Friendship & Intro Thread
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Hey all! I have been a part of this group for awhile and figured it's time to post on the intro thread
My name is Rose I am a mom of 4 and I work full time. I was diagnosed hypo, then hyper, then finally with hashimoto's and then thyroid cancer in October of 2011. After having two surgeries for a complete thyroidectomy I am still working at finding my 'perfect' level. I recently found out that my blood results still show hashi's, my tumormarker level is high and I still have a decent amount of thyroid tissue left - so now I have blood tests every 6 weeks. It's a hassle and I am over it but I am also happy they are watching my levels so closely - now if they could help with the 70lbs I've gained since 2011!
I would love any friends that can relate!
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Hi everyone!
I hope you all are having a good day/night/morning depending on where you live! ????
I was diagnosed with hyper and graves about 10 years ago. I was allergic to both anti thyroid meds but continued on beta blockers and they did help. In March, I went into thyroid storm. I was hospitalized for 6 nights. (HR resting 170!) So I had RAI done. (yuck, I know but it was that or my heart)
Obviously, now I am going hypo. I am not on meds yet so I am easily able to gain 6 ounces per day which is what brought me to my fitness pal.
I am currently eating 1550 cals per day and I walk at 3.5 mph everyday for 2-3 miles. I am almost maintaining 150 pounds but creep up and down sometimes more up than down! I use TDEE at 20%.
I am beginning to think I need to ea even less, but I always feel hungry now! I use a food scale and am pretty diligent about counting.
My THS last test was .04, my t4 free was 1.50. Prior to that THS was .05 and t4 free was 5.60.
Anyway I am 53 years old. Is there really any hope of not gaining as I go hypo?0 -
I'm 45, with Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease). I kept gaining even after taking Synthroid. I started losing once I learned to log everything I eat & drink accurately & honestly. Logging works.I am going hypo. I am not on meds yet so I am easily able to gain 6 ounces per day which is what brought me to my fitness pal.
I am currently eating 1550 cals per day and I walk at 3.5 mph everyday for 2-3 miles. I am almost maintaining 150 pounds but creep up and down sometimes more up than down! I use TDEE at 20%.
I am beginning to think I need to ea even less, but I always feel hungry now! I use a food scale and am pretty diligent about counting.
My THS last test was .04, my t4 free was 1.50. Prior to that THS was .05 and t4 free was 5.60.
Anyway I am 53 years old. Is there really any hope of not gaining as I go hypo?
Weigh literally everything—even packaged foods. Measure all liquids with calories—including whatever you put in your coffee. Learn to find accurate database entries. There's a lot of junk data in there.
If you still aren't losing, get an activity tracker or heart-rate monitor, or eat back half your exercise calories.
Everybody's different, and it will take trial & error to find what works for you. Do not give up! Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0 -
I'm 45, with Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease). I kept gaining even after taking Synthroid. I started losing once I learned to log everything I eat & drink accurately & honestly. Logging works.I am going hypo. I am not on meds yet so I am easily able to gain 6 ounces per day which is what brought me to my fitness pal.
I am currently eating 1550 cals per day and I walk at 3.5 mph everyday for 2-3 miles. I am almost maintaining 150 pounds but creep up and down sometimes more up than down! I use TDEE at 20%.
I am beginning to think I need to ea even less, but I always feel hungry now! I use a food scale and am pretty diligent about counting.
My THS last test was .04, my t4 free was 1.50. Prior to that THS was .05 and t4 free was 5.60.
Anyway I am 53 years old. Is there really any hope of not gaining as I go hypo?
Weigh literally everything—even packaged foods. Measure all liquids with calories—including whatever you put in your coffee. Learn to find accurate database entries. There's a lot of junk data in there.
If you still aren't losing, get an activity tracker or heart-rate monitor, or eat back half your exercise calories.
Everybody's different, and it will take trial & error to find what works for you. Do not give up! Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
Thank you! Yes, I have heard that meds don't necessarily help you with the weight gain. I am happy that because of this site, I have learned how to count EVERYTHING, and have been able to fairly maintain my weight.0 -
Hello everybody!
