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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you have Hashimotos, I strongly encourage you to start a paleo diet! I have an autoimmune disorder and my JHU doctor put me on a paleo diet; it has been amazing! Weight dropped off and all other issues have dramatically decreased.[/quote]

Yes, op, you could be me.... I first, i sogned up for weight lifting at the gym. Asked mely trainer to focus on slower exercises with heavy weights, not a ton of reps to aid in recovery. High rep and HIIT type exercises are not recommended for hypo / hashimotos due to difficulty reapiring muscles and recovery.

Next I adopted a paleo diet, which is similar to a lot of the anti inflammatory recommendations as well, without obsessing over every single little detail of the diet plan. I used Noom fitness to track eating, and it was so hard, you really do have to learn to measure and count each little thing you eat and drink. I found glaring weak spots (wine and cheese , crackers, etc before dinner) in my diet and slowly worked to eliminate or seriously cut down. I am not someo e who can be really really strict but I made big strides. Super painful overall but a needed step. I loved the program because they coach you through set backs and gave a lot of content.

A few months ago I came across the research on hashimotos and keto....so the last change was adding the keto angle.  this resulted In the biggest shift on how I feel. Addicted to the bulletproof coffee. I literally feel like myself again. Lots of energy.

I am almost one year later. Weirdest thing is that I havent lost that much weight on the scale, maybe eight lbs total. But my entire body and life have been transformed! I fit into totally different clothes and my body looks nothing like it did. I have amazing muscle tone, my skin is soft, and luxurious glossy hair. My thyroid symptoms have disappeared.  My husband tells me I look 10 yrs younger. Really happy.

As I have built strength, I am starting to try to work back higher reps and more cardio to address that weakness. It is a long process, enjoy finding your way! And good luck!!![/quote]

NP.  Great story, thanks for sharing!  Can I ask, how old are you and do you have children?[/quote]

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