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    Just started my fitness journey today!

    Posts: 23
    edited January 31 in Introduce Yourself
    Hello! I just joined myfitnesspal today. I plan to lose 45lbs! I am currently 190lbs 5 6". I have had an issue losing weight and was diagnosed with Hoshimotos disease, but I am not using the disease as an excuse to be overweight. I just started taking a thyroid replacement called Armour and hope that this will help with my energy levels to keep going to the gym. I am very excited!

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    • Posts: 5 Member
      Good luck!!!
    • Posts: 1
      Good Luck! : )
    • Posts: 8
      Hi,

      Welcome!! I've recently had surgery for Graves disease, so I have to take thyroxine on a daily basis. The app is brilliant for guiding you and I also find a motivator to exercise - especially when I want something else to eat...ha ha :-) Good luck on your journey.
    • Posts: 9 Member
      I have Hoshimoto's as well (diagnosed a year ago), so I can relate. If you need some encouragement or someone on your side, add me as a friend. I'm always looking for support and for people I can support in return.
    • Posts: 23
      Thank you:)
    • Posts: 129 Member
      Good luck! Add me as a friend if you need some support. It's tough with a hormone problem ( I have PCOS), but you can do it!
    • Posts: 23
      @booksflutterb- I would love any advice you would have for me! I have only been on Armour for a total of 4 days now. I have heard that you should cut soy, glutton and dairy out of your diet. Is this true with Hoshimotos?
    • Posts: 37
      Good luck on your journey!!!!!
    • Posts: 23
      @debaloo I will add you! Once I figure out how to use this website lol yes, it is hard with hormone issues. Luckily I have seen one of the best endocrinologists in the country for my disease. Just need a little extra push to get on track. Thank you for the support :)
    • Posts: 23
      @brahma14 Thank you!!! :)
    • Posts: 23
      @rutzybabe Thank you for the support! :) How do you like medication that you are on?
    • Posts: 23
      @whiskeygirl14 Thank you! :)
    • Posts: 794 Member
      Just remember, a year from today, you'll be happy you started today! Good luck!
    • Posts: 275 Member
      Welcome, and good luck to you. You can add me if you would like.
    • Posts: 367 Member
      A great place to start is here - you can't go wrong. Best of luck in your journey.
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