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Lucy · 03-02-2010, 06:56 PM

Just started reading the chapter I am supposed to! WOW! Now I want to stay up and read more but if I do I will be too tired in the morning, which is probably why I need to read that chapter! Okay, will read at lunch and after work tomorrow. For now goodnight!

wcwendy · 03-02-2010, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landis

Just started reading the chapter I am supposed to! WOW! Now I want to stay up and read more but if I do I will be too tired in the morning, which is probably why I need to read that chapter! Okay, will read at lunch and after work tomorrow. For now goodnight!

Good night!

wcwendy · 03-02-2010, 06:58 PM

Put down the book. I see your light on over there.

Lucy · 03-03-2010, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcwendy

Put down the book. I see your light on over there.

:blush:

I started reading about Tyrosine and I remembered I have some but never really knew how to take it. I got it at Vitamin World from a guy that recommended that with 2 other things for weight loss and I bought it but never really took much. I am excited! Everything for that category is ME especially since the M onset. I already took 2 this morning like it said and I am very anxious to see if it makes a difference! Can I ask you which category you are in?
I definitely have some of the symptoms of low thyroid if this doesn't help much so I'll probably need to explore that further. My reading is in fact "borderline" and definitely low compared to the guidelines nonstickpam suggests.

wcwendy · 03-03-2010, 08:59 AM

Yay!

I'm happy that you might have found something to help you!

I'm in categories 1, 2, and 3, and borderline 4.

wcwendy · 03-03-2010, 08:59 AM

TODAY'S WEIGHT

179

Out of bed today!

Lucy · 03-03-2010, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcwendy

Yay!

I'm happy that you might have found something to help you!

I'm in categories 1, 2, and 3, and borderline 4.

I don't know yet really BUT it SEEMS that I have more ability to focus and am more alert this morning from the tyrosine. Could it be? I am afraid to be happy yet!

The only thing I am watching is that I could be allergic to it. I read about it online and it said there is a good chance that someone with allergies could be. I am allergic to the melatonin sooooooooooooo

I had some slight asthma this morning hope it's a coincidence.

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Originally Posted by wcwendy

TODAY'S WEIGHT

179

Out of bed today!

How are you feeling?

Lucy · 03-03-2010, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcwendy

Yay!

I'm happy that you might have found something to help you!

I'm in categories 1, 2, and 3, and borderline 4.

Wow all of those!

I have the depression/anxiety but it is mostly controlled by my prescription AD so I didn't count that. Mostly I have the blahs. I can remember having a LOT of those symptoms almost my whole life though. The dep/anx also but got under control when I began the AD treatment about 20 years ago.

wcwendy · 03-03-2010, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landis

I don't know yet really BUT it SEEMS that I have more ability to focus and am more alert this morning from the tyrosine. ...

How are you feeling?

Ooo, that would be great if it helps, and if it's helping already!

I'm feeling a lot better. Still have a runny nose, coughing sometimes, and wish that I were sleeping, but other than that...

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Originally Posted by landis

Wow all of those!

I have the depression/anxiety but it is mostly controlled by my prescription AD so I didn't count that. Mostly I have the blahs. I can remember having a LOT of those symptoms almost my whole life though. The dep/anx also but got under control when I began the AD treatment about 20 years ago.

Yeah, I have a lot of things going on. If what the ND gave me doesn't start to help soon (he said to talk to him in 4 weeks), then I think that I'll switch to the recommendations in the book--probably.

Things didn't go away for me w/ AD when I was on them. I was better, but not well. Plus, they took away the happy feelings. Not feeling depressed all the time is nice, but missing out on feeling happy, love, etc. isn't good, either, for me.

wcwendy · 03-03-2010, 01:08 PM

TODAY'S FOOD

hamburger patties (about 3/4 lb) w/ garlic salt and pepper
1 tsp Tabasco
1 TBSP coconut oil
1/4 c fresh coconut Yum!

