Re: Atkins/other things that agrrevate GD

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In a message dated 5/2/01 5:23:24 AM Central Daylight Time,

cameo@... writes:

> Subj: Re: Quit smoking/other things that agrrevate GD

> Date: 5/2/01 5:23:24 AM Central Daylight Time

> From: cameo@... (Eunice Chao s)

> Reply-to: graves_support

> To: graves_support

>

>

>

>

> That's interesting.

>

> I had put on 20 lbs before I found I had GD. Before I knew I had GD I

> tried the infamous Atkins diet. I lost some weight but found that my

> symptoms (heat intolerance, heavy sweating, shakiness, raving hunger, etc)

> were very much aggravated.

>

> Does anyone find the same thing? Could there be some correlation?

>

>

Did you gain the weight on the Atkins diet? I was thinking of doing it. I

gained 25 with Graves and feel like a hog..thanks Kim

[Guest guest]

I gained weight before being diagnosed, and after--I was always starving

before, and as I stabilized, my metabolism slowed. I lost about 18 lbs. on

Atkins, over a grueling 8-10 months, a few years back (while on ATD's). The

problem with it is that it's nearly impossible to sustain as it eliminates

such things as fresh fruit which I love, and adds artificial sugars which I

hate; and the other problem is that as soon as I went off it, I started

gaining and haven't stopped. My husband had the same experience, and is now

more overweight than he was before starting it as well.

As a chef, cooking teacher, restaurant reviewer, overeating is a constant

problem. Plus, I simply love good food! But a this point, going through

" menostop " and going along with my endo's attempt to get my TSH to rise a

bit by taking a tiny bit more Tap than I'd like to, I have recently gained

another 5 lbs. and it's all, every bit of it, around my middle.

I've been eating carefully as possible, eating much less than I used to. By

doing that vigilantly, I can keep from adding more pounds daily--but a one

meal lapse ticks off another pound gained, and a week of vigilance doesn't

take it away.

Talk about frustration!

Terry

> From: musicgirl1993@...

> Reply-To: graves_support

> Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 09:29:03 EDT

> To: graves_support

> Subject: Re: Atkins/other things that agrrevate GD

>

> In a message dated 5/2/01 5:23:24 AM Central Daylight Time,

> cameo@... writes:

>

>

>> Subj: Re: Quit smoking/other things that agrrevate GD

>> Date: 5/2/01 5:23:24 AM Central Daylight Time

>> From: cameo@... (Eunice Chao s)

>> Reply-to: graves_support

>> To: graves_support

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> That's interesting.

>>

>> I had put on 20 lbs before I found I had GD. Before I knew I had GD I

>> tried the infamous Atkins diet. I lost some weight but found that my

>> symptoms (heat intolerance, heavy sweating, shakiness, raving hunger, etc)

>> were very much aggravated.

>>

>> Does anyone find the same thing? Could there be some correlation?

>>

>>

>

> Did you gain the weight on the Atkins diet? I was thinking of doing it. I

> gained 25 with Graves and feel like a hog..thanks Kim

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have struggled my whole life with body image and weight...usually had 20 -

30 lbs to lose and did every diet known to man...did metabolife or a while a

few years ago...now that I think about it..felt fairly similar to hyper

symptoms...anyway, I cannot stop gaining...I am trying not to be depressed

about it, but the thing is...I am not even eating very much..not really

hungry. I have been decreasing Tap steadily since Jan. and every time I have

blood drawn, I am hypo....I can tell I am lethargic and my hair is falling

out more than usual...do I need to wait the whole 5-6 weeks at each lower

level of tap, or is it ok to get levels checked more often than prescribed

so as to be able to decrease more and sooner? TSH is finally moving in the

right direction, but I cannot stand to be this big...feeling like doing

something drastic..like insisting on Meridia or something..anyone had luck

with that?? thanks for letting me vent,

Ruthie

Re: Atkins/other things that agrrevate GD

> >

> > In a message dated 5/2/01 5:23:24 AM Central Daylight Time,

> > cameo@... writes:

> >

> >

> >> Subj: Re: Quit smoking/other things that agrrevate GD

> >> Date: 5/2/01 5:23:24 AM Central Daylight Time

> >> From: cameo@... (Eunice Chao s)

> >> Reply-to: graves_support

> >> To: graves_support

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> That's interesting.

