irvinehomeowner
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If that's true... my poo must REALLY stink.qwerty said:
30 Day Fitness Challenge
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I'm sure I'll regret asking this since any serious questions are only met with jokes or 1/3 truth while the rest of us bare our souls here about our own challenges & shortcomings, but I'll make one last effort...
Are you finally being real this time?
Thank you, CZ.
Still no test results in. I'm anxiously waiting. Should be literally any minute now. I keep checking! Meanwhile, I've knocked my diet down to 1,200 - 1,400 calories the last few days and still gaining. :
(I was reading online some people with this condition eat only 800 per day - a total starvation diet and their doctor says they are "eating too much". It's very misunderstood.) I'm so puffy. My lips are swollen off my face. Can no longer feel the edges when I purse them. I really feel it everywhere, my cheeks, my fingers. I feel like a frickin' Campbell's Soup Kid. I believe I probably have a good 7-10 lbs. of fluid retention on me that will hopefully come off when I get back on my medication. I've never been more excited to see my doctor. Just 1 more day!... but only if the results show up on time. Hopefully tomorrow will be my new Day #1 of making baby steps in the right direction so I can at least see you by the end of the year.
You are right! We must not let the troll take over this thread. Let's keep it productive!
Hey, btw, troll. I mean you -- Iho. If you are keeping track / doing your part and not losing, please consider getting your thyroid checked or check online to see if you have any of the other symptoms. It affects women 4x as often as men but just because it's less frequently seen in men doesn't mean it does not happen. It can happen to men, even babies and children. I hope my post can help somebody who might be struggling to keep it under control and wonder why. It is serious business.
I'm not sure most doctors know how to interpret numbers anyway. And really, when a given measure has a "normal" range of .5 - 5.0 something tells me .5 is very different than 5.0 not to mention the fact the medical community is actually considering revising the range to .3 to 3.0.
My problem is really simple. Lunch today for example. A wahoo's bowl. Brown rice, black beans, blackened fish. Healthy right? Nope. As far as choices go, at least brown rice and beans but it's still a hefty 880 calories plus I had my share of chips. Easily a 1000+ cal lunch. I used to do better with having a wahoo salad but have fallen on bad times of eating out and doing the healthier option of a not too healthy choice, i.e. burrito bowl at Chipotle, and bad habit of chips...
I can't imagine getting out of bed if I had a 800 calorie diet.
I'm going to have to get in the habit of packing lunch again. I miss Pain du Monde down at Triangle Square, they had the best sauted hot chicken Caesar salad.
Each lab also has their equipment calibrated a bit differently is what my doctor told me. So, there's no exact, universal scale according to her (she's not an endo, not sure I agree with her.) Sometimes the numbers will be obvious like I've seen my TSH level at 15.0 - nowhere close to a normal range no matter which scale is chosen - while on medication, needing a dosage adjustment. A good doctor will treat the patient and their symptoms rather than going off the numbers alone. They will do an exam to feel for swelling or nodules in the gland, possibly do an ultrasound, check weight, etc. I had one bad endo who wanted to doctor only over the phone, looking at the lab sheet and that's it. I gave him the boot.
Hey, NSR, consider ordering a kid's bowl. They are a GREAT option!! When it's rice with beans, etc. it is SO filling, but you're cutting the calories in half easily! I do this everywhere I go - Flame Broiler, El Pollo Locco... I have trouble finishing all of it. Even my husband orders the kid bowls lately and agrees it is more than enough food. (Sometimes I think the kid's portions are a lot closer to what adult portions used to be years ago.) If you're at a drive-thru, they will never know whether you have a kid in the back or not. I've been worried about trying to order one in person without a kid present. I don't know if each place will allow it. But I figure I'd be honest and see what happens. Worst case - buy the regular bowl and save half for the next day. Easy enough if there's an ice box in the office.
socal78
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irvinehomeowner said:
I'm sure I'll regret asking this since any serious questions are only met with jokes or 1/3 truth while the rest of us bare our souls here about our own challenges & shortcomings, but I'll make one last effort...