Lucy · 03-03-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcwendy

Ooo, that would be great if it helps, and if it's helping already!

I'm feeling a lot better. Still have a runny nose, coughing sometimes, and wish that I were sleeping, but other than that...

Yeah, I have a lot of things going on. If what the ND gave me doesn't start to help soon (he said to talk to him in 4 weeks), then I think that I'll switch to the recommendations in the book--probably.

Things didn't go away for me w/ AD when I was on them. I was better, but not well. Plus, they took away the happy feelings. Not feeling depressed all the time is nice, but missing out on feeling happy, love, etc. isn't good, either, for me.

Oh I agree! I have never lost that part! And for many years I was "normal" I guess you would say, just less extremely depressed which is what it SHOULD do. My depression goes back to childhood though and it's in the family bigtime on my Mom's side so I am sure it's a chemical imbalance.

Yes so far, I haven't taken a nap and didn't really even want to when I got home which is VERY unusual so I am contributing that to the l-tyrosine! I'll see what tomorrow brings! Yes I agree with you on not giving them TOO long. Chewie is getting worse it seems instead of better and I wonder if she would try another route if she might not find relief from some of the problem anyway.

wcwendy · 03-03-2010, 02:07 PM

Poor Chewie.

I want her to be well and to feel well.

Love you, Chewie!

wcwendy · 03-03-2010, 02:10 PM

I was so excited!!

DH went to lunch at The Ram and was going to bring a wedge salad home to me (Theirs are AWESOME! 1/8-1/4 head of iceberg topped w/ candied pecans, diced tomatoes, blue cheese, yummy dressing...something else) but I remembered that I couldn't have the dressing and cheese. I almost gave in to have him bring one home, anyway

when I thought that I could just eat some veggies from the fridge and save the money.

I had lettuce in there!! So I made a salad of lettuce, green onions, garlic salt, freshly-ground pepper and melted bacon grease. It was pretty yummy and didn't cost almost $6!

Lucy · 03-03-2010, 04:57 PM

Gooooooooooo Wendy!

You will think this is funny. They are calling me Amish at work because I said Amish people drink chamomile tea when are sick and it helps them get well. They thought this was funny.

If it was the tyrosine that made me feel so good today that I am very hopeful that I have found a good answer really quickly from that book for my tiredness and also the ADD! I can't even explain how different today was. If it was the "placebo effect" then I guess I'll find out soon but I really don't think so. Guess it could have been a coincidence too but again I doubt it. I rarely have days like this. I got a LOT done!

wcwendy · 03-03-2010, 06:49 PM

Lucy, I'm soooo happy that you had a great day.

wcwendy · 03-03-2010, 06:50 PM

TODAY'S FOOD

hamburger patties (about 3/4 lb) w/ garlic salt and pepper
1 tsp Tabasco
1 TBSP coconut oil
1/4 c fresh coconut Yum!
1/2 truffle (lowcarb)
1 square ChocoPerfection bar
salad w/ green onions and bacon grease (instead of oil and vinegar)
wilted lettuce salad w/ 5 pieces of bacon and erythritol

total lettuce today--probably 5-6 cups.

Lucy · 03-04-2010, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcwendy

Lucy, I'm soooo happy that you had a great day.

Thanks Wendy!!!

Hey I lost another pound finally last night. WOO!!! I thought it would never move. Why does it go up so easily and down so slooooowwwwwwwww??? Anyway, I am glad I didn't tweak yet. I think cutting down the coffee (actually what's IN the coffee) made it start going again.

wcwendy · 03-04-2010, 07:17 AM

Yay on the weight!!! So happy for you!!

Lucy · 03-04-2010, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcwendy

Yay on the weight!!! So happy for you!!

Thanks! Are you feeling better today?

wcwendy · 03-04-2010, 07:23 AM

I don't know yet. Still coughing. Nose might not be as stuffy. I've only been awake for 30 minutes, so I'll let you know later how I feel.

