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a cursory Internet search seems to say that hypoactive (me) and hashimoto's (you) is sort of the same thing... underactive thyroid. It's the same problem/solution but maybe not the same cause? I don't know if my body is attacking my thyroid, but I do know that it's not secreting enough and I have to take thyroid hormone to supplement it. Was on Levothroid, but my new integrative medicine doc switched me to the Armour version and increased the dose.

My cholesterol was really high because my thyroid was off, but now it's dropping fast, yay!

I think the 90-10 rule (or even 80-20? ) is a great idea. I loves me a glass of wine or three, as well, although I cut that out completely last May-Sept in the name of training. Moderation is _so_ hard for me. I know it's the way to go, but I lean toward excess in many things, and sugar/alcohol/baked goods are so tempting! I know that when I'm riding 200 miles a week or more, I can afford that, but I'm trying to cut way back to drop the weight this spring. Sigh.