Introducing Myself

healthyhappyhungryheather

Hi, I'm Heather. Starting to get back on track. I had a MFP a few years ago and had really great supportive friends (I ended up deleting the account awhile back) Now I'm back and looking for more motivating friends to help support me and I will support you too!

A little about me?

• I'm 20, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto Thyroiditis (auto-immune disease) this year and am making some big lifestyle changes!
• Full-time Student, Psych Major
• Outdoors Enthusiast (hiking, camping, fishing)
• Animal Lover
• Big fun, loving, dork!

redredy9

Hi Heather,

I am Josie and I just started back today. I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's too and and still working on getting my medication right. I was a marathon runner (a slow one but still) two years ago then I started putting on weight and feeling sluggish. I lacked the energy to train and then knee issues made it hard even to run a mile. At first I thought I was just eating too much and getting lazy (and there was some of that) but it as it got worse (I gained 25 pounds) I suspected some thing more was going on. Getting diagnosed was honestly a little bit of a relief - to have a reason that wasn't entirely my fault. So I think my meds still need to get upped from 50mg to 100mg but until then I am focusing on eating better and moving more and getting back to my pre-hashimoto's weight.

I am:
- 36, diagnosed this spring
- Full-time employed in an office (sedentary)
- Outdoors enthusiast (walking, hiking, biking, running, paddle boarding)
- Dog owner

My goals:
- run at least a mile a day or do 30 minute of cardio or strength training (in addition to walking dog)
- no drinking alcohol during the week
- not eating out breakfast or lunch during the work week - which means cooking and packing food
- track food
- no after dinner snacking
- drink at least 8 glasses of water

nickswifey09

Hey Ladies! I am a mother of two boys--12 and almost 3 years old. I am 32 and a stay at home mom. I started with this app about 2 months ago along with using my fitbit. I don't drink alcohol and I try and walk 2-5 miles a day either outside or at the gym. Feel free to add me!

editorgrrl

healthyhappyhungryheather wrote: »

I'm 20, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto Thyroiditis (auto-immune disease) this year and am making some big lifestyle changes!

I have Hashi's. I lost more slowly than most MFPers, so be patient! But I did it just like everybody else—by eating fewer calories than I burn. I followed the advice in the Sexypants post, lost the weight, and have maintained for a year. You can do this!

healthyhappyhungryheather

Thank you guys all so much