Lucy · 03-04-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by wcwendy

I don't know yet. Still coughing. Nose might not be as stuffy. I've only been awake for 30 minutes, so I'll let you know later how I feel.

Okay!

*looksatwatchandsyncs*

chewiegand · 03-04-2010, 07:51 AM

Hi Sweet friends
My blood results show more thyroid issues so he is doubling up on my cytomel. I searched our library and they don't have the mood cure. I think I'm just going to buy it on half.com. My antidepressant isn't working--it seems. Every time I go to my dr, it's always me whining and I hate it. I want to feel better. I have NEVER prayed so much in my life for me and dh. This is a very crazy time for me with menopause issues and all too.

Lucy · 03-04-2010, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewiegand

Hi Sweet friends
My blood results show more thyroid issues so he is doubling up on my cytomel. I searched our library and they don't have the mood cure. I think I'm just going to buy it on half.com. My antidepressant isn't working--it seems. Every time I go to my dr, it's always me whining and I hate it. I want to feel better. I have NEVER prayed so much in my life for me and dh. This is a very crazy time for me with menopause issues and all too.

I am so sorry Chewie. I know that is little comfort though. What AD are you on if you don't mind me asking?

chewiegand · 03-04-2010, 08:06 AM

Bought the book--can't wait for it to come.

chewiegand · 03-04-2010, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landis

I am so sorry Chewie. I know that is little comfort though. What AD are you on if you don't mind me asking?

It's the generic of prozac. I was on celexa but at the highest dosage. You suggested prozac. It's 20 mg and doesn't seem to be helping.

wcwendy · 03-04-2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewiegand

Hi Sweet friends
My blood results show more thyroid issues so he is doubling up on my cytomel. I searched our library and they don't have the mood cure. I think I'm just going to buy it on half.com. My antidepressant isn't working--it seems. Every time I go to my dr, it's always me whining and I hate it. I want to feel better. I have NEVER prayed so much in my life for me and dh. This is a very crazy time for me with menopause issues and all too.

I'm so glad that you're finding out SOMEthing, though!!

Happy for you for that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewiegand

Bought the book--can't wait for it to come.

Hurry up, book!

wcwendy · 03-04-2010, 08:26 AM

TODAY'S WEIGHT

178.5--back to my lowest low, again.

wcwendy · 03-04-2010, 08:30 AM

While I had conditioner in my hair, I counted the hairs that had fallen out while shampooing. I stopped at 82. I think that there were about 20 left. So...100 hairs just while shampooing, and these are the hairs that didn't go down the drain. It looks like the pile from rinsing the conditioner from my hair was the same size.

Over 200 hairs just during a shower. The average (for the average person) is 40-150 per DAY!

chewiegand · 03-04-2010, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcwendy

While I had conditioner in my hair, I counted the hairs that had fallen out while shampooing. I stopped at 82. I think that there were about 20 left. So...100 hairs just while shampooing, and these are the hairs that didn't go down the drain. It looks like the pile from rinsing the conditioner from my hair was the same size.

Over 200 hairs just during a shower. The average (for the average person) is 40-150 per DAY!

You need to take some biotin. I use it and it has helped a lot. The hair loss is a symptom of thyroid problems.

Lucy · 03-04-2010, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcwendy

While I had conditioner in my hair, I counted the hairs that had fallen out while shampooing. I stopped at 82. I think that there were about 20 left. So...100 hairs just while shampooing, and these are the hairs that didn't go down the drain. It looks like the pile from rinsing the conditioner from my hair was the same size.

Over 200 hairs just during a shower. The average (for the average person) is 40-150 per DAY!

Okay you have come to the right person! Never fear! 100 hairs on AVERAGE per day is perfectly normal. If you wash your hair every other day hair will stick in your hair and you will lose more depending on how long you go between washes. ALSO, there are certain seasons when we shed more hair or less. So unless it is like that every single time your wash don't worry. K? Biotin is good though.

