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Yoplait Giveaway

My weight is holding steady at 122.5 lbs. However, my TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) went from 94, to 0 on 125 mcg of Levothyroxin. Apparently that is too LOW now, so my doc is decreasing my dosage to 112mcg. I’ll have the blood work done again in 8 weeks. But on an awesome note, my cholesterol went from 250 (when my thyroid didn’t work) WAY down to 145! I feel much better there.

I made up for the extra cookies I ate on Saturday by eating really well yesterday. Breakfast was a fabulous Amazing Grass smoothie.

For lunch a salad with simply

greens
grapes
walnuts
poppyseed dressing

And for dinner:

Whole wheat spaghetti noodles
Broccoli
carrots
garlic
parmesan cheese

NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY!!!

Leave a comment below and TWO readers will win a Yoplait gift pack. It includes

Free coupon for Yoplait
A Yoga mat with carrying bag
A signed copy of Nancy O’Dell’s new book, “Full of Life”

PLUS

They will also have Nancy’s lifestyle tips available to watch on Yoplait’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/Yoplait .

I will choose a winner Wednesday morning. Good luck!!

Posted: October 5th, 2009 under Food, Hypothyroidism.

Comments

Comment from Hope
Time October 5, 2009 at 6:23 am

I just started following your blog via Facebook. Our family has been striving to eat healthy for a few years now. Each year we improve a little more. I confess, I am not to the point of drinking a grass smoothie in the morning. But we do enjoy homemade granola, homemade instant oatmeal or other homemade things like that, etc. We try to eat lots of whole grains, fresh fruits and veges, low meat products (especially in the summer time). My Thyroid has done the same as yours in the last couple years. In fact we are on similar doses, and I have been having some minor fun with cholesterol. I am so glad there is stuff out there like flaxseed and fish oil to help fight that. That and a minor change in our diets we were able to lower the bad and decrease the good in just 6 months. Enough that the doctor was satisfied NOT to give us heart meds.

Now if I can convince my Thyroid that I am in charge of my weight!!!!

Thanks for your help!!

Comment from Hope
Time October 5, 2009 at 6:24 am

(I meant INCREASE the good cholesterol in previous message… )

Comment from Kathleen
Time October 5, 2009 at 7:06 am

After trying your carrott muffin recipe and granola bar recipes and loving them…I now go to your blog each day and look forward to knew ideas, recipes and motivation. Its so great to have a place to go to find so much information on exactly what I want to do with my family….which is making changes to help my family be more healthier and happier. Thanks!!!!

Comment from Mychael-Ann
Time October 5, 2009 at 7:22 am

What are your favorite yogurts for kids? I hate that go-gurts have HFCS, and I’ve been searching for some good yogurts (that aren’t $$$) for my kids – they won’t eat it if it has “chunks”! Thanks for all the great ideas.

Comment from Amy
Time October 5, 2009 at 7:30 am

My favorite is plain yogurt where we add our own fruit!! If they don’t like the chunks, I’ve also blended up strawberries into a puree to add to the plain yogurt. It keeps the texture very smooth.

Comment from heidi
Time October 5, 2009 at 7:46 am

Oops just left a comment on the wrong blog. Like I said earlier, I love yogurt but hate plain milk so this is great. My husband has always hated yogurt, but I get him to try it every now and then or sneak it into smoothies. What a fun giveaway.

Comment from Cherith
Time October 5, 2009 at 8:06 am

We also do a lot of plain yogurt. One of my favorite ways is mixed with diced apples, walnuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon! For Mychael-Ann, the Yo-Plus yogurt (which is really smooth and creamy) does not have HFCS. I can usually find it for about 25 cents for a 4-pack when its Buy 1 Get 1 free and I have coupons (there are very often coupons in the paper or online)! Otherwise, I just buy plain when I can’t get a great deal.

Comment from Courtney
Time October 5, 2009 at 8:46 am

I usually eat Dannon Light and Fit, but I guess it’s time to branch out.

Comment from Janine
Time October 5, 2009 at 9:20 am

Yum! I love Yoplait yogurt too! And I have just started doing yoga and would be thrilled to win a yoga mat!

Comment from Chelsea
Time October 5, 2009 at 9:32 am

Yea for Yoplait!!
So, my question would be “light” or “regular” for what you eat, and what you give the kids? I always get light, and my husband doesn’t like the taste. The kids don’t know any different. I have recently heard that the regular kind is healthier. Any info??

Comment from Julie Allman
Time October 5, 2009 at 10:10 am

My son and I eat yoplait strawberry yogurt everyday. We are trying to be healthier, its tough. Love the recipes, thanks!

Comment from Shannon
Time October 5, 2009 at 10:49 am

I love yogurt. I am the same way about milk, I have never loved it. As a kid I fought to not have to drink it. Now I almost never drink a glass by itself, I have to wash it down with something! I know it’s full of calcium, and I NEED calcium, but it just tastes strange. I do like soy milk and rice milk so occasionally I splurge!

Comment from Selvi
Time October 5, 2009 at 11:15 am

We use Dannon plain yogurt for regular meals.. In Indian diet yogurt rice is part of every lunch. Good to hear about the weight loss inspite of hypothyroid.. I have the same and trying to lose some lbs.

