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Graves again

September 04, 2008

thyroid, weight loss, vegetarian diet, graves disease

I knew something was wrong because I'd shake and overheat with even the tiniest bit of exercise.

When the endocrinologist said I was probably only slightly hyper-thyroid, I disagreed. He told me to go ahead and exercise. I just haven't been able to do it. I hate feeling shakey.

So I got a call yesterday from the endocrinologist's office. The Graves is more elevated than he thought. I've got to double my Tapazole dose.

Last time I took this much Tapazole I gained 20 lbs. every 6 weeks. In the end I gained 70 lbs. in one year. I don't want to do that again.

Which brings me to my question - anyone know any simple vegetarian diet plans? I'm thinking of trying the LA Weight Loss plan again, but I'd rather try something new.

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I'm sorry to hear that.

What are you looking to accomplish with your diet? Are you looking to try to keep weight off?

I've been vegan for over six years and would highly re...

I'm sorry to hear that.

What are you looking to accomplish with your diet? Are you looking to try to keep weight off?

I've been vegan for over six years and would highly recommend a vegan diet. I have a bunch of simple recipes I'd be more than happy to share with you.

One of my favorites is roasted vegetables: slice up a bunch of vegetables that roast well in the oven (squash, zucchini, carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnips, eggplant, etc.). Slice them fairly thin. Lightly grease a casserole dish with some oil meant for high heat (canola or sunflower works great). Throw the veggies in and mix them around in the oil. Throw it in the oven - preheated to 400 degrees - and set a timer for 20 minutes. Take it out, flip the veggies and stir them around, and throw it back in for another 20 minutes. You're done.

Making roasted vegetables is very easy and very good for you. Add a large variety to up your intake of vital nutrients. Feel free to cook some whole grain pasta, tofu, tempeh, or beans as a side dish for protein.

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