I'm meant to be struggling with this...

trudijoy
trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
in Success Stories
... I'm meant to be finding this hard. why else would I have never done it this way before?

2008 Dropped from 112 kg to 88kg, took me 18 months of slogging it out in the gym and trying to eat well.

2013 - in 71 days I've dropped 12 kg, I eat what I want (within cals), I've barely been in the gym, mostly using the stationery bike and small home gym at home, walking, swimming and playing netball and I don't really care about the stupid array of rules. I'm more toned, smaller, healthier, happier and getting pretty thin

BUT I'm hypothyroid, barely recovered from depression (literally just had the 'all clear' on Wednesday), dealing with my fathers terminal cancer ( so a huge amount of stress), have an ED that screwed up my metabolism even further, and am ridiculously accident prone to the point where my boss has told me if I break another toe he's cutting off my feet :p

I shouldn't be able to do this. But I am. SO CAN YOU!

This week I'll hit my 'halfway to my goal' mark. By this winter (june july and august where I live) I'll be thin. I love this :)

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  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    Solid post.

    Too often I run into posts of people complaining they can't.

    It's nice to get these.
  • crystalflame
    crystalflame Posts: 1,049 Member
    You're awesome. And very right. Keep at it =)
  • SarahHebert1
    SarahHebert1 Posts: 98 Member
    Thanks for the inspiration. I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and love hearing that we can lose the weight. It's nice that you've found a great balance between what you want and what your body needs.
  • dangerousdumpling
    dangerousdumpling Posts: 1,109 Member
    Your determination is a beautiful thing. TFS.
  • Ally_93
    Ally_93 Posts: 45 Member
    Good on you!! You've come so far and tried so hard! That is a really hard thing to do, and you've stuck with it no matter what. Be proud of yourself and don't give up!! :)
  • sunshine11111
    sunshine11111 Posts: 48 Member
    Good job! I have hypothyroidism too, and this makes me feel hopeful. I can't wait to get to the halfway mark. :D
  • MeIShouldB
    MeIShouldB Posts: 578 Member
    ... I'm meant to be finding this hard. why else would I have never done it this way before?

    2008 Dropped from 112 kg to 88kg, took me 18 months of slogging it out in the gym and trying to eat well.

    2013 - in 71 days I've dropped 12 kg, I eat what I want (within cals), I've barely been in the gym, mostly using the stationery bike and small home gym at home, walking, swimming and playing netball and I don't really care about the stupid array of rules. I'm more toned, smaller, healthier, happier and getting pretty thin

    BUT I'm hypothyroid, barely recovered from depression (literally just had the 'all clear' on Wednesday), dealing with my fathers terminal cancer ( so a huge amount of stress), have an ED that screwed up my metabolism even further, and am ridiculously accident prone to the point where my boss has told me if I break another toe he's cutting off my feet :p

    I shouldn't be able to do this. But I am. SO CAN YOU!

    This week I'll hit my 'halfway to my goal' mark. By this winter (june july and august where I live) I'll be thin. I love this :)

    I LOOOOVE YOUR ATTITUDE. GO YOU!
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    thanks everyone. . . it just goes to show that a little determination goes a very long way
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    Yeah. You got this.
  • xjckemx
    xjckemx Posts: 95 Member
    Hey, it's great to hear. Yr one of my most positive friends on here, I love your updates as I can hear the enthusiasm. Yr doing fantastic, way to go!!! . Keep it up :))
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    Hey, it's great to hear. Yr one of my most positive friends on here, I love your updates as I can hear the enthusiasm. Yr doing fantastic, way to go!!! . Keep it up :))

    that means so much. with everything i went through i had people (former best friend included) who told me it was negative to be honest about how I was feeling if those feelings weren't sunshine and rainbows, and so being told i'm positive is as great as being told i'm 'getting thin':)

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