It crept up on me again....

Hello Febarella, like you, I find myself wondering how I could be in this state again. I too suffer with thyroid issues, but pretty much have the situation under control through medication. No, my problem is just plain eating out of control. I am 51 years old, 5'10" and 227 lbs. Like you, I got a little shock when I viewed a document from my doctor which classified me as obese. Now, don't get me wrong, I had known my weight prior to seeing that classification, but there is something quite shocking when it is written down on a doctor's report. So, what I would like to say to you is, take it one day at a time. Don't beat yourself up over where you presently find yourself. Just purpose each day to try to make healthy choices with your eating and include a little exercise when you can. Acknowledge that you may have a slip up from time to time, but do a quick course correction and continue to move forward. You can do it.

Hello, I've just recently come back also because I refused to go up a size! I have been on medication for my thyroid for about 18 years now. While It's definitely medically necessary to get the thyroid regulated it wasn't the miracle I was hoping for either. The pounds didn't go away and I struggled with bouts of fatigue, still do. I just want you to be prepared, maybe you will have much better luck with the medicine than I. What did work for me is the healthier eating and an exercise routine. Some days it's the last thing I want to do but once I do it's worth the effort. Almost instantly. It is as much a mental issue as it is physical. I wish you the best of luck and feel free to request me.