Are you finally being real this time?
irvinehomeowner
Well-known member
Truth is overrated.
You can't handle the truth.
Everyone loves a good mystery.
If a magician told you how he does it... it would no longer be magic.
You can't handle the truth.
Everyone loves a good mystery.
If a magician told you how he does it... it would no longer be magic.
nosuchreality
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Anybody use the fitness DVDs you see advertised?
P90X or similar. Obviously, there's an entire chain of the DVDs and realize, pretty much ANY program that one would commit to to do an hour of daily sweat would make a huge improvement, but how are they for preventing boredom, etc. Obviously, I'm looking for the Pre-P90, where the P90 is the predecessor to there P90X so, pre-pre-P90X
I suppose I could just bootstrap my backside out of bed at 5:30 for the 5:45AM spinning class, but... 5:30....
P90X or similar. Obviously, there's an entire chain of the DVDs and realize, pretty much ANY program that one would commit to to do an hour of daily sweat would make a huge improvement, but how are they for preventing boredom, etc. Obviously, I'm looking for the Pre-P90, where the P90 is the predecessor to there P90X so, pre-pre-P90X
I suppose I could just bootstrap my backside out of bed at 5:30 for the 5:45AM spinning class, but... 5:30....
homer_simpson
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I've used the P90X in the pasts and finished Insanity not too long ago. With the P90x I bulked a little and with the Insanity program it really toned me up with all the Cardio you do.
The program will work the best if you follow the diet to the T. Macro ratios for Fat loss for P90x is 50-30-20 (P-C-F) and 40-40-20 for Insanity.
The programs do get boring after a few times you play/use it, that's why I prefer to go to the local high school track to HIIT instead.
The program will work the best if you follow the diet to the T. Macro ratios for Fat loss for P90x is 50-30-20 (P-C-F) and 40-40-20 for Insanity.
The programs do get boring after a few times you play/use it, that's why I prefer to go to the local high school track to HIIT instead.
25inirvine
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I have done Body Beast recently and Insanity years ago. Like Homer says, they do get boring but at least they switch it up about a month in. Then after about a week or two of the second month I got sick of them. Probably because the workouts get much longer.
I didn't ever fully commit to Insanity, just did it about 3 times a week (or sometimes just twice if I played basketball that week) and then did weights the other days cause I didn't want to completely lose all size and/or muscle but still saw great results. Mixing it up probably kept me from getting too bored from it.
Good thing about Insanity is that even if you are short on time, the warmup alone is a decent workout relative to other things you could do in 10-15 minutes.
I never really fully committed to the diet side so I am sure my results could of been better. I am actually trying to slowly get my cardio back up so that I can give Insanity another go. It kicks your butt and if you aren't somewhat in shape to start then you may get really discouraged.
I didn't ever fully commit to Insanity, just did it about 3 times a week (or sometimes just twice if I played basketball that week) and then did weights the other days cause I didn't want to completely lose all size and/or muscle but still saw great results. Mixing it up probably kept me from getting too bored from it.
Good thing about Insanity is that even if you are short on time, the warmup alone is a decent workout relative to other things you could do in 10-15 minutes.
I never really fully committed to the diet side so I am sure my results could of been better. I am actually trying to slowly get my cardio back up so that I can give Insanity another go. It kicks your butt and if you aren't somewhat in shape to start then you may get really discouraged.
homer_simpson
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The warm up for Insanity is a work out of it's own. :'(
irvinehomeowner
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cubiczirconia
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Last weekend, we did the Crystal Cove 5.5 Red Route. I would love to do the Blue one day, but with children, it's not possible now. This has to do. The directions tell you to start with BFI and finish the loop, but the lady at the ranger's office told us to finish the loop in the opposite way, end with BFI. She was right! The climb wasn't that bad, and there were great views of the beach walking down hill.
