HI all new member here

LadyFleata

HI I'm Tracey.I'm 32 and I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Hypothyroidism, makes loosing weight an uphill struggle.

Currently i'm using a static bike on the lower resistance setting and Exerbest gym class workout on the wii. Both are low impact so no stress on my joints.

I have a blog http://tiredofbeing2tired.blogspot.com where i post a daily blog about how im coping, what im trying and what i find out about CFS alont the way.

I was recommended this site as i have wasted money on weight watchers and tescos diets both of which didnt loose me a single lbs but cost me lost of £££'s.

I'm also allergic to wheat, severely allergic to wheat and aspartame, which means alot of diet and none sugar food/drinks are a no go too.

Coping everyday and my husband stops my buying chocolate. To date I havent had a single peice of choclate single boxing 2011 to 1 month and counting. It's not easy tho, I crave chocolate everyday.

tecallahan

HI I'm Tracey.I'm 32 and I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Hypothyroidism, makes loosing weight an uphill struggle.

Currently i'm using a static bike on the lower resistance setting and Exerbest gym class workout on the wii. Both are low impact so no stress on my joints.

I have a blog http://tiredofbeing2tired.blogspot.com where i post a daily blog about how im coping, what im trying and what i find out about CFS alont the way.

I was recommended this site as i have wasted money on weight watchers and tescos diets both of which didnt loose me a single lbs but cost me lost of £££'s.

I'm also allergic to wheat, severely allergic to wheat and aspartame, which means alot of diet and none sugar food/drinks are a no go too.

Coping everyday and my husband stops my buying chocolate. To date I havent had a single peice of choclate single boxing 2011 to 1 month and counting. It's not easy tho, I crave chocolate everyday.

Welcome, LadyFiesta!! We can relate to your story!! I think food logging does help though -- and some of us are losing a little bit of weight although we work hard for every pound!! I workout 6 days a week, eat 1200 calories a day... still I have only managed to lose 6 pounds since November!!

Do they have STEVIA in England? I use a sweetener called "Raw Stevia" -- it's as sweet as sugar, but all natural - no aspartame or saccharin. Might help you to have that around.

Not surprising, most people with hypo are sensitive or allergic to the gluten in grains. We should also avoid soy products.

Please invite me as a friend if you want to share food diaries!!
Terri

seaglass2

Hi Tracey - welcome!

I am new to the group as well. I think the more you talk to people you find that it's all a matter of trial and error to figure all of this out and it can be very frustrating.

It's nice to have this group to know you are not alone! Sharing stories and ideas is helpful because there is always something new to learn.

I am also a chocoholic!

Donna