Some of my story

hypodonthaveme

Twelve years ago I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I never lost my pregnancy weight that I gain a few years before diagnosis. My weight was up and down up and down. Started thyroid meds. Lost a few pounds.then I would gain it back and a few more.I ate the way the Drs suggested. I exercised the way the Drs suggested. Yeah, that did so well. I gained 40 pounds and my TSH and ft3 and ft 4 were in the near perfect numbers. I gave up. Guess it was true , have hypothyroidism and you can't lost weight. Great! Just what I wanted to deal with. Depression and everything that goes with it. So that was my excuse for not caring or not taking care of my body.

Then last summer I made a commitment to myself. I would take the whole year of 2016 and take care of me. After all, the kids were all out of the house. December came and I was making mental plans how I wanted the new year to go. What needed to be done and how to do it. Then I prayed about it. I figured it couldn't hurt. I did need all the help I could get.

I changed my mind set during this time as well. I was determined this time. No stopping me. I lost 5 pounds in 2 weeks while eating as much junk as I could stand. Then January first came and started eating thyroid healthy. Back to what the Drs suggested. I was brave. I stopped eating refined carbs, soy, cut out added sugar ( junk). I started eating breakfast first time since I was 9. I ate lunch on a regular basis. No more when I was hungry. I would make up my lunch when I made breakfast so I couldn't use that for an excuse not to eat lunch and grab the junk instead. I also starting riding the exercise bike 30 minutes at a time. I was feeling super. Lost 5 lbs in the first month. I was achieving the impossible.

That first month gave me hope. Then I realized something. I could do anything I set my mind to. I no longer needed hypothyroidism as a crutch to be miserable. I was happy. I didn't have to give to others to be happy. I was giving myself the best gift ever...life.new hope. New purpose. That got me through the next few months. I was doing 15 miles a day on the bike. I was more confidant. I had more self esteem. I wasn't winded. I was feeling super. In April my thyroid medication was reduced. In June it was reduced for the second time. I was also taken off my cholesterol pills.

Here I am 7 months in and I am a new person. I have lost 52 pounds. In 2015 I wore a size 22 skirt to my daughters wedding. I now wear a medium. My walking stride went from 16" to 24". It no longer takes me 35 minutes to walk a mile. I can walk a mile in 16 minutes. I walk with confidence. I am 15 pounds from my goal.

I have overcome mockers, and doubters and nay Sayers. I do an hour on the elliptical 4-5 days a week. I go for walks when able. I do dumb bell weights and toning cords ( it's what I have in my house). I may have some loose skin, but that is the least of my worries right now. I am healthy and I'm happier than I have been in years. Looking forward to go to the Dr at the end of August. I know I will see happy tears in her eyes. I am changed.

I learned in order to change the outside , I had to change the inside.

So go, go and achieve your goals. The only one who can stop you is you. It's one step at s time. One battle at a time. If you want something bad enough you will go after it. Best wishes in your journey. You can do this!

Tisa76

Thank you for sharing your story. You've done a fantastic job, congrats!

cariduttry

congratulations!!

smkondy

What a story-you are so right in your advice. Thanks for sharing-congratulations on your success

tamaera

Thank you for this I am also hypothyroid and it is def a struggle but doable

hypodonthaveme

Thank you for all the support. It true that hypothyroid causes us to work harder than others. With determination, will power, proper diet, exercise, support, the right med dose it is so doable. Add some prayer and it's even better.( my opinion) .

You've just got to go for it. Put all the excuses behind you. Slow months will come. But push through it. We can't give up on ourselves. It takes time for our bodies to adjust to things. Patience is required. The rewards are overwhelmingly beautiful. They truly are. The first time you can see your feet. The first time you feel the knee joints. The first time you putyour clothes on and realize they are loose. Oh the joy that will come with that. The tears of happiness that roll down the face. So worth it. So worth it.

nowine4me

Wow. Nice job!!

mittenswillet

I love this! Thanks for the inspiration!

12Sarah2015

Well done glad you are happy

SavedByGrace26356

Thank you so much for your post. I'd like to be able to look down and see my belly button, to shave my legs with ease, to give myself a pedicure, to take a bubble bath without struggling to get in and out of the tub, to wear a belt with my shirt tucked in, to walk in a room and feel like no one is judging me, to tie my shoes without getting winded, to walk up a hill and not hear my knees pop or feel like I can't get my breath, and finally to visit my family and look like they do.

Thyroid disease is not fun and it has wrecked havoc on me for so many years. Thanks for giving me hope.

hypodonthaveme

Thank you for all the support. Savedbygrace, you will be able to do all those things. It may take a little longer or a lot longer than others, but you will achieve it. Start with small goals. I always set a monthly goal. A goal for weight ( be realistic. If you know you average 1/4 lb a week use that), a personal goal not weight related, I like to see how many miles I can get done on the elliptical.( so far I have done enough to go from Maine to Florida). Keep a journal. It will help with planning, what works what don't. It will help get those feelings out. There's a lot of benefits. Most importantly, take it 1 day at a time. There is no race to win. It's about you, for you. Just make better choices today than yesterday. That's it. No secrets.

Something to I thought long and hard on is : Can't complain about it if you aren't willing to do something about it. When we put excuses behind, that's when we will see results.