> >>

> >> I had put on 20 lbs before I found I had GD. Before I knew I had GD I

> >> tried the infamous Atkins diet. I lost some weight but found that my

> >> symptoms (heat intolerance, heavy sweating, shakiness, raving hunger,

etc)

> >> were very much aggravated.

> >>

> >> Does anyone find the same thing? Could there be some correlation?

> >>

> >>

> >

> > Did you gain the weight on the Atkins diet? I was thinking of doing it.

I

> > gained 25 with Graves and feel like a hog..thanks Kim

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I only did it for about a week. I lost some weight but was feeling pretty bad

(heavy sweat, extreme heat intolerance, shakiness, fast heart rate, etc.) so I

stopped. I, too, put on 20 lbs or more because of Graves. If you have any tips

please let me know. I'm too tired and weak to go to the gym.

Eunice

Re: Atkins/other things that agrrevate GD

In a message dated 5/2/01 5:23:24 AM Central Daylight Time,

cameo@... writes:

> Subj: Re: Quit smoking/other things that agrrevate GD

> Date: 5/2/01 5:23:24 AM Central Daylight Time

> From: cameo@... (Eunice Chao s)

> Reply-to: graves_support

> To: graves_support

>

>

>

>

> That's interesting.

>

> I had put on 20 lbs before I found I had GD. Before I knew I had GD I

> tried the infamous Atkins diet. I lost some weight but found that my

> symptoms (heat intolerance, heavy sweating, shakiness, raving hunger, etc)

> were very much aggravated.

>

> Does anyone find the same thing? Could there be some correlation?

>

>

Did you gain the weight on the Atkins diet? I was thinking of doing it. I

gained 25 with Graves and feel like a hog..thanks Kim

[Guest guest]

I have the same experience of gaining weight all through my middle! I could

pass for being 5 months pregnant! What to do?

Eunice

Re: Atkins/other things that agrrevate GD

>

> In a message dated 5/2/01 5:23:24 AM Central Daylight Time,

> cameo@... writes:

>

>

>> Subj: Re: Quit smoking/other things that agrrevate GD

>> Date: 5/2/01 5:23:24 AM Central Daylight Time

>> From: cameo@... (Eunice Chao s)

>> Reply-to: graves_support

>> To: graves_support

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> That's interesting.

>>

>> I had put on 20 lbs before I found I had GD. Before I knew I had GD I

>> tried the infamous Atkins diet. I lost some weight but found that my

>> symptoms (heat intolerance, heavy sweating, shakiness, raving hunger, etc)

>> were very much aggravated.

>>

>> Does anyone find the same thing? Could there be some correlation?

>>

>>

>

> Did you gain the weight on the Atkins diet? I was thinking of doing it. I

> gained 25 with Graves and feel like a hog..thanks Kim

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Terry (and anyone else like me wanting to lose weight and having

a tough time),

You probably know some of this being an Atkins way person.

I have been going to a hypnosis session twice a week to change

my eating behavior and attitude. Interestingly enough THEY support

low carbs too! Here a few items (no particular order) even if you don't

stick to Atkins:

1- eat protein FIRST in all your meals. protein speeds up your

metabolism. now how we are affected on ATDs I can say from

my OWN frustrating experience of trying to lose the 8 pounds

I gained in 6 week, I THINK we're still sloooower, but the protein

first helps.

2- never eat from your appetite; eat from your hunger --- don't listen

to your head ( " It's noon and time to eat; Everyone else is going

to lunch, etc) Only eat when you are hungry.

