New(ish) to MFP Need support

m_wilh

I've been on FB for about a month now. I haven't introduced myself or sought out friends because I wanted to test things out to see if I liked the sight and would stay with it. I've found that I love it! I'm a 45-year-old wife and mom to four sons ages 22, 17, 11, and 9. I have a wonderful husband of almost 25 years who is very loving and supportive of me. I am also a former public school teacher who now stays home to homeschool our children (the ones still left to graduate, that is).

I've been trying to lose weight for awhile now. I tried so hard, but the pounds wouldn't come off no matter what I did. I'll spare you the long details, but I found out this past summer that I have a host of health issues that was preventing weight loss. The 3 biggies were hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia, and a metabolic stress disorder. The doctor said just one of those at my age would hinder weight loss, but I had three!

I was put on a very strict lifestyle change where my carbs and proteins have been limited to 60 grams each a day. I've finally started seeing progress (I'm at a 29 pound loss in a 10 month period of time), and have made up my mind that I will not go back to the way I was. I have 46 more pounds to meet my goal and if it takes me two years to lose it, then I'm okay with that.

I need some supportive friends to help me with the process. I've loved reading all the positive words of encouragement given to so many others who needed it and am ready to jump in myself. Please contact me if you are interested in being on my friend's list.

bluegirl10

Hi and Welcome! Yes, MFP this awesome and the people and support is great! Congrats on your weight loss so far! Feel free to add me. :flowerforyou:

Jewel0124

Welcome! Feel Free to add me.

ChangingTami

Welcome!! I also have a Hypothyroid, it's a struggle some times but I am doing it. The encouragement here is outstanding. I have sent you a friend request if you would like to add me.