Looking for Others with Hypothyroidism

tbrey0
tbrey0 Posts: 16
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Hi! I would like to connect with some other members who are hypothyroid like myself.

It sure makes losing weight REALLY hard (and gaining weight way too EASY)!!

If we encourage and support each other, it makes our struggle easier :smile:
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  • Andrea419
    Andrea419 Posts: 83 Member
    Hello :) I have hashimotos - I was diagnosed about nine years ago. It really is so much harder to lose the weight. Feel free to add me.
  • kizzes12
    kizzes12 Posts: 41 Member
    me too..its so annoying that our metabolism is like that of a baby ..add me!!
  • eatyourselffitter
    eatyourselffitter Posts: 42 Member
    I have hypothyroidism as well. I log on everyday so feel free to add me, if you like!
  • misterbuddos
    misterbuddos Posts: 3 Member
    Probably won't be a lot of dudes for this thread but you can include me.
  • jbs2travel
    jbs2travel Posts: 68 Member
    Me, too! I am 66 yrs old which makes it even more difficult. You can add me if you like - I am on every day.
  • navydentalchic
    navydentalchic Posts: 234 Member
    Feel free to add me! I have the same thing!
  • cricketpup
    cricketpup Posts: 28 Member
    Add me :bigsmile:
  • shellfly
    shellfly Posts: 186
    I've had it since I was a child. Feel free to add me.
  • tbrey0
    tbrey0 Posts: 16
    Hi! It is good to meet and support others with hypothyroidism. Were you diagnosed after you created your profile? It says you have no health conditions.
  • tinyzombie
    tinyzombie Posts: 128 Member
    Hypothyroidism here, too - I got diagnosed with it about two years ago. It SUCKS! Anyone can feel free to add me, I've only just started getting involved in the "community" aspect of MFP and would love some fitness buddies!
  • jiggy_gibby
    jiggy_gibby Posts: 197
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/753-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism Join the hypo group if you like... :)
  • JessicaZen
    JessicaZen Posts: 149 Member
    I have Hypothyroidism and also PCOS and have lost 121 pounds would love to support you you can do this it just takes a little longer and a little harder work.
  • halleyg2
    halleyg2 Posts: 66 Member
    I hear ya! I was diagnosed at age 8. If you'd like support, feel free to add me.
  • MandaKayMakesIt
    MandaKayMakesIt Posts: 81
    Same here! Been struggling with it since I was 9, so feel free to add me!
  • shaunasmith303
    shaunasmith303 Posts: 9 Member
    Me me ME! You can add me if you'd like. :laugh:
  • Kat5343
    Kat5343 Posts: 451 Member
    I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's right after the birth of my daughter almost 9 years ago. Feel free to add me.
  • jnsb
    jnsb Posts: 20
    I do, pregnancy induced. Everyone here, please feel free to add me!
  • The_New_Christina
    The_New_Christina Posts: 818 Member
    I was diagnosed borderline hypo 4 yrs ago. Add me if u like
  • Liz12mae
    Liz12mae Posts: 57 Member
    i have hypothyrodism. i will send you a request! anyone else feel free to add me too! i was diagnosed a few years ago and they keep having to mess with my meds cuase my levels are never right. :-/ but since september i have lost 25 pounds and i log every day! :)
  • LizCO2DC
    LizCO2DC Posts: 92 Member
    I've been diagnosed hypo for over 10 years now, but I just found out a few months ago that I have hashimotos. Losing weight is such a battle! Would love to add others for support!
  • morseck
    morseck Posts: 9 Member
    Hello :) I have hashimotos - I was diagnosed about nine years ago. It really is so much harder to lose the weight. Feel free to add me.

    This is totally untrue. Everyone is different. I am 34 years old and was diagnosed with Hasimoto's Thyroiditis as well. I found that once I started and realized I could control my calorie intake and activity just like everyone else. I lost 63 pounds. I have done it since 7/21 of this year. If I can do it, so can everyone else. I only used this application and have now (since this week) began exercising about 20 minutes 3 times per week.

    I wish you all the luck in the world. I think more so than the disease, you are your own obsticle. My mother said it is easy to put a disability or an illness in the way of your success. She said, you are either a factor or an obsticle in your own success!
  • juliemouse83
    juliemouse83 Posts: 6,663 Member
    Same here...I'm on medication for it, and APPARENTLY it's supposed to level me out so weight loss isn't supposed to be any more difficult for me than anyone else. WHATEVER... :laugh: I think it is simply a matter of being unique.

    It's all good...Nice to see I'm in good company.

    Is anyone else on meds?
  • taciturnity
    taciturnity Posts: 69 Member
    Hey there, I have hypothyroidism too. I'm 25 now. I wasn't diagnosed until I was about 18. But I definitely struggle with it. It makes losing weight harder, but I don't want to use it as my excuse anymore. Feel free to add me (anyone on here). :) Love to support and be supported :)
  • emrod83
    emrod83 Posts: 29 Member
    Hi there! I am Hypo as well. I had partial thyroidectomy in late 2010 due to goiter and started on thyroid meds 4 months ago. Still working on getting my levels right but it's a work-in-progress! Feel Free to add me =)
  • morseck
    morseck Posts: 9 Member
    i have hypothyrodism. i will send you a request! anyone else feel free to add me too! i was diagnosed a few years ago and they keep having to mess with my meds cuase my levels are never right. :-/ but since september i have lost 25 pounds and i log every day! :)

    AWESOME!! Also, for all of you on Synthroid or Levoxil or levothyroxine, think about Armour! I worked on finding the right meds for over 15 years. This is more difficult to titrate, or find the perfect dose, but it has no side effects because it is natural thyroid hormone. Best part, paying for it out of pocket at Walmart costs about $6 per month!!
  • tbrey0
    tbrey0 Posts: 16
    You are right, it is true that more women have hypothyroidism than men. Thanks for your reply!
  • Amaryllisbloom
    Amaryllisbloom Posts: 2
    I'm hypo. I've been medicated for a little over a year. Right now, I'm taking 200mcg Levothyoxin, and my THS levels are at 46. I've got no friends yet, and I'm really not sure if I'm doing this right. But' if you add me I'm sure I will eventually figure this all out. lol
  • tbrey0
    tbrey0 Posts: 16
    Hi! It is good to meet and support others with hypothyroidism. Were you diagnosed after you created your profile? It says you have no health conditions.

    Oops! This was supposed to be a reply to Eatyourselffitter only.

    I'm still trying to get used to this message board :-)
  • Shelbert79
    Shelbert79 Posts: 510 Member
    I was hyperthyroid but had my thyroid removed when I was pregnant with my last baby (who's 2) so now I'm hypo. I ended 2011 at 210lbs and thanks to MFP and Jillian Michael's DVD's, I'm down to 162lbs. It's been a long, hard road but it's been worth it. Feel free to add me, if you'd like. Don't give up, keep working hard and you'll beat your body into submission.
  • TammyS3
    TammyS3 Posts: 28 Member
    I also have Hashimoto's. It makes it very difficult to lose, and yes, very easy to gain. But, I'm so tired of the weight, I'm determined!!!!

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