weight gain

[Guest guest]

Just wanted to share my experience on weight gain, and successfully dealing

with it.

With Graves, I was finding I was losing muscle mass, yet gaining weight and

fat. I changed my diet to high protien, low carbs.........eliminating the

complex carbs (pasta, rice, potatoes, bread)...do a moderate workout most

days.......and WHAT A CHANGE! I've lost around 10 pounds.....and am leaner

than I've been in years.......lost several inches.

pretty much laid out the suggested diet for us in his last suppliment

listing........and I can attest that it works!

I believe that we can be healthy and lean.......

Vivian

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[Guest guest]

Vivian,

Did you include vegetables and fruits in your diet??? I am interested in

this. Thanks.

Kozy

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[Guest guest]

I changed my diet to high protien, low carbs.........eliminating the

complex carbs (pasta, rice, potatoes, bread)...do a moderate workout most

days.......and WHAT A CHANGE! I've lost around 10 pounds.....and am leaner

than I've been in years.......lost several inches.

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That definitely works. Trouble is something has happened so that I can think

of nothing but ice cream and candy bars and pecan pies and cigarettes.

No matter how full I am I still and craving sugar and starch.

Maybe I have become addicted. or I have hypoglycemia or ?

At least I rarely give in to the cigaritte craving.

I'll try giving up starch and sugar for a few days and see if the craving goes

away.

Ann

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[Guest guest]

Kozy,

I do a lot of simple carbs ..........raw veges, green leafy........

Only do limited fruit for a snack, and by itself.........

Do LOTS of fish.....turkey........chicken.......beans.....unprocessed peanut

butter.

Good luck,

Vivian

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[Guest guest]

Ann,

Just a thought.......maybe allow yourself to have the foods you are craving in

moderate amounts......and that will eliminate the cravings?

What we eat together is important too. If one eats complex

carbs.....accompany that with simple carbs. Don't eat protein at that time.

My understanding is the big downfall is to eat protein, simple and complex

carbs at the same time. I'm learning that it is better to eat fruit alone

too........not with any other food group.

I don't profess at all to know a lot about this..........I'm

learning........but I'm happy with what I'm learning.......and seeing some

good results.

Good luck,

Vivian

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[Guest guest]

I also am on a high protein, low carb diet, with lots of fresh fruits and

vegetables. The starches make me feel more hyper.

Taking chromium helps with my sugar cravings. I take 200 mg twice a day. I

know I am addicted to sugar, and cold turkey is the only way for me to

really control it. I've also found that if I can stay away from starches

completely for three or four days, then the cravings and hunger start going

away.

Good luck Ann.

Helen

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/25/99 1:16:53 PM Eastern Standard Time,

Helen.Breeden@... writes:

<< I also am on a high protein, low carb diet, with lots of fresh fruits and

vegetables. >>

HI

Me too. All of my meats, butter, vegs, fruit and olive oil are also organic.

I don't eat starches (wht. potatoes, refined flour, pasta, breads etc.)

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[Guest guest]

Hi again,

Diet that I am sharing with a dear friend is one she modified from another

diet

Breakfast

Grapefruit

Hard boiled egg

Juice

Lunch

Two slices of bread

Meat or cheese

Fruit

Dinner

Veggies cooked in chicken broth

Cottage cheese and yogurt with maple syrup

juice

There is also tea anytime of day, but no coffee.

Joyce

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On Thu, 25 Mar 1999 ABerry3837@... wrote:

> I changed my diet to high protien, low carbs.........eliminating the

> complex carbs (pasta, rice, potatoes, bread)...do a moderate workout most

> days.......and WHAT A CHANGE! I've lost around 10 pounds.....and am leaner

> than I've been in years.......lost several inches.

> ___________________________________________________________________

>

> That definitely works. Trouble is something has happened so that I can think

> of nothing but ice cream and candy bars and pecan pies and cigarettes.

>

> No matter how full I am I still and craving sugar and starch.

>

> Maybe I have become addicted. or I have hypoglycemia or ?

>

> At least I rarely give in to the cigaritte craving.

>

> I'll try giving up starch and sugar for a few days and see if the craving goes

> away.

>

> Ann

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi again,

I noticed I tended to eat more when I felt weak and then I found that the

supplements also seem to curb the appetite.

Joyce

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On Thu, 25 Mar 1999 ABerry3837@... wrote:

> I changed my diet to high protien, low carbs.........eliminating the

> complex carbs (pasta, rice, potatoes, bread)...do a moderate workout most

> days.......and WHAT A CHANGE! I've lost around 10 pounds.....and am leaner

> than I've been in years.......lost several inches.

