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Hey girls...just checking in
I've been kind of fasting, kind of just not eating much. I'm thrilled to report I'm finally seeing some progress!! 172.8 today!! I'm feeling much better too. More like my old self. I think the T3 is helping! I'm busy enough that I don't get much to eat most days and I don't really feel too hungry. I know it's not true fasting and likely not a good long term lifestyle...but for a week or so I can do it. Especially if it'll help me relose some of this ridiculous recent gain due to my hashimotos ... So, hopefully sometime in the next week or so I will be back to the 160's. That would be s nice! It's been far too long stuck up here! Then it'll be a real slug to get back to the 150's. But at least if I can get to the mid 160's my clothes should fit better or at all ![]() I'm not working out since I don't have child care for the baby at the gym, and she's too young even if I did. I'm doing some moves here with dumbbells and will walk more this week as it's supposed to finally cool off!! Plus, baby Z loves the stroller! I'm finally adjusting a bit more to the schedule and less sleep. Come check in! Hope you're all doing well!
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I have Hashimoto's too, and the sad thing is that the weight gain from low T3 has to come off the same as any body fat--i.e., it's not just water weight. But the good news is that when you are getting T3 hormone support, it's at least possible to lose! I also think that your 'lack' of lifting may help because strenuous exercise can stress the thyroid too much. Keep in mind that walking is considered one of the best exercises, so you and the baby will do fine! |
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Thanks Leo! I've read other posts of yours and am always encouraged!! I'm glad I am on T3 now and depending on my next bloodwork may ask for some type of second dose as I can feel it Peter out mid day. I can't break my tablet because it's tiny. What do you do for T3? I'm sure any weight loss will be slow...but it's soooo much better than gaining on 1200 cals!!
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When my T3 'tanked' a few years ago, I was not only incredibly fatigued, but gained 10 lbs in 2 weeks! I didn't consider my thyroid because I'd been so stable for so long, that I figured I was OK. Fortunately, I had my regular labs scheduled, and my T3 was so low, it didn't even register. I began with 5 mcg of Cytomel, which is what I assume you have, since it's the basic starting dose (and tiny pills). Doctors are really cautious with T3 because any overdose can cause cardiac problems. But it works differently than T4, and you're right that you can 'feel' it (as I did when I first started), and it has a 'short life.' If your doctor raises the dosage, you can take the second pill later in the day. I'm actually up to 30mcg, and I take it 3x a day, 10mcg. at a time. However, I have to 'finish' early because I take a daily multi-vitamin that contains calcium, and calcium supplements have to be 4 hours away from any thyroid Rx. But I'm sure I'd be a basket case without the T3 (or dead). |
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Is Leo! I hope my Dr will up my dose. She's VERY conservative, as I don't really want to wait 3 months for that. I plan to call her at the end of this fist month on the 5mg and ask for more.
Just checking in. I've been following low calories for a weeks now, and although I was gaining on this a few weeks ago, I am finally starting to lose again!! I was even able to wear one of my skinny jeans yesterday! (The fattest pair, but still! Couldn't wear them at all a few weeks ago!) so, I'm encouraged. Not back to the gym yet...can't slice out an hour or more and the energy to do it! ![]() ![]() Hoe you're doing well!!
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I hope she raises your Cytomel, too, because you need enough so that you're not getting hypo symptoms. I want to explain that I'm at 30 mcg NOW, but I began at 5 mcg, and my endo never raised me more than 5 mcg at a time--and only when I was low and having symptoms. He trusted me to watch out for heart palpitations, which is the first sign (for me) of too strong a dose, but I've never experienced any problems. I think the key is to increase slowly. |
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Hey ladies,
How's everyone? I'm so sorry that I've pretty much abandoned this thread, I've been feeling tired and 'blah' since working more (working a seasonal position) and my full time job is very demanding with the changing of seasons and upcoming holidays--it's very sad for a lot of my folks (mental health). ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Thanks Leo. I'm not a fan of having to wait a long time for my dose to be adjusted, but I understand it. I hope she'll up it when next we meet (January).
Hi Shari!! It's good to see you!! ![]() ![]() ![]() Hope LC or whatever plan you choose helps you get going the right way! It's hard when the clothes are tight! I so get that and am frustrated right along with You!! But jumping back on the wagon before the holiday gain is very wise! I'm here if you need encouragement or just someone to listen I'm doing well. Adjusting to 5-6 hours of sleep if I'm lucky and having a newborn again ![]() I've lifted once in a month ![]() ![]() Hope you guys are doing well! Check in ladies
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Yes, that's what's sad about T3 weight gain. It's not 'water,' but body fat from an incredibly slowed metabolism, so it has to be lost the same way as any body fat. I think that's so unfair because a gain without any indulgences is just not right:-) |
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RESET DAY # who knows..
![]() I am with Shari, and just going to do it. Scary numbers to look at so it has to change. Holiday or no Holiday. Time to go........ ![]() Julie glad you are doing well and going down on the scale finally.. It is way too easy to gain, and not easy at all to get rid of it. ![]() ![]()
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Leo, so true. I have had a lot harder challenges losing weight than before my thyroidectomy. I'll get my T3 levels checked again because although I haven't been 100% committed to low carb, I haven't gone totally off the rails either, the weight gained is as if I've been 'cheating' for a couple of weeks. I just have to accept the fact that it is what it is, work with how things are now... so that means getting regular lab monitoring and staying consistent with low carb.