03-04-2010, 08:30 AM	#1138
wcwendy Amish Wit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oh, HERE I am!! Posts: 24,242 Gallery: wcwendy Stats: 214.5/155/138 WOE: Whole 30 Start Date: Atkins 10-08;'72 10-09 204-178; Whole 30 2013	Hair everywhere While I had conditioner in my hair, I counted the hairs that had fallen out while shampooing. I stopped at 82. I think that there were about 20 left. So...100 hairs just while shampooing, and these are the hairs that didn't go down the drain. It looks like the pile from rinsing the conditioner from my hair was the same size. Over 200 hairs just during a shower. The average (for the average person) is 40-150 per DAY!

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03-02-2010, 06:56 PM	#1111
Lucy The doctor is IN Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Loon Lake Posts: 56,995 Gallery: Lucy Stats: startover 170/153/150 5'9" WOE: Portion control Start Date: 2004, restart 7-7-11	Just started reading the chapter I am supposed to! WOW! Now I want to stay up and read more but if I do I will be too tired in the morning, which is probably why I need to read that chapter! Okay, will read at lunch and after work tomorrow. For now goodnight!

03-02-2010, 06:58 PM	#1113
wcwendy Amish Wit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oh, HERE I am!! Posts: 24,242 Gallery: wcwendy Stats: 214.5/155/138 WOE: Whole 30 Start Date: Atkins 10-08;'72 10-09 204-178; Whole 30 2013	Put down the book. I see your light on over there.

03-03-2010, 08:59 AM	#1115
wcwendy Amish Wit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oh, HERE I am!! Posts: 24,242 Gallery: wcwendy Stats: 214.5/155/138 WOE: Whole 30 Start Date: Atkins 10-08;'72 10-09 204-178; Whole 30 2013	Yay! I'm happy that you might have found something to help you! I'm in categories 1, 2, and 3, and borderline 4.

03-03-2010, 08:59 AM	#1116
wcwendy Amish Wit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oh, HERE I am!! Posts: 24,242 Gallery: wcwendy Stats: 214.5/155/138 WOE: Whole 30 Start Date: Atkins 10-08;'72 10-09 204-178; Whole 30 2013	TODAY'S WEIGHT 179 Out of bed today!

03-03-2010, 01:08 PM	#1120
wcwendy Amish Wit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oh, HERE I am!! Posts: 24,242 Gallery: wcwendy Stats: 214.5/155/138 WOE: Whole 30 Start Date: Atkins 10-08;'72 10-09 204-178; Whole 30 2013	TODAY'S FOOD hamburger patties (about 3/4 lb) w/ garlic salt and pepper 1 tsp Tabasco 1 TBSP coconut oil 1/4 c fresh coconut Yum!

03-03-2010, 02:07 PM	#1122
wcwendy Amish Wit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oh, HERE I am!! Posts: 24,242 Gallery: wcwendy Stats: 214.5/155/138 WOE: Whole 30 Start Date: Atkins 10-08;'72 10-09 204-178; Whole 30 2013	Poor Chewie. I want her to be well and to feel well. Love you, Chewie!

03-03-2010, 02:10 PM	#1123
wcwendy Amish Wit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oh, HERE I am!! Posts: 24,242 Gallery: wcwendy Stats: 214.5/155/138 WOE: Whole 30 Start Date: Atkins 10-08;'72 10-09 204-178; Whole 30 2013	I was so excited!! DH went to lunch at The Ram and was going to bring a wedge salad home to me (Theirs are AWESOME! 1/8-1/4 head of iceberg topped w/ candied pecans, diced tomatoes, blue cheese, yummy dressing...something else) but I remembered that I couldn't have the dressing and cheese. I almost gave in to have him bring one home, anyway when I thought that I could just eat some veggies from the fridge and save the money. I had lettuce in there!! So I made a salad of lettuce, green onions, garlic salt, freshly-ground pepper and melted bacon grease. It was pretty yummy and didn't cost almost $6!