I'm 34yrs old 5'1"and currently weigh 170 lbs. I should be somewhere between 115-130. I take antidepressants, anxiety, ADD and sleeping meds. Not to mention my hypothyroid meds as well. I've tried several fad diets and exercising and liposuction. It's been very discouraging. I've had hypothyroidism for 7 years now. I think it started after or during the birth of my youngest child. I've also had type II diabetes.
What am I doing now? I'm going to start Isagenix and see if that lights a fire under my bum... I am also going to see a new endocrine doctor on Tuesday. I need energy, motivation and a new thyroid doc.
Hopefully this forum can help me. If not at least I can make somebody else feel like they are not alone.0 -
Hi everyone. I am new to the group, and new to MFP. I'm 42 and was diagnosed with Graves Disease (hyper) this past March. Previously, I had been dieting and couldn't believe how awesome it was losing so much weight so fast! I was so proud of my little 'ol self! lol Had NO idea that it was the thyroid being overactive that made it so easy. Of course, I had all the other symptoms too (shaky hands, sweating, heart palps, etc), so when I went in to get THOSE things checked, doc gave me the Graves diagnosis and put me on meds. Well of course, that slows DOWN the thyroid; in fact, I've had to cut back because as of two months ago, I've become HYPOthyroid...and holy taco bell did I put on weight...14 lbs in the past 3 months! Yikes!
Anyways...I'm trying to get my levels corrected and in the meantime, I'm taking ownership in the things I that I DO have control over, like diet and exercise.
Looking forward to sharing stories and hearing from everyone else's experiences.
Blessings,
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Hi everyone. I am new to the group, and new to MFP. I'm 42 and was diagnosed with Graves Disease (hyper) this past March. Previously, I had been dieting and couldn't believe how awesome it was losing so much weight so fast! I was so proud of my little 'ol self! lol Had NO idea that it was the thyroid being overactive that made it so easy. Of course, I had all the other symptoms too (shaky hands, sweating, heart palps, etc), so when I went in to get THOSE things checked, doc gave me the Graves diagnosis and put me on meds. Well of course, that slows DOWN the thyroid; in fact, I've had to cut back because as of two months ago, I've become HYPOthyroid...and holy taco bell did I put on weight...14 lbs in the past 3 months! Yikes!
Anyways...I'm trying to get my levels corrected and in the meantime, I'm taking ownership in the things I that I DO have control over, like diet and exercise.
Looking forward to sharing stories and hearing from everyone else's experiences.
Blessings,
Jo
Hi!
I also have Graves, and was hyper for many years.. I was allergic to both anti thyroid meds, so ended up having to have RAI in March after suffering a near deadly thyroid storm. I too used to be able to lose weight almost effortlessly, and quickly. Now, if I eat over 1500 calories and do not excercise everyday, I can gain 6-8 ounces a DAY! Going hypo is so frustrating! I barely maintain, I tell ya. But, I look on the brightside, at least I caught myself, and it is do-able. It is just work.
Welcome!
There is not much activity on here I have noticed.0 -
I have post surgical hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism. I was advised in April that my parathyroid did not 'wake up' following last June's thyroid surgery. Sometimes my fingers and hands get sore from the hypopara. I have to take calcium, synthroid, and calcitriol. Some folks experience all kinds of emotional issues with the hypopara, including depression and anxiety. I was both depressed and anxious when I first learned that I had hypopara due to the thyroid removal... but I got active instead of sitting in it. I am optimistic that a healthier diet and exercise will help with both the hypopara and the hypothyroidism.
I'm 38, 5'5", and 160. Within the past month, I started working out regularly and I have been eating healthier. I juice veggies that are high in calcium when I can.
