Low Thyroid, Depression & Overweight

Nicole1375

Hi,

My name is Nicole and I'm new to the site. I am a 35 year old female who is not happy with her weight for asthetic reasons as well as that I am concerned about my health. I am really hoping that by using this web site I will be more conscious of what I am eating and hold myself accountable for my diet and excercise. I would love to have as much support as possible, as I HATE to excercise but I'm getting to an age where I need to do it now or face health consequences later in life. I have struggled with LOW thyroidism since I was 14 years old and I struggle everyday to have the energy to just go to work and enjoy life. I also have been dealing with depression for the last 10+ years and take medication that doesn't help with my weight. If you are in the same situation that I am in or have been I would love to have your support and feedback. It's nice to know someone else is going through the same thing and can give you hope.


Thanks

Nicole

beatlemom

You can add me if you want. I have had hypothyroidism for several years now. I love this site! It has really helped me.

audigal2008

I have also had thyroid issues feel free to add me!

BJC78

I also have hypothyroidism ...have had it for about 11 yrs. Finally back on meds after a year...its been about 4 months and im feeling great. Feel free to add me if you'd like!

mheightchew

Add me too! Hypothyroidism, depression and overweight! CHECK, CHECK and CHECK! I need all of the support I can get as well!

matriarchy

I was found to be hyperthyroid about 5 years ago, and finally got the right level of meds after changing docs. It probably contributed to my weight gain, but fixing it doesn't make the weight come off - not fair! I don't have clinical depression, but I do struggle with a difficult life that sometimes makes it hard to feel motivated. I also deal with chronic pain from tendontis, plantar faciatis (foot/heel), and bad knees, so I also hate to exercise - it hurts! But, I have lost over 50 lbs in the past year, and it hurts less.

What I have done is find things I enjoy, that also count as exercise. I garden vigorously. I walk to the store with a wagon to get groceries between bigger shopping trips. I do a lot around the house - renovation projects, landscaping, painting, etc. I hand laundry outdoors, wash dishes by hand, stand instead of sitting. That way, I am in motion most of the day, but i don't think of it as "exercise."

I like this site because it really makes clear the link between food, motion, and metabolism. I can "earn" more food with exercise, if I am still hungry. If I don't feel like moving, than I can't eat more than my goal calorie level, if I want to keep losing weight. I can also see that if I eat, say, a candy bar, that I will have to do x-minutes of work to get rid of it - so I can ask myself how much I really need that snack. We all find our own little tricks that work for us - or don't - and that's the benefit of reading forums - you get new ideas.

MyFriendLinn

Me three or five or ten of us now. We are in this together, glad you are here, count me in as a good supportive weight loss friend, you are not alone!!!:flowerforyou:

kunmingmom

Hi Nicole,
I was on Lexapro for 4.5 years and gained 30 lbs. from it! I know this is very common with antidepressants. I've been off it for 2 years and also started running 2 years ago. Have lost 20 of the 30 and am trying hard to eat healthier and to do more strength training. You can add me as a friend!
You will get a lot of support from the people at MFP!
Laurie

suerun11

I was so excited when I search for Thyroid on MFP when I found you guys! The Dr found a tumor on my Thyroid last week during an Ultrasound. I am staying positive. All the symptoms/issues you girls have I currently have, I need support too! Do you girls always feel hungry? I AM ALWAYS HUNGRY! I hate it!

hello_kyla

I also just was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Feel free to add me. We can support each other!

lcurrier

Hi Nicole,
I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer in 1995 and had my Thyroid gland removed. I could always eat what I wanted and not gain weight until the day I had my Thyroidectomy. I was 25. I gained about 30lbs in a month and have struggled with my weight ever since. I have done weight Watchers and Jenny Craig and had success with both but gained every pound back. Last summer I lost 35 lbs. on Jenny Craig but I gaine dit back. I just went to put on a pair of shorts I wore last Summer and couldn't even get them around my waist and ended up in tears so I am right there with you. The emotional side to the weight is a viscious circle and I totally empathize. I am new to this site and learning my way around as well but if you know how to add me as support I would be happy to share war stories with you! Maybe we can keep one another positive!

joeysrib

I don't have thyroid problems, but I have been battling depression for over 25 years. I have been on prozac, wellbutrin, and effexor. Then I turned 40, and I decided that I had had enough. Now, I an 41, not on any antidepressants, and started this new journey.

Maybe I need to be on meds, but for now, I feel pretty good, not great, but pretty good!

I will say this though, I did enjoy the effexor, it REALLY increased my libido. My husband loved it to;-)

Feel free to add me, you will find a lot of encouragement here!

lannahgirl

I have hypothroidism also, found out last month, I knew something was wrong, my lil sis has it, I hate that it's hard to loose this weight, I have a long journey ahead of me, feel free to add me!