Posts by neonsquirrel

Heh, yeah. I'm thankful for the age factor. I lost 40 pounds between September of 2010 and this March (down from 195), so that's pretty cool. It was really easy to gain weight effortlessly when my thyroid started slowing, and then the first bit of weight dropped off very easily. I used to weigh 120-130 before I got sick, so I figured 140ish would be realistic. Thanks for the insight. :)

How much do you weigh: 180 lbs, BMI 29, Size 8/10 

What weight would you like to be: 135 lbs, BMI 22, Size 2 (Pre-Hypothyroidism)

What was the last thing you ate: Sprouted Lentil & Avocado Lettuce Wraps

What are some motivational songs to listen too: I motivate myself without music.

What is your favorite quote: "It doesn't matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop" ~Buddha

Are you shy or confident: Neither. I'm not confident, but I still interact with people.

Have you ever been bullied: Yes. I began homeschooling in 1st grade because I was constantly teased for being the youngest and smallest kid in the classroom.

Have you ever bullied someone else: Never.

What makes you happy when you've had a bad day: Any form of exercise - preferably biking in the rain. Theatre works, too.

What is your fave song atm: A Shadow On Me - Project 86

5'6, 180 lbs, large frame, 17 years old

Wrist: 7"

Bust: 38"

Underbust: 35"

Waist: 29"

Hips: 40"

Jean shopping is a literal pain in the butt.

Hampster Dance - Hampton the Hampster ;)

Nothing but a stage kiss, and I'm 17. It's not bad to to wait, really.

I had an inflamed gallbladder that went undiagnosed for 3 years...it nearly killed me. Your symptoms are exactly the same as mine were. My doctor wasn't worried, either, and in fact assumed that i had an eating disorder because my appetite was so dead. I ended up in a mental hospital for Anorexia that i didn't have, and the fatty and sugary foods that I was forced to consume mass amounts of there only made it worse. I am so glad that you are getting tested next week...it is very important that you do so and the test is extremely quick and easy.

In the meantime, you can follow the diet here: http://www.docsmed.com/diet.htm and see if your symptoms improve. The doctor that removed my gallbladder created that website and diet, and after only one day following it, my symptoms improved significantly and I stopped dropping weight like crazy (I had been losing over a pound every day even with plenty of food forced down my throat thanks to the Anorexia diagnosis... gallbladder disease really messes with the weight in either dire ction...I initially gained lots of weight and then lost even more of weight). I pray that you find relief!

Original Post by mfeih:

I am sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis.  I have been struggling with hypothyroidism for years and it's more difficult then you would think.  The weight was easier to manage when I was in my 20's, but now that I am in my 30's (33) it has become much more difficult.

There is not any go to forumula for losing weight with this disease.  My recommendation is just to have more perseverance then before.  It is very important to acknowledge everything you consume, more then before.  Unfortunately it takes people with hypothyroidism a lot less to gain a lot more.  And as always a lot more to lose a lot less.

I have been up and down for the last 3 years, finally back on the wagon again to lose weight and hopefully keep it off.  I have about 24 to lose!

I have never been told my by doc that cardio inhibits T3 production, but I have been told numerous times by him to continue with a consistent work out regimen.  That sparks my interest....

Unfortunately I don't have much advice, but if you take anything from this reply - it's simply to continue the habits you previously had and don't let this diagnosis consume you.  With your habits, you will lose the weight.

And don't forget, it takes time to regulate your thyroid levels, once it has been regulated for a couple months it will come off a little faster.

Oh yes, I am fully aware of the fact that it will take a lot more of a calorie deficit to lose weight with Hypothyroidism. I really don't have a problem with overeating or craving not-so-good foods, so I'm hoping that once my levels regulate, I'll be able to lose with my lifestyle. My doctor is almost certain that my levels will still be low with this blood test, which I'd assume could explain the stall in weight loss after the first few days. After my previous illness that left me needing to gain weight (I was 70 lbs...yikes) I maintained a size 0/1 just by living as I was used to. I just obeyed my body and fed it when it was hungry until it was satisfied--not full, but satisfied. 

I've read a lot of books and reputable websites with information on Hypothyroidism...not many of them mention the excessive cardio and T3 connection. It only applies to those like me that exercise for 2 or more hours a day consistently. I was advised to stick to about 17-18 hours per week (averaged about 90 minutes per day) with a "rest day" or two. His advice may have been different if I wasn't getting injured so often, but I was. I did stop gaining weight after I cut back on the cardio, though...and I can bike faster now!

Thank you for popping in and encouraging me. I have no desire to adopt an unhealthy lifestyle...I never have and never will do that. People think I'm weird for refusing sweets/chips/soda/etc, but I just don't live that way. I'm really thankful for that. I'm sure that such habits are difficult to break. I hope that you succeed in your goals as well...it was wonderful of you to take the time to reply!