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Hi I have only just found this site. I had a multi nodular goitre so the doctors removed my thyroid. I was a fit healthy 36 year old. Since then I don't feel I have a life, I have had svts due to thyroxine so had a heart ablation. I don't eat a lot but have managed to gain 30 kilos. Even when I vomited for 2 weeks after op I put weight on. I am just really miserable not sleeping.,no energy, heart palps, food intolerance6 miscarriages and most of all fat which everyone keeps telling me to just lose.after trying every dirt going iam scared that these feelings are never going to go away. I can't imagine moving on with life like this.having my thyroid out ended my life. I'm sorry it's how I feel0
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Hi Wendy. ???? You sound fed up and I don't blame you! You are going through a lot. Hugs.
Just when I think I have it bad, someone comes along who has it worse. I hope you find some support here! I am trying very hard to love myself the way I am just in case I never change.0 -
I have been Hyper Thyroid most of my life. I know people think because its Hyper and not Hypo that I should be skinny, but I am not. I went off my medication a couple of years ago and I just ballooned up to 190 pounds. I am back on Medication now and want to lose weight, which is difficult to do when you have Thyroid issues. Are there any success stories? I have lost 4 pound since going back on the medication and starting this diet a week ago. But I feel that I may be fighting a losing battle.0
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Hi everyone, I just discovered this group. I've been hypo for about 10 years, originally also with hyperprolactinemia and a pituitary gland growth, but the latter two have been resolved. I take Synthroid, and have been overweight to a lesser or greater degree since graduating college, until I started MFP last year. It's been life-changing, and I was happy to reach my goal last year. I get awful fatigue in the winters, I think a direct correlation to lesser sun exposure. I've complained about it before, but the endos refuse to change my dosage and say it's right. I will admit that one endo reluctantly once said I could take an extra half-pill every third day for more energy, but I abused that and think I went into hyper territory -- trouble breathing and heart palpitations. Yikes. So now I take my pill as directed. I wish you all luck in your weight goals and thyroid maintenance!0
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Congratulations on your loss!I started MFP last year. It's been life-changing, and I was happy to reach my goal last year. I get awful fatigue in the winters, I think a direct correlation to lesser sun exposure. I've complained about it before, but the endos refuse to change my dosage and say it's right.
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Congratulations on your loss!I started MFP last year. It's been life-changing, and I was happy to reach my goal last year. I get awful fatigue in the winters, I think a direct correlation to lesser sun exposure. I've complained about it before, but the endos refuse to change my dosage and say it's right.
Do you take Vitamin D supplements?
Sorry, only saw this reply now. I did take them. Once years ago I was prescribed Rx-strength D, and last fall I was told to just take extra D over the counter. When I called back the doctor's office, the nurse even suggested I take double what was recommended, so I took 2,000 IUs plus whatever was in my multi (I think 400 IUs). Around May I cut it back to 1,000 IUs, and now I take just the multi. I wouldn't say it made me feel energetic in the winter, but it made me feel closer to normal compared with previous winters.
I find my energy spikes in summer and really, really plummets in the winter. As in, sleep for 10 hours and still require a nap during the day. It's frustrating because I accomplish less in my day, and I feel drained and blue. I think the better eating has helped, and exercise definitely helps. So unless there's a blizzard in the winter, I will peel myself off the couch and go to my regular Zumba and kickboxing classes. Never fails to help!0 -
Hi my name is Kim and I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease back in 2008. The medication leveled things out and I've been off it since 2010. My doctor told me to cut out all processed foods and to exercise. I started eating only fruits, veggies, lean meats and whole grains. no sodas or artifical sweetners. I lost 40 pounds but with Grave's disease, its a very delicate balance to keep your thyroid in "neutral". I've managed to maintain a weight of 145-150 for over a year, but since I am slipping into the hypothyroidism range, I have to watch everything I eat and exercise almost daily just to maintain. I take a mulit vitamin, vitamin D supplments, and B vitamin supplements to keep my energy levels up. It is a daily struggle, but I know staying positive and keeping my body moving will help keep my Grave's Disease in check.0
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Congratulations on your loss!I started MFP last year. It's been life-changing, and I was happy to reach my goal last year. I get awful fatigue in the winters, I think a direct correlation to lesser sun exposure. I've complained about it before, but the endos refuse to change my dosage and say it's right.