Highly recommended!
Weight: No change!
Highly recommended!
Weight: No change!
socal78
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CZ, good job. Saw your FacePlace pics. You're looking healthy & happy. Keep up the great work!
I hope this will be my last sad weekly update. I got my blood drawn yesterday. 4 more days until I get the results. I have an appointment to see my doctor next week and discuss the results plus my ever-worsening symptoms along with my Diet & Exercise Journal showing what I've been up to.
- I am now down to eating only 1,400 - 1,650 calories per day but still gaining weight steadily.
Another pound up this last week. Obviously this is not normal. Even a comatose person would have a higher metabolic rate & would be churning and burning at this rate, losing weight.
- I am displaying all the classic symptoms of underactive thyroid (very cold, blood pressure is decreasing, swelling in a lot of places, foggy mind / memory loss, inability to lose weight, lack of sweating, muscle & joint aches, sadness, drowsiness, etc). Some of the symptoms are getting kind of severe. I'm typing this post wearing a dress under a super thick winter sweater, fluffy socks, a thick Sherpa blanket, and I'm still cold. It's 76 degrees. Plus some new ones I've never had (my eyelids are swollen, my lips are swollen, and some other symptoms not fit for posting here). For those who don't know, the thyroid gland is like your body's thermostat or engine. It regulates everything. Not the least of which is weight. Actually, some people even abuse the medication to lose weight! I once took too much as prescribed and had all the opposite symptoms... I was up at 3 a.m. vacuuming, insomnia, heart racing at all hours, and I lost 20 lbs. without trying.
- To recap, as I've said before, I do have Hashimoto's disease. This is the first time I have ever (in 20 yrs.) stopped taking medication for it. I actually thought I would be fine! I did so with my doctor's permission on Feb. 19. I am surprised how quickly & how bad things have gotten in just the last 6 weeks. And yeah, totally disappointed to see I get no credit for all my hard work on this uphill climb! So much for all of that counting and everything!
Unfortunately: This means doing the challenge is going to be pointless for me until 6 weeks after I resume my normal routine because it takes that long for the medication to take full effect, assuming the bloodwork comes back showing what I think it will show and I get back on it. (If it comes back normal, I will be shocked. I do ask myself what if it does come back normal? Oh, no. Then I have got to figure out what is going on.) I'm looking at mid-June before I will be healthy enough to get things fully underway. So much wasted time! ARGH! But...
Fortunately: I have to thank Homer for starting the challenge when he did!!! It came in the nick of time for me! You guys have motivated me to really focus on staying as healthy as possible this entire time!! If it was not for you guys and this place, the few pounds I've gained would have undoubtedly been a lot more and I would be so much more uncomfortable than I am right now. Which is kind of scary because right now, honestly, I am suffering. ??? I am so glad we started this when we did. Thanks to you guys, I have documented everything! Again, it couldn't have come at a more important time for me. So, thank you, everybody for keeping it going!
Now, I'm just counting the days until I can turn this thing around. My appointment is Wednesday. Then -- despite the major setback, I keep going...! I will get there. Maybe just a little slower than the rest of you!
I hope this will be my last sad weekly update. I got my blood drawn yesterday. 4 more days until I get the results. I have an appointment to see my doctor next week and discuss the results plus my ever-worsening symptoms along with my Diet & Exercise Journal showing what I've been up to.
- I am now down to eating only 1,400 - 1,650 calories per day but still gaining weight steadily.
