any hypothyroidism or fibromyalgia sucess stories?

I feel the same way. I've had hypothyroidsm for about 6 years and have always found it difficult to lose weight. However, with regular meals and the right amount of calories I've lost, so far, 14 pounds. It has been slow and I have been doing this since the end of January, but they say slow weight loss is better than fast. Feel free to add me!

Hypo here.

I lost 20# here, gained about 8# back because I got lazy.

And I'm a runner now!

I have fibromyalgia. It's a struggle some days to get up and get active...you will learn that your motto when it comes to activity is "do what you can". Being active actually helps keep the pain flares at bay. I highly recommend any activities in water (swimming laps, water aerobics), and yoga. Best of luck to you!

i have hypothyroidism- was diagnosed 13 years ago at 26 years old. Im fit and healthy.

I was diagnosed hypothyroid 3 years ago. Part of my story is on my profile page, but you can find the rest of it in my blog, here on MFP. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/mariposa224 It wasn't easy, and, I imagine that fibromyalgia will add to the difficulty. But you CAN do it. Best wishes to you!

ETA: I'm 40 years old now, reached my goal 8 months ago & have maintained it since. I've never been smaller, since I was a child, than I am now. The last time I remember wearing jeans this small, I was in 8th grade. Oh, and I probably weigh at least 20 lbs more than I did at that time, that's the awesome things about resistance training (and weight training). Muscle is much more dense than fat, so you can weigh more but actually take up less space. lol I wanted to be 140 lbs (which I am), but figured I might get to a size 8. I wear 4s & 6s. :happy:

I have had hypothyroidism for 26 years. I discovered it when I didn't lose weight after my first pregnancy. It was a struggle, but 12 years ago I started to eat food with a low glycemic index. That helped me lose 25 pounds over two years, and maintain it for almost 10 years. Then some more changes made me gain half of that back. That's when I started using MFP, and with strict logging and control of what I ate, I lost what I had gained and then some, 28 pounds all together. Since I was at my biggest, I have lost 22 kilos.

It's been hard work, but it's been worth it. I am lighter, healthier and have more energy in the periods when I have been able to control what I eat than when I have ignored my health.

Good luck!

I'm a near-success story.

My Fibro medications and supplements are logged daily in my open food diary. Anyone is welcome to see what I'm taking.

Weight lifting made my Fibro symptoms worse in the beginning, but the more I do, the less symptoms I have.

I began Intermittent Fasting. After my first 24 hour fast, drinking nothing but water....I had no pain. NO pain. I can't remember a day like that....ever. I'm always hurting, some days more than others. To be able to move in every direction and not hurt was unbelievable. Several hours after eating, the pain returned.

I'm left considering two thoughts. I've read that fasting decreases inflammation. Not sure if this could play a part in it. The other thought is that maybe I do have a food allergy causing it that I have yet to identify. I have fasted several times since then, and I have noticed a huge decrease in symptoms each time. I'm probably going to have to do a full elimination diet. I've already tried eliminating the ones everyone suggests: artificial sweeteners, gluten, dyes, etc. I must be missing something. I haven't come up with all the answers, and I still have days when nothing helps. But, I have DEFINITELY found ways to manage and control the majority of my days. The chronic fatigue....not so much. I know a lot of it also has to do with the meds I'm on.

Hypothyroidsim: I tried out Synthroid and began losing my hair. My thyroid problems come and go. I freaked out at the hair loss, stopped taking the meds, and it's going untreated for now. Eating better and exercising seems to have helped increase my metabolism even with a crappy thyroid. I'm still losing 2-3 lbs. most weeks, and that's while taking Fibro meds that make weight loss difficult.

So, I DO believe it can be managed. It has taken a lot of patience and persistence. I have had to learn to listen to my body a lot more, and adjust my life and habits considerably. My goal is to get off ALL the meds, and lead as normal of a life as I can. I refuse to allow FM to disable me if I can help it. At least I'm not going down without a fight.

hi! i have hypothryoidism (hashimoto's disease) and two years ago i lost 40+ pounds in 4-5 months. i don't have a "final" picture but this is as close as i have. unfortunately after that things got bad within my family and i had other issues that cause me to gain it back, but i'm working on it now again and losing at about the same rate!

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Good to read all of your stories I have Hypothyroidism that is now in control- but losing weight feeld like a losing battle....you have given me some motivation.