I'm a new MFP user and stumbled upon this group.

I am completely disgusted with Hashimoto's (thyroiditis) and ready to kick it's behind! The quest of health and fitness is nothing new to me. I go hard (for about 3 months) and quit. I'm ready to be done with my short term commitments and go whole hog. It's just this Hashimoto kicks my butt, over and over. In the past year I have gained….(gulp) 40 pounds. While the doctors I go to see this as a situation that "happens to people over time." I am NOT okay with this and I'm not ready to be those people it happens to. I'm ready to optimize my thyroid and severely kicking Hashimoto right in the rear end. Are there are fellow Hashi peeps that have any recommendations.

Right now I'm following a beginner guide to walking a half marathon. My goal is to walk a half marathon in October. I've entered myself in a 5K in May. My plan is to consume 1400-1500 calories in the 27 weeks until the half marathon. I'll be walking 4 to 5 days a week in the interim. I know I did not gain 40+ pounds overnight and won't loose it overnight. It will be a slow process but, one that I deserve to follow.

I'm looking for friends that can help me kick Hashi right were it counts and find a healthy lifestyle. If that applies to you jump on this bandwagon and send your girl a friend invite. Get ready to see the incredible shrinking woman….right here!!!