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losing it · Jan 25th 2015, 9:03pm

Hi Everyone, My name is Tracy and I have been on low carb diets on and off over the years with varying degrees of success ( obviously not working for me atm

),I am only 4 days in currently and I am hoping to find motivation through the wealth of knowledge I believe I will find here, excited for lots of tips and recipes

I am a slow loser due to an underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism) so if anyone has any tips on how to speed things up I would be most grateful :?:

Looking forward to getting to know you all

Serena · Jan 25th 2015, 10:15pm

Hi, Tracy.

Welcome! Congratulations to you on going LC! I wish you much success and enjoyment eating LC. I don't know about hypothyroidism, but there might be someone here who can help. All the best to you.

losing it · Jan 25th 2015, 10:17pm

Thank you

Sherrie · Jan 25th 2015, 10:19pm

Welcome Tracy!

Is there a particular low carb plan that you follow? You might find with your thyroid that you can't stay on very low levels such as 20g and that you do better if you raise them a little. In atkins after the initial 2 weeks of 20g you can start to raise your level each week by 5g until you find the level that suits you best.

Good luck

losing it · Jan 25th 2015, 10:28pm

Hi Sherrie,

No particular plan however have usually used Atkins principles and products,I will go and get some ketostix tomorrow to make sure I am burning

Also going to try the fast flax and oopsie bread on the forums, ahhh makes it seem so much more bearable.

Thanks for the kind words

Sherrie · Jan 25th 2015, 10:35pm

Oopsie rolls are great

Stella's mum · Jan 26th 2015, 9:46am

Yes they are yummy, the trick is trying to stop at one!

Good luck Tracy

losing it · Jan 26th 2015, 1:59pm

Hi Stella's Mum, thanks for the kind welcome

ChrisA · Jan 27th 2015, 7:51pm

Hi Trace and welcome to you !!! Enjoy every meal and I found it really helpful to write down what you eat and when and take your measurements. Good luck with it all and it can take a while to figure out what suits us and what doesn't.
with best wishes Chris

losing it · Jan 27th 2015, 8:19pm

Thanks Chris, the recipe's I'm finding on here are a godsend,I have an awful sweet tooth which is why I need to change my way of eating

pancakes and sf maple syrup ohmmmmm, thanks for the welcome

Sherrie · Jan 27th 2015, 8:59pm

Your sweet tooth will improve over time.

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