momma6224's Journal, 26 June 2018

For those who might not know me...I started seriously working on losing weight in January 2018. I’ve lost over 30 lbs since then and reached my goal of 125 last week eating low carb high fat. I started going to the gym in May but had been doing elliptical and some strength exercises at home since January.
Since May (and starting at the gym) my hair has been falling out like crazy. I had fairly thick hair so I wasn’t too worried but it’s not thick anymore and I’m starting to wonder when this will stop or what I can do to help it. I haven’t done extreme calorie restriction or anything (average daily is 1350-1500) so what is going on? I take vitamins and electrolytes. I don’t want all my hair to fall out! 😬 any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Diet Calendar Entries for 26 June 2018:
1203 kcal Fat: 93.50g | Prot: 64.97g | Carb: 25.75g.   Lunch: Cheesesteak bowls. Dinner: Milagros salad. Snacks/Other: Lemon Cheesecake Fat Bombs, Simple Truth Organic Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt. more...
1381 kcal Activities & Exercise: Resting - 16 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...

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Great to know oljka10-77! I’ll have to try that. What kinds of foods did you add? 
28 Jun 18 by member: momma6224
Try potatoes, and bananas, potato’s are resistant startches which help control blood sugar levels and will help keep you full, has potassium which can help with vasodilation (opening blood vessels) which may (just a guess) may help with increasing blood flow to the scalp for the hair dealio. Also good source of magnesium, calcium, and other health benefits. Bananas, more potassium, and fiber, another resistant starch with healthy benefits also. 
28 Jun 18 by member: DEADPOOL12345
Breakfast 
28 Jun 18 by member: bryansmick
I have heard of this happening while eating keto. I started taking Biotin after finding out a friend of mine who has always had thin hair was using it. Sorry if it's a repeat suggestion.  
28 Jun 18 by member: Becc@
Thanks all! Great suggestions and help here. I appreciate it much.  
28 Jun 18 by member: momma6224
Proteins is the first thing that comes to mind. Protein originate from Greek, and basically means first. Our most essential food.  
28 Jun 18 by member: Diddlee
Did you have a complete thyroid test? It should have included: T3,T3RU, T4, and TSH. Your TSH should be between 0.1 and 2.0. Some doctors will say your thyroid is normal with higher than the 2.0. You should have also had an ultrasound of the thyroid to check for nodules. I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Until I went to a competent Endocrinologist, my TSH was at 4.0 and was told this was normal. 
28 Jun 18 by member: Erquiaga
Momma, I included- brown rice, w/m pasta, sweet potatoes, buckwheat and pearl barley . 
28 Jun 18 by member: oljka10-77
This is only my opinion, from my own experience. I might be wrong but will say anyway-Staying on low carb and going to gym , causes body distress after several weeks. People are different, for some is ok but other can have “ side effects “.. 
28 Jun 18 by member: oljka10-77
Could be stress on the body causing it x 
28 Jun 18 by member: Kristiano7
I clicked after reading your post cos I'm moulting worse than my dogs. we have lost similar amounts of weight and we are on the same diet so if the changes you make help reduce the loss please let me know. like you I have really thick hair so the loss is not noticeable at present x 
28 Jun 18 by member: jacshadow
I will jacshadow! The more I read the more common I’m finding it. Let’s hope it ends soon🤞🏻 for both of us!! 
28 Jun 18 by member: momma6224
Add biotin as a supplement. My Dietician explained diet and weight loss. When we restrict intake your body will use what’s available in order of importance. Brain and organs first and skin hair and nails are last on the list to receive nutrition Malnutrition is the cause and you might feel you eat enough but it’s your body showing you that it’s lacking. 
29 Jun 18 by member: Gouldilocks
It's quite common after loosing considerable amount of weight. It will get better now your weight loss has stabilised. It's called telogen effluvium. Gouldlilocks is right.. try supplement of extra biotin. You'll have your lucious locks back in a few months. Bone broth too, or take powered collagen if you don't want meaty bone broth simmering for hours in the summer!  
29 Jun 18 by member: hollyketo
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