jillian " writes: > I am 23 years old and last September I was diagnosed with Grave's > disease. I had been experiencing severe weight loss, mood swings, > bulging eyes, tremors, the list goes on. I received the radioactive > iodine treatment which sent me to the " hypo " end of the spectrum. > Now, with them still trying to adjust my meds (I am on Synthroid) I > have only one problem left that I can't solve. My weight. I have > gained 30 pounds since my diagnosis and no matter what I do, I can't > figure out how to get my weight down. I am hoping that someone has > some " secrets " that have worked for them that they can share with > me. I have always been a fit, petite, person and I would like to > continue to feel good about myself. Any advice would be greatly > apprieciated. > Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 You have to remember something very important when dealing with thyroid and the metabolic challenges that it creates.... Often, if you don't eat enough calories/food in a day you force your body into doing one, or both, of two things... first, a shortage of calories really messes up your natural conversion of T4 to T3 AND a shortage of food intake causes the body to go into starvation mode, reducing the metabolic rate and causing the body to conserve all calories taken in as fat... For some of us, eating smaller meals several times a day makes a big difference in energy levels and weight loss.... something to explore... you might be one that benefits from this type of eating style.... Topper () *who now does 5 to 7 mini-meals a day and is finally losing weight* On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 23:14:55 -0000 " jookeefe_1960 " writes: > I wish I knew, Kim. Before I got Hashimoto's, I worked out every day > and was fit and had a nice figure. In the 3 years since I've had it, > I have gained 50 pounds, and the less I eat, the more I gain. I am > nauseated a great deal of the time and often don't eat much of > anything but crackers and popsicles, and still gain weight. It is > very frustrating. My doctor told me to avoid white bread, white > rice, sugar, corn and potatoes. He said I should lose 10 lbs a > month > doing that, but instead I have gained another 6 pounds eating almost > nothing. I am sure my thyroid is still not working properly. If > you hit upon something that works, please share it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 It might swing back around to optimizing your meds... and some of vegies aren't good for hypos... anyone have the list handy for the no nos? All I ever remember is the cabbage family... my beloved brussels sprouts being one of them.... If you had labs.... we'd have an idea how you are in that area.... Topper () On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 23:54:45 -0000 " Jillian " writes: > Well, my doctor told me if I just ate healthy, I shouldn't have a > problem. I eat very lightly and what I do eat are healthy things > such as fruits, veggies, and well balanced small portions meals. I > even eliminated my beloved JUNK FOOD! I no longer even drink drinks > with a lot of sugar or fat. Surely, there has to be some sort of > secret! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 I don't have my current labs right now... and frankly I'm still trying to understand those as well. I am still currently going to the dr every 7 weeks, but they seem to think that my levels are still a little low and on Feb 10th they increased my dosage of synthroid. I guess I'm just a little impatient on the weight loss since everything else is starting to fall into place much faster. thanks for all the advice! > It might swing back around to optimizing your meds... and some of vegies > aren't good for hypos... anyone have the list handy for the no nos? All I > ever remember is the cabbage family... my beloved brussels sprouts being > one of them.... > > If you had labs.... we'd have an idea how you are in that area.... > > Topper () > > On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 23:54:45 -0000 " Jillian " <jillian413@y...> > writes: > > Well, my doctor told me if I just ate healthy, I shouldn't have a > > problem. I eat very lightly and what I do eat are healthy things > > such as fruits, veggies, and well balanced small portions meals. I > > even eliminated my beloved JUNK FOOD! I no longer even drink drinks > > with a lot of sugar or fat. Surely, there has to be some sort of > > secret! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 Jillian, If they're still working on you, getting your levels right... you may just have to be patient... The thyroid very much affects the metabolic rate, and when that is slow mo... well, it gets to be VERY easy to gain weight. Most of us have been there.. So stand your ground. If you are not pigging out and doing junk, if you are eating healthy foods in appropriate portions... don't let anybody start giving you the 'fat and lazy' speech... if it's still a matter of balancing meds and retraining your body to no longer being hyper, there is no fault... so don't let folks start labeling you..... IMHO Topper () On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 01:15:01 -0000 " Jillian " writes: > I don't have my current labs right now... and frankly I'm still > trying to understand those as well. I am still currently going to > the dr every 7 weeks, but they seem to think that my levels are > still a little low and on Feb 10th they increased my dosage of > synthroid. I guess I'm just a little impatient on the weight loss > since everything else is starting to fall into place much faster. > thanks for all the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Hi there! Here a list of " bad " vegies: " Overconsumption of uncooked " goitrogenic " foods, such as brussels sprouts, broccoli, rutabaga, turnips, kohlrabi, radishes, cauliflower, African cassava, millet, babassu, cabbage and kale " > It might swing back around to optimizing your meds... and some of vegies > aren't good for hypos... anyone have the list handy for the no nos? All I > ever remember is the cabbage family... my beloved brussels sprouts being > one of them.... > > If you had labs.... we'd have an idea how you are in that area.... > > Topper () > > On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 23:54:45 -0000 " Jillian " <jillian413@y...> > writes: > > Well, my doctor told me if I just ate healthy, I shouldn't have a > > problem. I eat very lightly and what I do eat are healthy things > > such as fruits, veggies, and well balanced small portions meals. I > > even eliminated my beloved JUNK FOOD! I no longer even drink drinks > > with a lot of sugar or fat. Surely, there has to be some sort of > > secret! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Oh... don't forget... ALL forms of soy.... Topper () On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 12:36:19 -0000 " knoxjill " writes: > Hi there! Here a list of " bad " vegies: > > " Overconsumption of uncooked " goitrogenic " foods, such as brussels > sprouts, broccoli, rutabaga, turnips, kohlrabi, radishes, > cauliflower, African cassava, millet, babassu, cabbage and kale " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Jo, I can't remember whether you told me that you had had cortisol tests run (adrenals) or if you are anemic (iron or B12 or folic acid?). I'm wondering where the nausea is coming from. I know that us thyroid people are really supposed to be eating smaller meals, with plenty of protein. Tx Re: help > I wish I knew, Kim. Before I got Hashimoto's, I worked out every day > and was fit and had a nice figure. In the 3 years since I've had it, > I have gained 50 pounds, and the less I eat, the more I gain. I am > nauseated a great deal of the time and often don't eat much of > anything but crackers and popsicles, and still gain weight. It is > very frustrating. My doctor told me to avoid white bread, white > rice, sugar, corn and potatoes. He said I should lose 10 lbs a month > doing that, but instead I have gained another 6 pounds eating almost > nothing. I am sure my thyroid is still not working properly. If you > hit upon something that works, please share it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Some of the goitrogens include cabbage (as you said), turnips, soy, someone said peaches, but I had never heard about that one and love those things. Cauliflower (love that stuff too!). I know there a bunch of others but can't think of them offhand. Tx Re: Re: help > It might swing back around to optimizing your meds... and some of vegies > aren't good for hypos... anyone have the list handy for the no nos? All I > ever remember is the cabbage family... my beloved brussels sprouts being > one of them.... > > If you had labs.... we'd have an idea how you are in that area.... > > Topper () Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 strawberries Re: Re: help> It might swing back around to optimizing your meds... and some of vegies> aren't good for hypos... anyone have the list handy for the no nos? All I> ever remember is the cabbage family... my beloved brussels sprouts being> one of them....>> If you had labs.... we'd have an idea how you are in that area....>> Topper () Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 As far as I know, I have never had any adrenal tests, though I'm not sure what those would be. My red blood cell count is always a little low, though not much, when I have my monthly blood tests for the methotrexate, but my hematocrit and hemoglobin are always okay. I take folic acid each day because of the methotrexate as well. The only other lab that is high usually is my C-Reactive Protein, which shows inflammation, and since I have RA and Hashi's I don't suppose that's really unexpected. I really think the nausea is related to the Hashi's somehow -- maybe just because I get dizzy and that nauseates me?? Or maybe because of the constipation? Or maybe just I have so many antibodies raging against me it makes me feel that way. My antibody tests were really high when I had them done about 3 years ago. I was doing better for awhile, and then all of a sudden all of the symptoms came back -- dizziness, nausea, constipation, puffy eyes, extreme fatigue, memory problems, muscle