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Hypothyroidism nightmare!

jazzylopez
jazzylopez Posts: 43 Member
edited December 17 in Social Groups
I started gaining a lot of weight in 2009 and tried a lot of different diets. I was always discouraged by my lack of progress. Near the end of 2009 I was about 150lbs & very unhappy with myself. I was tired all the time & felt like sleeping everyday. I was working at that time & getting up in the morning was a struggle for me. I was getting muscle cramps with every move I made & all my muscles were so sore. It got so bad that even walking or chewing food was a pain. I really thought it was just stress causing all this until I finally decided to go to the doctor & figure out what was going on. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism on May 4th 2010 & weighed 166lbs. I was very surprised since I've never had any health problems before. My TSH levels where off the charts (>100) even my doctor was shocked, he said "I really don't know how you are functioning" :noway:

He put me on levothyroxin and within a month I lost 10 lbs :happy: I've been on the fitness wagon ever since. I found it very hard & challenging in the beginning that I did give up a few times.. well maybe more then a few.. :smile: But I had the help, motivation & encouragement of my wonderful husband. He has pushed me to my limits even when I was so stubborn. We have both been on a diet & exercise plan & will continue until we both reach our goals.

Here are some pictures of my journey with Hypothyroidism.

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It is not easy but it's not impossible!

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  • debbylee22
    debbylee22 Posts: 456 Member
    Thanks for sharing! It gives hope. :happy:
  • shellsy0424
    shellsy0424 Posts: 127 Member
    yes, you are very inspiring:)
  • Sueboo31
    Sueboo31 Posts: 128
    Thanks for sharing and for the encouragement! You look incredible!
  • dschavers
    dschavers Posts: 55 Member
    You look great! Thanks for sharing your story.
    Hypothyroidism is a struggle and it helps others to know how successful your journey has been.
  • shvits
    shvits Posts: 249 Member
    you look great! Gives me encouragement. I too am able to loose now.
  • seaglass2
    seaglass2 Posts: 192
    Awesome! Thanks for sharing your story! You look wonderful and healthy!!
  • tecallahan
    tecallahan Posts: 732 Member
    Beautiful!! Stay strong--- you are doing something great!
  • dalmiechick45
    dalmiechick45 Posts: 164 Member
    you look amazing! Any tips foods etc.....
  • ginnylee74
    ginnylee74 Posts: 398 Member
    Thank you so much for the inspiration. You look wonderful and younger too. (You'll appreciate that when you get older)

    Healthy living!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're doing a wonderful job.
  • jroseonline
    jroseonline Posts: 45 Member
    Thanks so much for sharing!! An inspiration.
  • sm423
    sm423 Posts: 208 Member
    Yes, thank you for sharing. I just found out I had hypo like two weeks ago and have since started medication. I wasn't to the point you were, but i have def been giving it my all and not losing much, it was so discouraging. Reading your story and seeing your pictures has truly given me hope. Thank you!!
  • jazzylopez
    jazzylopez Posts: 43 Member
    yes, you are very inspiring:)

    Thank you!
  • jazzylopez
    jazzylopez Posts: 43 Member
    Thanks for sharing and for the encouragement! You look incredible!

    :) Thank you!
  • jazzylopez
    jazzylopez Posts: 43 Member
    You look great! Thanks for sharing your story.
    Hypothyroidism is a struggle and it helps others to know how successful your journey has been.

    Thank you :)
  • jazzylopez
    jazzylopez Posts: 43 Member
    you look great! Gives me encouragement. I too am able to loose now.

    Thank you!

    Yay, keep it up, stay positive & don't give up!
  • jazzylopez
    jazzylopez Posts: 43 Member
    Awesome! Thanks for sharing your story! You look wonderful and healthy!!

    thank you!
  • jazzylopez
    jazzylopez Posts: 43 Member
    Beautiful!! Stay strong--- you are doing something great!

    Thank you very much! :)
  • jazzylopez
    jazzylopez Posts: 43 Member
    Thank you so much for the inspiration. You look wonderful and younger too. (You'll appreciate that when you get older)

    Healthy living!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're doing a wonderful job.

    (^__^) thank you!
  • jazzylopez
    jazzylopez Posts: 43 Member
    Yes, thank you for sharing. I just found out I had hypo like two weeks ago and have since started medication. I wasn't to the point you were, but i have def been giving it my all and not losing much, it was so discouraging. Reading your story and seeing your pictures has truly given me hope. Thank you!!

    awww you're welcome! Stay positive & Don't give up, if what you are doing is not working don't be afraid to change up your diet and workout routine.
  • happyukrainian
    happyukrainian Posts: 17
    WOW!!! GOOD FOR YOU! I KNOW IT TOOK ALOT OF WORK.YOU LOOK GREAT!:smile:
  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    Tell us more about how you did it!
  • robynrae_1
    robynrae_1 Posts: 712 Member
    WOW aTSH of >100 how did you function? Mine was 13 and I slept all the time,

    Great Job!!
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