3- drink 8 to 10 eight ounce glasses of water per day

4- eat at least 10 to 20 grams of fiber a day; an easy way to do this

is with Flaxseed and Flax meal or things like lentil soup

5- if you choose things like lentil soups for fiber, because they

are also high in carbs, try eating them in the morning (actually

I have grown to like soup on occasion in the morning); carbs

in the morning do not stay with you

6- do not eat carbs 2 to 3 hours before you retire -- for SURE

they will turn to fat

7 - chew your food thoroughly and make eating the ONLY thing

when you do

8 - eat no more than every 6 to 8 hours; eating smaller meals

more often is much harder on your organs like the pancreas, liver

and I can't remember what else

9- double your exercise routine if you can;split it up to twice a day

10 - it's not just carbs, it is the glycemic index of foods so check out

this factor in the foods you eat

It is taking me a looonger time but so far in 3 weeks I have lost

3 pounds. I JUST this week started exercising 2 times a day; morning

and early afternoon. I have the luxury of working very part time.

That's about all I can remember off the top of my head. I hope

it is helpful as a reminder or new information. If I think of other tips

I'll email again.

[Guest guest]

Best thing I did for myself was to go ahead and have RAI and get on

synthroid. I feel the best I have in 3 years of taking Tapazole and

being hyper. I am 4 months out from RAI and have been able to lose 13

pounds(carb addicts diet). I do have a great endo who listens to how I

FEEL and does not just look at numbers. I know this will be an unpopular

post for many but it is how I feel. Can't say how I will be 3 years from

now but at least it is better than the hyper, Tapazole roller coaster I

was on...of gaining weight, being hyper, then hypo and haveing my

emotions all over the place. I am not suggesting this it the best for

you Ruthie, but just sharing my personal experiences.

Karol

Ruthie Schaffer wrote:

>

> I have struggled my whole life with body image and weight...usually had 20 -

> 30 lbs to lose and did every diet known to man...did metabolife or a while a

> few years ago...now that I think about it..felt fairly similar to hyper

> symptoms...anyway, I cannot stop gaining...I am trying not to be depressed

> about it, but the thing is...I am not even eating very much..not really

> hungry. I have been decreasing Tap steadily since Jan. and every time I have

> blood drawn, I am hypo....I can tell I am lethargic and my hair is falling

> out more than usual...do I need to wait the whole 5-6 weeks at each lower

> level of tap, or is it ok to get levels checked more often than prescribed

> so as to be able to decrease more and sooner? TSH is finally moving in the

> right direction, but I cannot stand to be this big...feeling like doing

> something drastic..like insisting on Meridia or something..anyone had luck

> with that?? thanks for letting me vent,

> Ruthie

[Guest guest]

Me too! Until this year and going hypo on ATDs, I have always had a

flattish stomach - extra weight tended to go on all over rather than in one

spot. Now, however, when I feel bloated my STOMACH is enormous - the

pregnancy look is there through the day anyway, but in the early evening my

stomach does grow! Never had such a parcel of localised fat on me before!

I've even aquired a few stretch marks from the rapid weight gain - (I find

it a bit sad that I've got stretch marks and no kids!)

Thinking about " sugar busters " approach, anyone tried this diet ?

DAWN ROSE

>

>Reply-To: graves_support

>To: <graves_support >

>Subject: Re: Atkins/other things that agrrevate GD

>Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 16:52:31 -0500

>

>I have the same experience of gaining weight all through my middle! I

>could pass for being 5 months pregnant! What to do?

>

>Eunice

>

> Re: Atkins/other things that agrrevate GD

> >

> > In a message dated 5/2/01 5:23:24 AM Central Daylight Time,

> > cameo@... writes:

> >

> >

> >> Subj: Re: Quit smoking/other things that agrrevate

>GD

> >> Date: 5/2/01 5:23:24 AM Central Daylight Time

> >> From: cameo@... (Eunice Chao s)

> >> Reply-to: graves_support

> >> To: graves_support

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> That's interesting.

> >>

> >> I had put on 20 lbs before I found I had GD. Before I knew I had GD

>I

> >> tried the infamous Atkins diet. I lost some weight but found that my

> >> symptoms (heat intolerance, heavy sweating, shakiness, raving hunger,

>etc)

> >> were very much aggravated.