I would love to win this!

Comment from Christy
Time October 5, 2009 at 11:22 am

We eat a LOT of yogurt in our house. I usually buy Stonyfield Farm yogurt, but I would love to try Yoplait through this giveaway. I know a few people who say the texture of Yoplait is the best.

Comment from Lindsay
Time October 5, 2009 at 12:33 pm

Love yogurt and have been loving your Super Healthy Kids blog. I’ll have to start following this one, too!

Comment from Paige
Time October 5, 2009 at 12:48 pm

Mmm, we love yogurt around here! I usually get Nancy’s, but Yoplait is so yummy, it’d be fun to have some! And I NEED a yoga mat!

Comment from Jana
Time October 5, 2009 at 1:39 pm

We love yogurt around here too. I am trying to find a good kid yogurt without the HFCS though. We are just trying the Danimals. So far, my little guy likes it.

Comment from Katie
Time October 5, 2009 at 2:29 pm

I don’t usually eat dry cereal because I don’t like a lot of milk, so I will have to try the yogurt and fruit ;0)

Comment from Lethea
Time October 5, 2009 at 3:02 pm

I LOVE yogurt and have it several times a week with fruit as breakfast=)Yoplait is actually my favorite yogurt, I love the very vanilla light!

Comment from Amy
Time October 5, 2009 at 3:31 pm

We generally buy plain yogurt and flavor it ourselves. This way we avoid the HFCS.
I haven’t heard of the Cascade brand. I’ll look for it.

Comment from Tiffany Ericksen
Time October 5, 2009 at 4:28 pm

Mmmm, yogurt is awesome! My daughter has to be on prophylactic antibiotics because of chronic UTIs and we try to give her yogurt regularly for the probiotics. We try to find varieties that don’t have too much sugar and that have live cultures. Some yogurts at health food stores are only sweetened with fruit juice, but are definitely more expensive. My new favorite way to eat yogurt is to put it atop waffles instead of syrup! It is SO delicious! I recently made pumpkin spice waffles and vanilla yogurt with nuts in top were delicious! I love this blog; it has truly inspired me to cook healthy and delicious foods! I am just about to make he whole wheat crust pizza and to scour my fridge and garden for veggies I can hide under the cheese–thank you!!

Comment from Karen Anderson
Time October 5, 2009 at 6:49 pm

Yoplait rocks! This family of seven eats a lot of yogurt with fresh or frozen berries. A yoga mat?? That’s been on my wish list for three months–winning one would be terrific!

Comment from Liz
Time October 5, 2009 at 9:55 pm

We usually eat Yoplait too. I haven’t tried using the plain yogurt and adding my own fruit though. I should try that to help cut back on the sugar!

Comment from Craig
Time October 5, 2009 at 9:57 pm

Strawberry yoplait is my favorite.

Comment from mary
Time October 5, 2009 at 10:15 pm

This giveaway is perfect for us. We love yogurt and have recently taken up yoga.

Thanks

Comment from Tiffany Marie
Time October 5, 2009 at 10:28 pm

We totally love yoplait light. It has less calories, but still has a great taste.

Comment from Pam
Time October 6, 2009 at 6:49 am

I love yoplait, it is my go-to yogurt, and I dislike plain milk as well!

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Comment from denise
Time October 6, 2009 at 1:04 pm

I love yogurt. I usually feed my kids organic yogurt. I eat Yoplait. I am also not a huge milk drinker.

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Comment from Linda
Time October 6, 2009 at 1:33 pm

Hi! – Just found this blog and giveaway. We eat yogurt but I haven’t purchased Yoplait – will give it a try.

Comment from Jessie
Time October 6, 2009 at 2:09 pm

MMMMM I love Yoplait yogurt! It’s the best!!!

Comment from Penny
Time October 6, 2009 at 2:10 pm

I love yogurt with granola and fruit. I recently just branched out to other flavors instead of just vanilla. I am loving what is out there.

Comment from CC
Time October 6, 2009 at 2:12 pm

No one in my family are big milk drinkers but we more than make up for it with yogurt! I have to limit my husbands weekly yogurt consumption, 2 to 3 cups a day adds up. For my toddler he usually has plain or vanilla yogurt mixed with fresh fruit for a “treat.” Yoplait kids have been a real find especially when we’re on the go or when my little guy is sick. My personal favorite, Yoplait light thick and creamy it feels like an indulgence without the calories!

Comment from Amy O’Keefe
Time October 6, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Wow! I love the yogurt on cereal idea – can’t wait to try it out! It seems like the texture would be wonderful. I so appreciate your blog – it keeps me on track as my family and I continue on our healthier eating journey. My 10 year-old daughter just made the carrot muffins on her own tonight and they were yummy – I was excited when she wanted to check your blog for a recepie for muffins before looking anywhere else! Thank you!

Comment from Amy
Time October 6, 2009 at 7:59 pm

We are a yogurt-loving household! We eat Stonyfield and Yoplait. I’m going to try adding fruit to plain yogurt and see if the kiddos will eat it. Hope so!