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Aug 01, 2008, 10:16 PM
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Aug 01, 2008 at 10:18 PM by llg
 Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?
Thanks for the update. Let us know how it is going.
I'm struggling with my weight right now -- and I am pretty sure my thyroid levels are fluctuating and that is the root cause of my problem. I am still eating fairly well and exercising almost every day, but I am gaining back the weight I worked so hard to lose. On the weeks when I gain the weight (for no apparent reason), I have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I am exhausted, mentally foggy, and always cold. I think I need an increase in my Synthroid, but my last labs 3 months ago were only "borderline" -- not low enough for my doctor to increase my dose.
It's VERY frustrating. I am eating so little and exercising regularly -- and still gaining 2-3 pounds per month. So far, in the past 6 months (since my thryoid troubles began), I have gained back 14 pounds of the 40 I lost.
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Aug 02, 2008, 08:46 AM
Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet? Originally Posted by llg  Thanks for the update. Let us know how it is going.
I'm struggling with my weight right now -- and I am pretty sure my thyroid levels are fluctuating and that is the root cause of my problem. I am still eating fairly well and exercising almost every day, but I am gaining back the weight I worked so hard to lose. On the weeks when I gain the weight (for no apparent reason), I have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I am exhausted, mentally foggy, and always cold. I think I need an increase in my Synthroid, but my last labs 3 months ago were only "borderline" -- not low enough for my doctor to increase my dose.
It's VERY frustrating. I am eating so little and exercising regularly -- and still gaining 2-3 pounds per month. So far, in the past 6 months (since my thryoid troubles began), I have gained back 14 pounds of the 40 I lost.
Wow llg...even after all that you're still gaining weight! I would definitely talk to your doctor about that. Are you gaining muscle at all? Maybe that could be part of it. I will definitely make updates on this thread. Thanks for your response!
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Aug 02, 2008, 09:01 AM
Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet? Originally Posted by llg Thanks for the update. Let us know how it is going.
I'm struggling with my weight right now -- and I am pretty sure my thyroid levels are fluctuating and that is the root cause of my problem. I am still eating fairly well and exercising almost every day, but I am gaining back the weight I worked so hard to lose. On the weeks when I gain the weight (for no apparent reason), I have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I am exhausted, mentally foggy, and always cold. I think I need an increase in my Synthroid, but my last labs 3 months ago were only "borderline" -- not low enough for my doctor to increase my dose.
It's VERY frustrating. I am eating so little and exercising regularly -- and still gaining 2-3 pounds per month. So far, in the past 6 months (since my thryoid troubles began), I have gained back 14 pounds of the 40 I lost.
FYI, an Endocrinolgist who specializes in thryroids (know it's rare; but, we had to go to Philadelphia to find him) told my husband that the TSH normal range is so very wide, that those who lie on either end of the normal scale are living with a "sub acute" condition. He also told my husband that he treats by symptoms and not numbers. Sure sounds like you have the symptoms.
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Aug 02, 2008, 10:16 AM
Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet? Originally Posted by loricatus FYI, an Endocrinolgist who specializes in thryroids (know it's rare; but, we had to go to Philadelphia to find him) told my husband that the TSH normal range is so very wide, that those who lie on either end of the normal scale are living with a "sub acute" condition. He also told my husband that he treats by symptoms and not numbers. Sure sounds like you have the symptoms.
Yep. That's my opinion -- and I am getting increasingly sure of it. I love my PCP -- but I think she is being too conservative on this one. I started having these intermittent problems last summer (just after losing 40 pounds by making a significant lifestyle change.) She (and I) first thought it was just a weight loss plateau, increased muscle mass, etc. But it is definitely more than that.
She tested my thyroid and it came back "borderline." So, she just decided to monitor it. By January, thyroid levels were "significantly low" and she started me on Synthroid. But by then I had gained about 6 pounds back. Plus, I had spent 3 or 4 months being absolutely miserable.
When I first took the Synthroid in January, it was like a miricle. Two hours after taking the first pill, I could feel my body "wake up." I felt so much better -- healthy. Within a few days, I felt 10 years younger -- could focus better at work, etc. By the time my April appointment rolled around, I was starting to feel sluggish again. To me, it seems perfectly reasonable that my thyroid is decreasing over time and that I will need increased doses until it finally "hits bottom." But she said my levels weren't low enough that day to justify a dosage increase.
I am seriously thinking about skipping a dose before my August appointment in the hopes of having a level low enough to justify an increased dose. .... But that sounds like a stupid idea to me. So, I probably won't do that. It's tempting, though. It's just devasting for me to see all my positive results that I worked so hard for to slip away seemingly out of my control.
I'm sorry for temporarily hi-jacking the thread. I really am interested in reading how the Nutrisystem thing works for you, DolphinRN84. Keep us posted! ... and good luck!
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Aug 02, 2008, 10:39 AM
Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet? Originally Posted by DolphinRN84 Just wanted to write an update to this thread. I decided to go for it. I technically started yesterday but today I had each nutrisystem meal. The food is actually pretty good so far....so I'm looking forward to seeing some results. The only downside of course is that it is kind of expensive...but we shall see! Thanks for all your replies. 
Wouldn't pre made meals, like Lean Cuisines, accomplish the same thing for alot less money? You are getting the same thing, premade, light meals to help you diet, and you are adding veggies, fruits, and dairy products to round out your meals.
Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN
Spokane, Washington
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Aug 02, 2008, 01:13 PM
Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet? Originally Posted by lindarn Wouldn't pre made meals, like Lean Cuisines, accomplish the same thing for alot less money? You are getting the same thing, premade, light meals to help you diet, and you are adding veggies, fruits, and dairy products to round out your meals.
Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN
Spokane, Washington
Yeah I guess you're right...I had thought about it before but hadn't really crossed my mind. Well..thought I'd give this one a try at least and see how it goes. Thanks for the post though. |
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Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?
Yes I am on it now. Its works great.. i just started 3wks ago have lost 17 lbs. an I have cheated one day a week, just because nite crew likes to eat an I am on a travel assignment where food is awesome!!! So try it you lose at your own pace. Go to web site sign up an explore it for free, only thing cost ya is when you order the food. I get the advanced program for senior women, because this is the one Marie Osmond used an lost 40lbs, in short time. But once you go off the program do not go back to old eating habits.
Always remember how the program taught you how to eat. You provide your daily veggies an fruits an dairy an fats. But they give ya a way to do everything for free even if ya don't buy the food. The site reminds you when to weigh each week an helps you plan meals. but ya gotta eat the way they teach in order to lose. i was one that always used the fastings from the diet docs...well you get immune to that an they don't work. so try it but if you only want to loose 20lbs you just need to use site for counseling an teaching you how to do it. Drinking water an exercise is the 2 most important things. So go try it out...You'll like what you see.
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