Another pound up this last week. Obviously this is not normal. Even a comatose person would have a higher metabolic rate & would be churning and burning at this rate, losing weight. - I am displaying all the classic symptoms of underactive thyroid (very cold, blood pressure is decreasing, swelling in a lot of places, foggy mind / memory loss, inability to lose weight, lack of sweating, muscle & joint aches, sadness, drowsiness, etc). Some of the symptoms are getting kind of severe. I'm typing this post wearing a dress under a super thick winter sweater, fluffy socks, a thick Sherpa blanket, and I'm still cold. It's 76 degrees. Plus some new ones I've never had (my eyelids are swollen, my lips are swollen, and some other symptoms not fit for posting here). For those who don't know, the thyroid gland is like your body's thermostat or engine. It regulates everything. Not the least of which is weight. Actually, some people even abuse the medication to lose weight! I once took too much as prescribed and had all the opposite symptoms... I was up at 3 a.m. vacuuming, insomnia, heart racing at all hours, and I lost 20 lbs. without trying.
- To recap, as I've said before, I do have Hashimoto's disease. This is the first time I have ever (in 20 yrs.) stopped taking medication for it. I actually thought I would be fine! I did so with my doctor's permission on Feb. 19. I am surprised how quickly & how bad things have gotten in just the last 6 weeks. And yeah, totally disappointed to see I get no credit for all my hard work on this uphill climb! So much for all of that counting and everything!
Unfortunately: This means doing the challenge is going to be pointless for me until 6 weeks after I resume my normal routine because it takes that long for the medication to take full effect, assuming the bloodwork comes back showing what I think it will show and I get back on it. (If it comes back normal, I will be shocked. I do ask myself what if it does come back normal? Oh, no. Then I have got to figure out what is going on.) I'm looking at mid-June before I will be healthy enough to get things fully underway. So much wasted time! ARGH! But...
Fortunately: I have to thank Homer for starting the challenge when he did!!! It came in the nick of time for me! You guys have motivated me to really focus on staying as healthy as possible this entire time!! If it was not for you guys and this place, the few pounds I've gained would have undoubtedly been a lot more and I would be so much more uncomfortable than I am right now. Which is kind of scary because right now, honestly, I am suffering. ??? I am so glad we started this when we did. Thanks to you guys, I have documented everything! Again, it couldn't have come at a more important time for me. So, thank you, everybody for keeping it going!
Now, I'm just counting the days until I can turn this thing around. My appointment is Wednesday. Then -- despite the major setback, I keep going...! I will get there. Maybe just a little slower than the rest of you!
socal78
Well-known member
Week 5 update for Mr. SoCal: Down 10 lbs. now!
He was extremely reluctant to admit this to me when I asked. He didn't want to rub it in while I look and feel my worst. But I managed to get it out of him. I am...uh... happy for him. I've had my concerns that our tables have turned and maybe I've created a monster. He was hesitant to start dieting at first. But now he doesn't want to take a day off... like... ever. I think he's even more into it than I am at this point. I said at this rate he's going to become too hot and not want me anymore. But he's nice and says I have nothing at all to worry about. (What else is he going to say, if he knows what's good for him, right??!
)
He was extremely reluctant to admit this to me when I asked. He didn't want to rub it in while I look and feel my worst. But I managed to get it out of him. I am...uh... happy for him. I've had my concerns that our tables have turned and maybe I've created a monster. He was hesitant to start dieting at first. But now he doesn't want to take a day off... like... ever. I think he's even more into it than I am at this point. I said at this rate he's going to become too hot and not want me anymore. But he's nice and says I have nothing at all to worry about. (What else is he going to say, if he knows what's good for him, right??!
)
homer_simpson
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SoCal-
cubiczirconia
New member
Get better soon SoCal- otherwise IHO will take over this thread!!
Hope everything goes well tomorrow.
Hope everything goes well tomorrow.
socal78
Well-known member
Cubic Zirconia said:
Thank you, CZ.
