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How to exercise and lose weight (when fatigue won't go away)

FlawedImp
FlawedImp Posts: 5
edited January 23 in Motivation and Support
At 22 and 5'2, I weigh 200lbs. Most of my weight I gained due to having Hypothyroidism, and the fatigue that comes with it can be a real pain when you want to exercise. It makes getting up and doing your thing almost impossible. Any suggestions on how to fight the fatigue?

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  • Momieof2girls
    Momieof2girls Posts: 79 Member
    Is your thyroid under control? I'm not a Dr but would think that that would make a huge diff. Also something to remember is when your tired exercise anyway. After a while the exercising will help you have more energy. Add me for support if you'd like!
  • FlawedImp
    FlawedImp Posts: 5
    My thyroid is under control, and I take my medication the way I'm supposed to. Fatigue is just one of the things that hasn't gone away, and I haven't worked the weight off since gaining. My problem is just getting motivated enough to get up and work out.
  • xvxCelticWandererxvx
    xvxCelticWandererxvx Posts: 2,890 Member
    Hypothyroidism is the worst! Are your levels in the normal range? Are you taking supplements? People with hypo need to take vitamin D3, magnesium, potassium, fish oil, B complex, calcium, vitamin C. Drink plenty of water also. Processed sugar, soy and gluten are a no no, as is frequently eating foods high in estrogen. Check out the page "Thryoid Sexy" on FB for more info.
  • FlawedImp
    FlawedImp Posts: 5
    My levels are in the normal range, yes. I have been taking supplements, but I hadn't started taking magnesium or calcium. No soy, no gluten, no processed sugars? I can do that.. I think. Water I drink tons of.
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