tenderness, joint pain, and a feeling like I have a golf ball in my throat. For the past week or so I have also had a stiff and sore neck. Is that a common symptom of low thyroid? I don't remember having that before. I had a gallbladder ultrasound earlier this week, but I will be very surprised if it shows anything. I have an order to get a TSH, T3 and T4 drawn tonight, and I am really hoping they come back out of whack; however, I talked to my doctor about adding Cytomel or switching to Armour, and he pretty much blew me off. I currently take 150 mcg of Synthroid a day. Compounding my weight problem is the fact that the rheumatologist will not let me do any form of exercise except to ride a bike because of the severity of my arthritis, and when I ride a bike after a few days, my knee starts to pop out of place and becomes very painful and I have to stop. Just having someplace to talk where everyone else is going through the same thing is very helpful. Thanks. Jo > Jo, I can't remember whether you told me that you had had cortisol tests run > (adrenals) or if you are anemic (iron or B12 or folic acid?). I'm wondering > where the nausea is coming from. I know that us thyroid people are really > supposed to be eating smaller meals, with plenty of protein. > > > Tx > > Re: help > > > > I wish I knew, Kim. Before I got Hashimoto's, I worked out every day > > and was fit and had a nice figure. In the 3 years since I've had it, > > I have gained 50 pounds, and the less I eat, the more I gain. I am > > nauseated a great deal of the time and often don't eat much of > > anything but crackers and popsicles, and still gain weight. It is > > very frustrating. My doctor told me to avoid white bread, white > > rice, sugar, corn and potatoes. He said I should lose 10 lbs a month > > doing that, but instead I have gained another 6 pounds eating almost > > nothing. I am sure my thyroid is still not working properly. If you > > hit upon something that works, please share it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 You're not allowed to say strawberries, they are my most favorite fruit... and I WILL eat them if I'm lucky enough to find them at a good price and have the money to indulge! *wink* hehehehehhehe Topper () On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 06:33:41 -0800 "JAMY" writes: strawberries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 I am about to have a bowl Re: Re: help You're not allowed to say strawberries, they are my most favorite fruit... and I WILL eat them if I'm lucky enough to find them at a good price and have the money to indulge! *wink* hehehehehhehe Topper () On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 06:33:41 -0800 "JAMY" writes: strawberries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 This one I missed somehow. I love strawberries. Don't think I'm going to give them up, but I don't eat them but around once a month or so anyway. Tx Re: Re: help Some of the goitrogens include cabbage (as you said), turnips, soy, someonesaid peaches, but I had never heard about that one and love those things.Cauliflower (love that stuff too!). I know there a bunch of others butcan't think of them offhand.Tx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 I love living in California...........hmm maybe we should overnight some to you Topper. *grin* We have a long strawberry season here. in El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles ;-) -----Original Message-----From: JAMY Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 7:44 AMTo: The_Thyroid_Support_Group Subject: Re: Re: help I am about to have a bowl Re: Re: help You're not allowed to say strawberries, they are my most favorite fruit... and I WILL eat them if I'm lucky enough to find them at a good price and have the money to indulge! *wink* hehehehehhehe Topper () Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 We have a 'u pick' strawberry farm only a couple of miles from here... I've not been able to go for years cause, well, hypo, no energy, bad knees... you know the drill.... I'm toying with the idea of seeing if I can go this year... maybe I won't pick enough to get a tummy ache, but it sure would be nice.... sigh.... Before I lost my house I had a solar green house that I built.... Among all the things I had in it were dozens of alpine strawberry plants... I could pick strawberries 10 months out of the year.... November and December, the two cloudiest months of the year cut the flower production.... but with the bright days of January the flowers started again and picking started in February..... Oh... I miss that.... But... all that said... if a case of berries were to show up at my door... I wouldn't turn them away! hehehehehehehehehehe Topper () *who's back to fantasizing about a fresh strawberry meringue pie* On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 10:40:57 -0800 "" writes: I love living in California...........hmm maybe we should overnight some to you Topper. *grin* We have a long strawberry season here. in El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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