03-03-2010, 04:57 PM	#1124
Lucy The doctor is IN Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Loon Lake Posts: 56,995 Gallery: Lucy Stats: startover 170/153/150 5'9" WOE: Portion control Start Date: 2004, restart 7-7-11	Gooooooooooo Wendy! You will think this is funny. They are calling me Amish at work because I said Amish people drink chamomile tea when are sick and it helps them get well. They thought this was funny. If it was the tyrosine that made me feel so good today that I am very hopeful that I have found a good answer really quickly from that book for my tiredness and also the ADD! I can't even explain how different today was. If it was the "placebo effect" then I guess I'll find out soon but I really don't think so. Guess it could have been a coincidence too but again I doubt it. I rarely have days like this. I got a LOT done!

03-03-2010, 06:49 PM	#1125
wcwendy Amish Wit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oh, HERE I am!! Posts: 24,242 Gallery: wcwendy Stats: 214.5/155/138 WOE: Whole 30 Start Date: Atkins 10-08;'72 10-09 204-178; Whole 30 2013	Lucy, I'm soooo happy that you had a great day.

03-03-2010, 06:50 PM	#1126
wcwendy Amish Wit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oh, HERE I am!! Posts: 24,242 Gallery: wcwendy Stats: 214.5/155/138 WOE: Whole 30 Start Date: Atkins 10-08;'72 10-09 204-178; Whole 30 2013	TODAY'S FOOD hamburger patties (about 3/4 lb) w/ garlic salt and pepper 1 tsp Tabasco 1 TBSP coconut oil 1/4 c fresh coconut Yum! 1/2 truffle (lowcarb) 1 square ChocoPerfection bar salad w/ green onions and bacon grease (instead of oil and vinegar) wilted lettuce salad w/ 5 pieces of bacon and erythritol total lettuce today--probably 5-6 cups.

03-04-2010, 07:17 AM	#1128
wcwendy Amish Wit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oh, HERE I am!! Posts: 24,242 Gallery: wcwendy Stats: 214.5/155/138 WOE: Whole 30 Start Date: Atkins 10-08;'72 10-09 204-178; Whole 30 2013	Yay on the weight!!! So happy for you!!

03-04-2010, 07:23 AM	#1130
wcwendy Amish Wit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oh, HERE I am!! Posts: 24,242 Gallery: wcwendy Stats: 214.5/155/138 WOE: Whole 30 Start Date: Atkins 10-08;'72 10-09 204-178; Whole 30 2013	I don't know yet. Still coughing. Nose might not be as stuffy. I've only been awake for 30 minutes, so I'll let you know later how I feel.

03-04-2010, 07:51 AM	#1132
chewiegand Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 24,840 Gallery: chewiegand Stats: Fat/Fluff/Fit Start Date: restart every Monday	Hi Sweet friends My blood results show more thyroid issues so he is doubling up on my cytomel. I searched our library and they don't have the mood cure. I think I'm just going to buy it on half.com. My antidepressant isn't working--it seems. Every time I go to my dr, it's always me whining and I hate it. I want to feel better. I have NEVER prayed so much in my life for me and dh. This is a very crazy time for me with menopause issues and all too.

03-04-2010, 08:06 AM	#1134
chewiegand Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 24,840 Gallery: chewiegand Stats: Fat/Fluff/Fit Start Date: restart every Monday	Bought the book--can't wait for it to come.

03-04-2010, 08:26 AM	#1137
wcwendy Amish Wit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oh, HERE I am!! Posts: 24,242 Gallery: wcwendy Stats: 214.5/155/138 WOE: Whole 30 Start Date: Atkins 10-08;'72 10-09 204-178; Whole 30 2013	TODAY'S WEIGHT 178.5--back to my lowest low, again.