> >>

> >> Does anyone find the same thing? Could there be some correlation?

> >>

> >>

> >

> > Did you gain the weight on the Atkins diet? I was thinking of doing

>it. I

> > gained 25 with Graves and feel like a hog..thanks Kim

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Karol,

I don't think anyone on here will think badly about your post or your

choice!!! It was YOUR choice, and you had time to research and even

tried the ATD's...they didn't work for you. I truly hope your success

to date with RAI continues for a very long time. It sure does help

when you also have a good endo! Don't ever be afraid to talk about

your decision and why you made it. I had RAI in '96 also...but I did

it on a drs. word, not because I was given the time to research or try

something else out...I was lied to...I also for 4 years didn't have

good follow up care (I have a wonderful endo now!) So ended up hypo

and feeling horrid. Hang in here with us, you have just as much to

contribute as anyone else does. Afterall, you took the time to find

out before you made your choice!

Take care,

Jody

-- In graves_support@y..., Karol Gray <kgray@i...> wrote:

> Best thing I did for myself was to go ahead and have RAI and get on

> synthroid. I feel the best I have in 3 years of taking Tapazole and

> being hyper. I am 4 months out from RAI and have been able to lose

13

> pounds(carb addicts diet). I do have a great endo who listens to how

I

> FEEL and does not just look at numbers. I know this will be an

unpopular

> post for many but it is how I feel. Can't say how I will be 3 years

from

> now but at least it is better than the hyper, Tapazole roller

coaster I

> was on...of gaining weight, being hyper, then hypo and haveing my

> emotions all over the place. I am not suggesting this it the best

for

> you Ruthie, but just sharing my personal experiences.

>

> Karol

>

> Ruthie Schaffer wrote:

> >

> > I have struggled my whole life with body image and

weight...usually had 20 -

> > 30 lbs to lose and did every diet known to man...did metabolife or

a while a

> > few years ago...now that I think about it..felt fairly similar to

hyper

> > symptoms...anyway, I cannot stop gaining...I am trying not to be

depressed

> > about it, but the thing is...I am not even eating very much..not

really

> > hungry. I have been decreasing Tap steadily since Jan. and every

time I have

> > blood drawn, I am hypo....I can tell I am lethargic and my hair is

falling

> > out more than usual...do I need to wait the whole 5-6 weeks at

each lower

> > level of tap, or is it ok to get levels checked more often than

prescribed

> > so as to be able to decrease more and sooner? TSH is finally

moving in the

> > right direction, but I cannot stand to be this big...feeling like

doing

> > something drastic..like insisting on Meridia or something..anyone

had luck

> > with that?? thanks for letting me vent,

> > Ruthie

[Guest guest]

Dear Karol,

Thanks so much for posting your post that you believe will be " unpopular " ; I

for one really need to hear about the progress of people who have had RAI.

I know there is a period of improvement for many people who have RAI, and

you don't often hear posts like yours; I wonder if that is because your

experience is rare, or if it's because " WE " on this board (and more

particualrly on another one where I've been longer!) are too scary about

RAI??? It is great to hear about your experience. I can quite see myself

making the same decision as you in four years time if the ATDs haven't

worked by then.

I get worried sometimes that the vehement support we all give here to ATDs

and against RAI will actually silence some people about their positive

experiences with RAI. I've said it before, but the possibility that we end

up being " self-censoring " in a place where we have all flocked precisely

because we feel utterly censored by conventional medicine, to me, seems a

bit of a tragedy.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

DAWN ROSE

>

>Reply-To: graves_support

>To: graves_support

>Subject: Re: Atkins/other things that agrrevate GD

>Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 18:41:32 -0500

>

>Best thing I did for myself was to go ahead and have RAI and get on

>synthroid. I feel the best I have in 3 years of taking Tapazole and

>being hyper. I am 4 months out from RAI and have been able to lose 13

>pounds(carb addicts diet). I do have a great endo who listens to how I

>FEEL and does not just look at numbers. I know this will be an unpopular

>post for many but it is how I feel. Can't say how I will be 3 years from

>now but at least it is better than the hyper, Tapazole roller coaster I

>was on...of gaining weight, being hyper, then hypo and haveing my

>emotions all over the place. I am not suggesting this it the best for

>you Ruthie, but just sharing my personal experiences.

