| Hi Homeschoolmom!
It is amazing how many calories we get from carbohydrate sources. The weight loss is usually greeteed as a pleasant surprise until the weight goes so fast, and so low, that we get concerned.
The question I have is: what should your weight be? Not what do you think it should be, but what should it be according to your body size.
If you really do need to put on some pounds make sure that the pounds you put on are muscle. That means that you need to add resistance training (a.k.a., weight lifting) to your exercise routine. Muscle weighs more than fat and burns more glucose and calories than fat.
The answer, other than adding vegetables and nuts is to add lean protien. It is important to note that hair is largely protien.
Finally, do get the thyroid checked. I doubt that you have a problem, but knowing is better than being in a constant state of worry.
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Tandemist/Lay Theologian
Enjoying Life and Learning about myself everyday.
Pre-D -- Not on Insulin  (yet) 
For Cholesterol though:
2500 mg Niacin
5 mg Zocor
2008 cycling miles: 2944 (22 Jul)
Fasting C-Peptide 1.3 HbA1c's:
01 Jan 2008 -- 5.3%
01 Feb 2008 -- 5.0%
01 Mar 2008 -- 5.4%
01 Apr 2008 -- 5.3%
01 May 2008 -- 5.1%
01 June 2008 -- 5.1%
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