> ___________________________________________________________________

>

> That definitely works. Trouble is something has happened so that I can think

> of nothing but ice cream and candy bars and pecan pies and cigarettes.

>

> No matter how full I am I still and craving sugar and starch.

>

> Maybe I have become addicted. or I have hypoglycemia or ?

>

> At least I rarely give in to the cigaritte craving.

>

> I'll try giving up starch and sugar for a few days and see if the craving goes

> away.

>

> Ann

>

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for the idea. I'll try that on bad craving days.

Before graves disease I was into the " zone " diet where you have to have

protein and fat along with carbs to avoid high insulin levels with

the idea that high insulin levels make you store fat and forces you to eat

more carbs.

Trouble came from the days when I could eat candy bars and and ice cream all

day and still lose weight. My mind set is out of whack.

At least I've stopped gaining.

Ann

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[Guest guest]

Hi and All;

Yeast or Candida Albicans in the intestines or systemic candida is

not a " women only " problem, Yeast is an opportunistic infection and can

infect anywhere where defense is low. Like thyroid problems, the symptoms

are broad and difuse and can be attributed to many other things. Having

systemic yeast is a life threatening condition which is rarely diagnosed by

most mainstream medical practitioners. It is also very hard to treat.

Often, people struggle with it for a lifetime having ups and downs of

symptoms. It feeds on sugar, so, when one has yeast one craves sugar. There

are many good books to be found on the subject in health food stores.

Health and Light,

' in FLA

weight gain

> Hi, I would like to make a suggestion that anyone who has a thyroid

problem,

> go and be tested (women only) for Candida Albicans... it is a overgrowth

of

> yeast in your intestinal track that can put weight on and you won't get it

> off until you take care of the yeast. I had this problem and at the same

> time found out I was hypo-t. I lost 8-10 lbs in one month. I am still

> fighing to keep off the weight with exercise... some aerobics must be

> included.... and a strict yeast free diet.... hope this helps at least one

> person....

>

> Chris

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[Guest guest]

Hi, I have been mostly at the ithyroid site. I went to a nutritionist

with a Ph.D. She has me taking 1000mcg of chromium. I asked

her if I needed manganese too since the one helps the other be

absorbed. No. I noticed at taking 200mcg that sugar cravings

subsided. I really need to rest my adrenals so have to be

absolutely off of sugar. I mean I can look at cake, pie, and honey

and not jump for it. So I am suggesting that if you feel the need for

sugar that trying chromium will help, not may help. Swan

[Guest guest]

Hi ,<br>Have you tried a diet? I am not

being a smart alec asking , it is just that many

people assume that once they begin treatment the pounds

melt away. My experience was that prior to treatment

(synthroid) I dieted and it would NOT work, I still could not

lose despite my convictions to sticking to the diet.

When I began taking Synthroid I finally lost the

weight I gained, but had to keep dieting to do so. I

have been taking synthroid now for years...but STILL

have to diet and watch what I eat because the weight

comes right back on.....<br><br>Bev

[Guest guest]

Hi rauch,<br>I don't know how much of help

I'll be,but I have lost about 10 or 13 pounds.I'm

using the stairs at work,and have cut out sweets(have

been eating fresh fruit when I want something

sweet).Have been drinking water,and if I want a soda(I only

have one a day,if I have one at all). Have been either

walking or turning on a tape,and dancing for a hour.Just

watching what I eat...that all I have been doing,and the

weight has been coming off.I have set a goal,and plan to

work to I get to that goal. Hope you reach your

goal...take it one day at a time,and I bet the weight will

come off.

[Guest guest]

>teresa thanks for your info on weight gain i have same problem as sandy

>i am on thyroid meds.for hypo.what would be good calorie intake for Os.

>also the PH test where can you get that.and alsowhat are acidic foods

>and alkaline foods. thanks for your knowledge

Jerry,

If an O wants to gain weight, all you have to do is eat a lot of

carbs, especially starches (bread, pasta, etc.) If that's not

enough, consume O-friendly foods high in sugar content (such as

full-strength apple juice). That's the best advice I have. After

being told to cut my starch servings down to once a day (I eat millet

and hot cooked cereals) I've dropped about 35 pounds. I'm certain

that if I went back to eating the way I used to, I'd put that weight

right back on in a short period of time. Scary!

Lynn

[Guest guest]

I found exactly that Lynn, cut the carbs (especially bread and cakes) and

off comes the weight.

.

Re: weight gain

>teresa thanks for your info on weight gain i have same problem as sandy

>i am on thyroid meds.for hypo.what would be good calorie intake for Os.

