About to turn 60, hypothyroid, 5' tall.

crpowell55
crpowell55 Posts: 5 Member
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I've used this site a few times over the last five years (since I got married). My weight was great for my height until I got married. I stayed at 112 - 117 lbs. After marriage, argh! It has been tough. My husband is a meat and potatoes (or pintos, we're from the south) and it is so difficult finding a balance for my needs and his. He's diabetic but in very good shape. I'm short so anytime I over indulge it definitely shows up. In addition, I'm about to turn 60 years old (still so hard to believe! My brain is stuck in my thirties!)! I can get by on very little but still meet my caloric needs for the day. My husband, however, is a three solids a day kind of guy but doesn't snack. My weaknesses are wine and eating at night. Don't know if this is anxiety or what. (My mom is very ill and in a nursing home and I'm the primary caregiver). I want to stop this yo-yo thing that has been going on since our marriage. We use a home delivery meal kit that works well for us, but is higher in calories for me. Anyone out there in the same boat?

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  • jelizabeth713
    jelizabeth713 Posts: 98 Member
    Hello :smile: I'm hypothyroid as well. I'm 34 and 5'8.5", I've lost about 47 lbs since 2012. Feel free to add me for some support.
  • theabsentmindednurse
    theabsentmindednurse Posts: 404 Member
    edited October 2017
    I am also hypothyroid.
    While it can be a challenge to lose the weight, it is not impossible.
    I started 25 months ago with 135 pounds to lose.
    I have lost 92 to date.
    Sure it takes time and patience but it can be done.
    You just have to make the decision and start.
    No more excuses.
    No more putting it off.
    Just start! :)
    And don't worry..... There are a lot of us here in the MFP community who completely understand how tough it is and are happy to offer support.
  • Fuzzipeg
    Fuzzipeg Posts: 2,301 Member
    You may find supplements helpful, particularly ones to aid conversion t4 to t3. Selenium, other minerals and various vitamins. Your national thyroid support site should have suggestions you can relate more to your issues.

    If those kits are good for your meals, how about instead of going halves, give him 2/3rds, smaller portions as long as it does not leave you overly hungry. Also, are you able to listen to when you have had sufficient. Some find it helpful to have a glass of water 20/30 minutes before dinning, you get to the table feeling less hungry. You could always add a squeeze of lemon juice to it because this aids digestion something which can go off when hypo and more mature.

    It can help to read round the subject too, various thyroid support sites.

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