Still no test results in. I'm anxiously waiting. Should be literally any minute now. I keep checking! Meanwhile, I've knocked my diet down to 1,200 - 1,400 calories the last few days and still gaining. :
(I was reading online some people with this condition eat only 800 per day - a total starvation diet and their doctor says they are "eating too much". It's very misunderstood.) I'm so puffy. My lips are swollen off my face. Can no longer feel the edges when I purse them. I really feel it everywhere, my cheeks, my fingers. I feel like a frickin' Campbell's Soup Kid. I believe I probably have a good 7-10 lbs. of fluid retention on me that will hopefully come off when I get back on my medication. I've never been more excited to see my doctor. Just 1 more day!... but only if the results show up on time. Hopefully tomorrow will be my new Day #1 of making baby steps in the right direction so I can at least see you by the end of the year. You are right! We must not let the troll take over this thread. Let's keep it productive!
Hey, btw, troll. I mean you -- Iho. If you are keeping track / doing your part and not losing, please consider getting your thyroid checked or check online to see if you have any of the other symptoms. It affects women 4x as often as men but just because it's less frequently seen in men doesn't mean it does not happen. It can happen to men, even babies and children. I hope my post can help somebody who might be struggling to keep it under control and wonder why. It is serious business.
irvinehomeowner
Well-known member
Recent blood tests indicate I'm fine... cholesterol okay (surprisingly), blood sugar okay... normal functions all around.
I'm just fat... been working Veggie Grill and Native Foods into my rotation... but why are vegetables so expensive?
I'm just fat... been working Veggie Grill and Native Foods into my rotation... but why are vegetables so expensive?
irvinehomeowner
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I don't have a copy but they did do a full panel... felt like I was attacked by vampires they took so much blood.
Next time I see my doc, I'll ask him about those T things.
Next time I see my doc, I'll ask him about those T things.
nosuchreality
Well-known member
SoCal said:
I'm not sure most doctors know how to interpret numbers anyway. And really, when a given measure has a "normal" range of .5 - 5.0 something tells me .5 is very different than 5.0 not to mention the fact the medical community is actually considering revising the range to .3 to 3.0.
My problem is really simple. Lunch today for example. A wahoo's bowl. Brown rice, black beans, blackened fish. Healthy right? Nope. As far as choices go, at least brown rice and beans but it's still a hefty 880 calories plus I had my share of chips. Easily a 1000+ cal lunch. I used to do better with having a wahoo salad but have fallen on bad times of eating out and doing the healthier option of a not too healthy choice, i.e. burrito bowl at Chipotle, and bad habit of chips...
I can't imagine getting out of bed if I had a 800 calorie diet.
I'm going to have to get in the habit of packing lunch again. I miss Pain du Monde down at Triangle Square, they had the best sauted hot chicken Caesar salad.
socal78
Well-known member
nosuchreality said:
Each lab also has their equipment calibrated a bit differently is what my doctor told me. So, there's no exact, universal scale according to her (she's not an endo, not sure I agree with her.) Sometimes the numbers will be obvious like I've seen my TSH level at 15.0 - nowhere close to a normal range no matter which scale is chosen - while on medication, needing a dosage adjustment. A good doctor will treat the patient and their symptoms rather than going off the numbers alone. They will do an exam to feel for swelling or nodules in the gland, possibly do an ultrasound, check weight, etc. I had one bad endo who wanted to doctor only over the phone, looking at the lab sheet and that's it. I gave him the boot.
nosuchreality said:
Hey, NSR, consider ordering a kid's bowl. They are a GREAT option!! When it's rice with beans, etc. it is SO filling, but you're cutting the calories in half easily! I do this everywhere I go - Flame Broiler, El Pollo Locco... I have trouble finishing all of it. Even my husband orders the kid bowls lately and agrees it is more than enough food. (Sometimes I think the kid's portions are a lot closer to what adult portions used to be years ago.) If you're at a drive-thru, they will never know whether you have a kid in the back or not. I've been worried about trying to order one in person without a kid present. I don't know if each place will allow it. But I figure I'd be honest and see what happens. Worst case - buy the regular bowl and save half for the next day. Easy enough if there's an ice box in the office.