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Comment on Mommy, Where do Blogs go After they Die? by Endostudent

Endostudent — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:03:28 +0000

It was hard to believe that your thyroid was enlarged, because your pretty neckline looks absolutely normal!

Comment on Can Exercise as a Grown-Up Be Fun? by Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:11:26 +0000

And P.S. I like your new profile pic

Comment on Can Exercise as a Grown-Up Be Fun? by Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:11:04 +0000

How great that you found yoga! I have so many friends who swear that it keeps them sane. The deep breathing /meditative aspect has always appealed to me too. Thanks for the kind words, Ellen

Comment on Can Exercise as a Grown-Up Be Fun? by Ellen

Ellen — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:37:43 +0000

My yoga class helps me to enjoy exercise a lot more. I get to appreciate what new things my body is capable of, instead of just aiming for longer time on the treadmill or rowing machine. Doing the same mundane things leaves me feeling disconnected. Yoga definitely challenges me all the time. Your Aikido class sounds awesome – and a bit scary, Leslie! You face these challenges head-on all of the time. Very inspirational.

Comment on Can Exercise as a Grown-Up Be Fun? by Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:54:48 +0000

Thanks, Michele! I’m glad you liked the definition. It’s kind of sad all the barriers we can have to “fun” as grown-ups that are mostly of our own making– for me, anyway.

Comment on Can Exercise as a Grown-Up Be Fun? by Michele @ Within Reach

Michele @ Within Reach — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:35:14 +0000

I like the definition of fun as a grown-up you with which you ended this post. It really is about letting go of that fear of looking silly… and questioning where that fear came from in the first place.

Have a great week!

Comment on How to Start Meditating by Can Exercise As An Adult Be Fun? « Grown-Up University

Can Exercise As An Adult Be Fun? « Grown-Up University — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:23:55 +0000

[...] and how dangerously close I am to hurling. Being fully engaged in the moment is the essence of mindfulness, which is something I strive for and believe is important to fully enjoying life. Put another [...]

Comment on Mommy, Where do Blogs go After they Die? by Leslie

Leslie — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:58:23 +0000

Thanks for your info; I will keep talking to my doc about options.

Comment on About by Burton Shimizu

Burton Shimizu — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:33:26 +0000

Fantastic blog post article.

Comment on Mommy, Where do Blogs go After they Die? by Professor

Professor — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:09:18 +0000

Some Hashimoto’s patients are benefiting from gluten-free diets and selenium supplementation; as far as I remember, it was an experiment designed to show that selenium can help to reduce levels of TPO antibodies.
Have your thyroid got smaller after you took your medicine and have you had an ultrasound of it?