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We are not being good posters.......
![]() I also wanted to brag a bit on my oldest son who is building his own home in the mountains of Colorado. This has been his dream home since before my Dad passed away and I know my Dad (Owned his own Contruction CO.) would be so proud!!! Their view is awesome!! Can't wait to visit! When I say "their" it is because my youngest son is providing the financing so he owns a big part of it.. ![]()
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OMG Deb, what a beautiful site!! Oh I know you're so proud of them both...what a dream to be able to build your own home (it's huge too!!) and have the beauty of nature surrounding you. I know your father, their grandfather, would also be so proud of them.
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![]() ![]() ![]() What a beautiful place for a home!!! And how sweet they're carrying on the family tradition and making a space for you! ![]() ![]() Shari-thanks! I'm adjusting to my new lifestyle. Baby Z is amazing and is so worth any sacrifice I hope they'll test your T3, I can't imagine how your body would convert T4 to T3 without a thyroid gland? I'm not very good with all the details, but it seems like it certainly couldn't hurt! I couldn't stop the gaining or lose a lb until I added the T3. Really surprising how my body behaves! That was even on 1000 calorie days! ![]() Leo-unfair is right! ![]() ![]() I'm doing well. I'm not lifting much anymore ![]() ![]() Aside from that I'm doing well. The busy life newborn diet is working well. Down to 169.1 this morning which made me happy. I actually got some decent sleep last night! Z slept from ten til five this morning and is back asleep now! I sure hope this is a new trend and not a fluke! She's been stretching it out more some nights and it's helping me a lot! Life is good. I'm richly blessed and thankful for all Gods done for me. Trying to not take anything for granted. Keep up the fight girls!
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Hi Leo, Deb, Shari and Julie! I'm inching my way back! I've been on prednisone almost two weeks now and have my life back. The doctor said if it worked, I have polymyaglia rheumatica and not fibro. I am so grateful. I even walked for 15 minutes last night. I was thrilled! This experience has forced me to just appreciate each and every moment I have pain free, because I don't know when it may hit me again.
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OMG, Deb. What sad news.
![]() ![]() Izzy~ so glad to see you and on top of that, you're feeling a lot better with treatment. ![]() ![]() Julie~ I'm so sorry to hear about your friend too, praying for her and her family as well. It is sad, cancer does suck...no other way to put it. ![]() ![]() ![]() You know, I do believe some things happen for a reason...especially when things line up in ways that I believe are to show you the answer or help. Let me explain; I had a strong urge to check out LCFs this evening and recently I've been going to my journal first vs. coming here. Well tonight I came directly here. Let me preface it to say that I was mentally pouting about inability to eat something sweet that I've been craving ALL day before coming here! I almost caved when my supervisor passed around little candy snacks earlier today, but I told myself 'no' and have been thinking how it's not fair that others can eat what they want and I can't, etc. Well needless to say, I come here tonight and read Deb's post and I feel rotten that I'm pouting about not eating sugar today when her friend is now fighting for her life and now eliminating sugar to no longer feed the cancer. I'm so very sorry to hear such sad news, it really does put into perspective how hard others really have it vs. me pouting about something that could even save my life later down the line. Deb and Julie, they are in my prayers. ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by shari; 11-16-2016 at 05:38 PM.. |
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That's so awesome Shari!! I feel the same way. I pout when thinking I can't have something sweet too. Then I think about why and realize how insignificant that feeling is. I should be grateful that is all I am pouring about and not facing such an awful foe. We can do this for our health and well being.
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Yes, it certainly puts things in perspective!
Deb-that's so fast! ![]() Hope we're all on a good track to better health! A bit of weight loss would be great too!! ![]()
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I made it through my work Thanksgiving with ZERO PROBLEMS!!!
![]() ![]() It really helped that I sat with my friend and told everyone there that I could not have sugar..... nobody cared. nobody pushed food, nothing bad happened when I didn't eat all that sugar, and I feel FANTASTIC!!! ![]() So much of these struggles are in our own heads and when you announce to those around you that you are going to be following something specific, I feel like it really helps me stay on track. Of course I don't expect perfection any more as that gets me no where fast. I DID have a wonderful NO SUGAR DAY!!! ![]() Done for the day and ready to roll tomorrow!! ![]()
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That's really amazing, Deb!! It is so hard to watch others eat sweets and you abstain but we have to remember how good you feel when you don't bend and come out on top!!
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Thank you Shari! you are right! that feeling of satisfaction when you stick to your word TO YOURSELF is very powerful.
I could easily eat something I should not and nobody but ME would know. However, I would be letting myself down and would only hurt ME. This is something I struggle with each day, but the decision is so much easier these last few days. I know I can't do much for my friend but support her and help her with what she needs, but in my mind, I am helping us both. If I can avoid Cancer I should. For my family. Like you said, we have the information, why not use it? ![]()
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Deb-good job at the dinner!! You're right! Ultimately it's only ourselves who suffer when we don't stick to our promises.
![]() Shari-you sound good and committed!! ![]() I'm doing well, sticking to very low calories...slowly relosing my thyroid gain...making some actual progress ![]()
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Amazingly I am down 7 pounds this week!! WHAT?? I had given up hope of losing very quickly so this is a great surprise!! It was well worth staying off sugar this week!!
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