>

>Karol

>

>Ruthie Schaffer wrote:

> >

> > I have struggled my whole life with body image and weight...usually had

>20 -

> > 30 lbs to lose and did every diet known to man...did metabolife or a

>while a

> > few years ago...now that I think about it..felt fairly similar to hyper

> > symptoms...anyway, I cannot stop gaining...I am trying not to be

>depressed

> > about it, but the thing is...I am not even eating very much..not really

> > hungry. I have been decreasing Tap steadily since Jan. and every time I

>have

> > blood drawn, I am hypo....I can tell I am lethargic and my hair is

>falling

> > out more than usual...do I need to wait the whole 5-6 weeks at each

>lower

> > level of tap, or is it ok to get levels checked more often than

>prescribed

> > so as to be able to decrease more and sooner? TSH is finally moving in

>the

> > right direction, but I cannot stand to be this big...feeling like doing

> > something drastic..like insisting on Meridia or something..anyone had

>luck

> > with that?? thanks for letting me vent,

> > Ruthie

>

>-------------------------------------

>The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not

>intended to replace expert medical care.

>Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments.

>----------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

Terry,

I am sorta like you, for a short time during my hyper period I lost 17 lbs.

in less than a week. Then the weight started coming on and hasn't quit. It

is such a struggle. And like you Terry, I have to watch everything I eat, I

am so tired of this. It is like a life time diet, just one meal of not

watching bingo I gain. And I am not talking piggy out, I am talking eat a

steak, with baked potatoe and salad. Or those once in a life time

hamburgers or hotdogs. We like to camp and my kids like to roast hotdogs,

one hotdog and I swell up from water retention.

In Nov. I started a diet lost 20 lbs. it was so nice, since Jan. I've gained

almost all of it back and it is depressing. If I didn't try hard it would

be different. I read Opray and Bob Greene's book, but put it down when

these people talked about all the food they ate. I don't eat that way, never

have. But all my life I've had to watch and really work at keeping weight

off. Now with this menopause stuff I know it will only get worse from what

I've read. I also have gotten this belly prego thing look and it is

embarrassing. We bought the kids a 10 lb. block at Easter of good milk

chocolate, something my husbands family always did for him. It has sat

there and hardly anyone has touched it, I've had a few pieces but not much

at all. I am so afraid of even touching anything like that.

I am starting an exercise program tomorrow, starting out slow stretching and

walking. Which I've done before but haven't stuck to it. When I don't lose

anything I get discouraged. One thing is for sure I am sick of this weight

and I need to start taking it off.

Debbie R.

[Guest guest]

Dieting is reported to be a trigger for Graves' disease. There have been

several studies on this.

[Guest guest]

>

> Dear Karol,

>

> Thanks so much for posting your post that you believe will

be " unpopular " ; I

> for one really need to hear about the progress of people who have

had RAI.

> I know there is a period of improvement for many people who have

RAI, and

> you don't often hear posts like yours; I wonder if that is because

your

> experience is rare, or if it's because " WE " on this board (and more

> particualrly on another one where I've been longer!) are too scary

about

> RAI??? It is great to hear about your experience. I can quite see

myself

> making the same decision as you in four years time if the ATDs

haven't

> worked by then.

>

> I get worried sometimes that the vehement support we all give here

to ATDs

> and against RAI will actually silence some people about their

positive

> experiences with RAI. I've said it before, but the possibility

that we end

> up being " self-censoring " in a place where we have all flocked

precisely

> because we feel utterly censored by conventional medicine, to me,

seems a

> bit of a tragedy.

>

> Thanks for sharing your experience.

>

> DAWN ROSE

>

Dear Karol,

I just want to second that!

[Guest guest]

Elaine...THAT is what caused my GD ... I have yo yo dieted all my life.

Actually I'm just teasing...want to blame it on something!