>also the PH test where can you get that.and alsowhat are acidic foods

>and alkaline foods. thanks for your knowledge

Jerry,

If an O wants to gain weight, all you have to do is eat a lot of

carbs, especially starches (bread, pasta, etc.) If that's not

enough, consume O-friendly foods high in sugar content (such as

full-strength apple juice). That's the best advice I have. After

being told to cut my starch servings down to once a day (I eat millet

and hot cooked cereals) I've dropped about 35 pounds. I'm certain

that if I went back to eating the way I used to, I'd put that weight

right back on in a short period of time. Scary!

Lynn

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[Guest guest]

Lynn, how long has it taken you to lose the 35 lbs? Have you cut down your

consumption of " carby " vegetables too?

[Guest guest]

Janet,

Have you been eating salty foods (more than your usual sodium intake)? Been

sitting alot, not drinking enough fluids? Is it that time of the month and

along with a combination of things. Have you started any new medications?

in SC (RNC)

[Guest guest]

none of the above, the only thing, I have been craving sweets lately, but

have been very good not to endulge if you know what I mean.

Janet

[Guest guest]

You are not alone. There are a few of us going through this. According to

Dr. Rutledge it is our gutt adjusting to the surgery and a small weight gain

is expected.

aW

[Guest guest]

Hi Janet,

I had my MGB 2/5/01. I dang near dropped dead when I put on 8 pounds a

couple months ago. Dr R suggested that I was drinking too much water and

not eating small amounts often enough and not drinking gatorade. I made

those adjustments and lost the added weight right away. Best of luck to

you!!!! It can be shocking after all we have been through to put on weight.

S

weight Gain

> Ok, I very rarely post, but I am freaking out now. I had my surgery on

> 12/14/00 and I am doing great. A slow loser, but doing good. I have not

> weighed in a 3 week time period, and when I got on tonight, it said I

gained

> 8 big pounds. What is going on? HELP............... I have never gained

since

> I had the surgery. Please any advice, please give. Thank You

> Janet - 120 pds.

>

[Guest guest]

Hmmmm gatorade instead of water, huh? I eat all the time, but not

necessarily the right stuff. Water is free that's why I drink alot of it,

well not really one 20oz glass a day is about it for my water intake. I''ll

have to experiment on that.

aW

[Guest guest]

I had surgery on May 23 and I went from 224 to 201 but I will say it has

slowed to about 1/2 lb per day. There was even a day where my weight did not

change. Your body might be getting ready for your period and believe it or

not the angle the earth rotates on can effect the amount of gravity pull at

any one location. The gravity constant is not constant, ie, 32 ft/seconds

squared is an average at any one point on earth. If you would like further

explanation I can go into more details, just ask. Try weighing just twice a

week and these minor fluctuations will not be as apparent. Hang in there,

Sherry

>

> Help! I don't understand what's going on......My surgery was May 21st 2002

>

> and I was loosing so good until a week ago. 218 to 202 and all of a sudden

> I

> have gained back up to 204. I am still 14-28 days eating only jello, soup,

>

> soft foods and drinking gaterade. Did anyone else have this problem?

>

> Live by God's light today;

> and brighten your tomorrows

>

> Marilyn Drake

[Guest guest]

I didn't experience what you've described, however, you might just stay off

the scales. First of all, if you're still eating soft, liquid foods then

there's no way that you've truly gained weight/fat. No way. So my guess

would be it's water weight. E-mail Dr. R's office and ask them what they

think is going on. I'm sorry. I know it's upsetting to you... It would be

to me or anyone who has went through what we have to lose weight.

Best Wishes,

in OK

MGB 3/29/2001

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In a message dated 06/12/2002 7:32:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

aamarilyn@... writes:

<< Help! I don't understand what's going on......My surgery was May 21st

2002

and I was loosing so good until a week ago. 218 to 202 and all of a sudden I

have gained back up to 204. I am still 14-28 days eating only jello, soup,

soft foods and drinking gaterade. Did anyone else have this problem?

Live by God's light today;

and brighten your tomorrows

Marilyn Drake

>>

[Guest guest]

Marilyn,

Don't panic. You're not failing the MGB! You may have eaten more salt over

the last couple of days. Are you using the patch? If you are, this can

cause water weight gain. Don't weigh but every couple of days. Did you take

measurements prior to your surgery? If so, take them again and enjoy. You

might not be " losing " at this point, but you're losing inches instead. Your

body has to go through adjustments and may just be adjusting to having the

surgery and the rapid weight loss. Have a protein shake or two, eat a

popsicle and sit in the sun for awhile and enjoy life. The weight will start

coming off again. (don't forget the sunscreen) I've been on a 3 week lull

of no weight loss but know that it is only temporary. I've increased my

exercise and am just waiting for the weight loss to resume.

Good luck...try not to panic....this too will pass. (I did the same thing!)

in SC

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