Good to see you are not buried under the 41 inches of snow we are hearing

you go in the last 36 hours....or, hopefully, that is away from you!

Take care,

Jody

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[Guest guest]

Debbie,

I wish you luck and hope that you'll " share " any tricks that help you as you

go. I already exercise, do t'ai chi every AM, walk a mile plus with the dog

daily on a very hilly route, and do PT exercises most nights for an hour as

well. I can't run at all, and how much more of the day can I spend on this

stuff?

I have a friend who swears all that she does is walk and it works. I'd like

to start swimming again, but the pool membership is so very expensive and

I'd be the only one using it so I haven't.

As for never over eating, I can't say I'm quite like that, I'm always hungry

and I'm in the food biz so always tasting. Probably the worst is the

restaurant reviews, have to go back to each place several times, and taste

lots of the menu, often things I might not have ordered.

Ah, well-The only thing that makes me wonder, is I have pictures of my

grandma when she was maybe my age and she was fat, but when she got older

yet, she slimmed down some. I figure a lot of this is menopause and maybe,

maybe when everything stabilizes I will start to lose once more.

The post from is also helpful to me, most stuff I knew but

sometimes we forget...

Terry

>

> Reply-To: graves_support

> Date: Fri, 04 May 2001 15:37:12 -0700

> To: <graves_support >

> Subject: Re: Atkins/other things that agrrevate GD

>

> I am starting an exercise program tomorrow, starting out slow stretching and

> walking.

[Guest guest]

,

thanks for the excellent reminders!

Terry

>

> Reply-To: graves_support

> Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 18:46:11 -0400

> To: graves_support

> Subject: Re: Atkins/other things that agrrevate GD

>

> Terry (and anyone else like me wanting to lose weight and having

> a tough time),

>

> You probably know some of this being an Atkins way person.

> I have been going to a hypnosis session twice a week to change

> my eating behavior and attitude. Interestingly enough THEY support

> low carbs too! Here a few items (no particular order) even if you don't

> stick to Atkins:

>

> 1- eat protein FIRST in all your meals. protein speeds up your

> metabolism. now how we are affected on ATDs I can say from

> my OWN frustrating experience of trying to lose the 8 pounds

> I gained in 6 week, I THINK we're still sloooower, but the protein

> first helps.

> 2- never eat from your appetite; eat from your hunger --- don't listen

> to your head ( " It's noon and time to eat; Everyone else is going

> to lunch, etc) Only eat when you are hungry.

> 3- drink 8 to 10 eight ounce glasses of water per day

> 4- eat at least 10 to 20 grams of fiber a day; an easy way to do this

> is with Flaxseed and Flax meal or things like lentil soup

> 5- if you choose things like lentil soups for fiber, because they

> are also high in carbs, try eating them in the morning (actually

> I have grown to like soup on occasion in the morning); carbs

> in the morning do not stay with you

> 6- do not eat carbs 2 to 3 hours before you retire -- for SURE

> they will turn to fat

> 7 - chew your food thoroughly and make eating the ONLY thing

> when you do

> 8 - eat no more than every 6 to 8 hours; eating smaller meals

> more often is much harder on your organs like the pancreas, liver

> and I can't remember what else

> 9- double your exercise routine if you can;split it up to twice a day

> 10 - it's not just carbs, it is the glycemic index of foods so check out

> this factor in the foods you eat

>

> It is taking me a looonger time but so far in 3 weeks I have lost

> 3 pounds. I JUST this week started exercising 2 times a day; morning

> and early afternoon. I have the luxury of working very part time.

>

> That's about all I can remember off the top of my head. I hope

> it is helpful as a reminder or new information. If I think of other tips

> I'll email again.

>

>

>

> -------------------------------------

> The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not

> intended to replace expert medical care.

> Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments.

> ----------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

What KIND of dieting Elaine? How long would a person have to

diet to trigger Graves?

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

In Werner & Ingbar's The Thyroid, 7th Edition, dieting is mentioned as one of

the triggers for Graves' disease. They don't really go into detail, but I've

talked to many people over the past few years who developed Graves' disease

after either dieting or using appetite suppressants.

[Guest guest]

Hi Debbie,

I'll pray for you too.

Most people (some reports say all) people with Graves' disease initially

experience a period of hypothyroidism, which may not even be noticed. Perhaps

the weight gain you mentioned was the beginning stages of GD.

[Guest guest]

ditto - i always thought I was overweight growing up, dieted in my teens,

gave up dieting in my twenties but the few years prior to GRaves' was toying

with macrobiotics... eating only rice, vegetables, seaweed foods and grains

for about six months a year or so prior to first feeling ill. My weight has

always fluctuated more than other peoples so I think you " diet " in an

informal way, putting the breaks on your eating before things get out of

hand.

If I " cheat " my body gains weight and resets it's " set point " to the new,

higher weight very easily.

This is ABSOLUTELY TRUE NOW that I am running at hypo.

But it was true most of my life too.

I kept between 10 stone and 11 stone for most of my life

Now I am 12 stone and 8 pounds... seem to be stuck here.

Okay, just checking in

DAwn Rose.

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>Reply-To: graves_support

>To: <graves_support >

>Subject: Re: Atkins/other things that agrrevate GD

>Date: Sat, 05 May 2001 20:29:29 -0700

>

>Elaine,

>

>So growing up and not being one of those persons who could eat what they

>want could be a factor. I was never overweight until after having my first

>child and then the GD.

>

>But growing up I did have to watch what I ate and I always exercised.

>Sometimes I wonder too if that causes the muscle aches because I don't

>exercise like I used too. And yes I did start today, the girls and I

>bought

>new exercise tight leggings and shirts for everyday. They are going to be

>my pushers, push my buns right out there and do it. So when you are

>praying

>for Jody and her quitting, pray for me and my exercising.

>

>Debbie

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Deb, I'll pray for your exercising too!...uhmmmm can you do mine for me too?

Please <g>

I do give you a lot of credit, right now my exercise is limited and sporadic

at best. If I can quit this smoking, then I know you can do this exercising

thing. Do you do tapes, dance, yoga or what kind?

Have a better tomorrow!

Jody

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Elaine,

Any word on when this month your book will ship?

Jody

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[Guest guest]

Elaine,

So growing up and not being one of those persons who could eat what they

want could be a factor. I was never overweight until after having my first

child and then the GD.

But growing up I did have to watch what I ate and I always exercised.

Sometimes I wonder too if that causes the muscle aches because I don't

exercise like I used too. And yes I did start today, the girls and I bought

new exercise tight leggings and shirts for everyday. They are going to be

my pushers, push my buns right out there and do it. So when you are praying

for Jody and her quitting, pray for me and my exercising.

Debbie

[Guest guest]

Hi Jody,

It's still back-ordered and may take until August but this isn't confirmed.

My guess, though, would be that it'll be no sooner than June. A true test of

my patience.

Congrats on your no-smoking success. You're doing a great job, and I'm sure

this is making quitting easier for your husband. Keep up the good work!

[Guest guest]

Jody, I joined ediets in Nov. Was doing really well. Then the weight kept

coming off and I gained most of it back. They have animated toning

exercises. The girl on the computer does them with you. Sounds weird but

it is fun. My husband laughs. I am starting out 20 minutes a day, not

going so bad.

And yes, I could use lots of prayers with this. I know it will take a while

to see results and I just need to hang in there. Thanks!

Debbie

>

> Reply-To: graves_support

> Date: Sat, 05 May 2001 23:17:05 -0400

> To: graves_support

> Subject: Re: Atkins/other things that agrrevate GD

>

> Deb, I'll pray for your exercising too!...uhmmmm can you do mine for me too?

> Please <g>

>

> I do give you a lot of credit, right now my exercise is limited and sporadic

> at best. If I can quit this smoking, then I know you can do this exercising

> thing. Do you do tapes, dance, yoga or what kind?

> Have a better tomorrow!

> Jody

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> intended to replace expert medical care.

> Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments.

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