Do you take Vitamin D supplements?
Sorry, only saw this reply now. I did take them. Once years ago I was prescribed Rx-strength D, and last fall I was told to just take extra D over the counter. When I called back the doctor's office, the nurse even suggested I take double what was recommended, so I took 2,000 IUs plus whatever was in my multi (I think 400 IUs). Around May I cut it back to 1,000 IUs, and now I take just the multi. I wouldn't say it made me feel energetic in the winter, but it made me feel closer to normal compared with previous winters.
I find my energy spikes in summer and really, really plummets in the winter. As in, sleep for 10 hours and still require a nap during the day. It's frustrating because I accomplish less in my day, and I feel drained and blue. I think the better eating has helped, and exercise definitely helps. So unless there's a blizzard in the winter, I will peel myself off the couch and go to my regular Zumba and kickboxing classes. Never fails to help!
Maybe the winter/summer thing is Seasonal Affective Disorder, not thyroid-related at all. You might also have winter allergies to indoor things like dust mites that gets worse in the winter because people don't open their windows for ventilation--maybe even to the point of having sleep apnea in the winter but not in summer.
Talk to your primary care doc. It might not be an endocrinology problem.0 -
Maybe the winter/summer thing is Seasonal Affective Disorder, not thyroid-related at all. You might also have winter allergies to indoor things like dust mites that gets worse in the winter because people don't open their windows for ventilation--maybe even to the point of having sleep apnea in the winter but not in summer.
Talk to your primary care doc. It might not be an endocrinology problem.
I thought it might be SAD, and I even bought that Happy Light. lol I'm not sure it does anything. I've told both my new primary care doc, and the one who preceded her for several years. All they suggested was the Vitamin D and getting extra sunlight, something that's hard to do in a Boston winter working a later shift.
The allergy idea is interesting. Does one take allergy meds, or open all the windows mid-winter to air out the house?0 -
Hello everyone! I'm new to MFP and have just started to really track my food and exercise. I'm 43 years old, married mom to 3. I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism since 2009 and take Synthroid (tried Armour for a few months- did not work as well for me). I'm 5'6 and weighed 194 when I started MFP and lost 6 pounds in the last 3 weeks bringing me to 188 today. I'm about 40 pounds overweight. I've lost 6 pounds in the last 3 weeks which feels like so little for the effort but it's at least a weight loss. It's been very depressing and a bit shocking but I take complete ownership. I'm not the type to overeat or indulge everyday but even once in a while shows up drastically on the scale. I'm afraid to eat my 1200 calories a day since I feel like everything I eat makes me gain weight. Anyone else feel this way? Logically I know I need enough calories to exercise and burn off weight but it's a struggle for me. My goal is to lose 45 lbs total. Love to hear success stories and look forward to reading tips and tricks.0
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A healthy loss at your size is no more than 1 lb. per week—which is way more than 1,200 calories.I'm about 40 pounds overweight. I've lost 6 pounds in the last 3 weeks which feels like so little for the effort but it's at least a weight loss. It's been very depressing and a bit shocking but I take complete ownership. I'm not the type to overeat or indulge everyday but even once in a while shows up drastically on the scale. I'm afraid to eat my 1200 calories a day since I feel like everything I eat makes me gain weight. Anyone else feel this way?
Please, read the Sexypants post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0 -
Thank you for the link- I've seen it before and the information is just too confusing for me. I went out to the TDE site recommended and according to that site for my goal weight of 148 lbs I should be eating 1401 BMR calories and 759 Activity calories for a total of 2160 per day. Trouble is I've only been tracking for 3 weeks (and feel like I should have lost a lot more based on my numbers!). Maybe I'm just misunderstanding the math... I just want to lose weight and I have so much to lose and my sluggish metabolism makes things really hard. Like I said, I'm scared to eat any more than I have been.
Anyone else increase their caloric intake with exercise and lose weight??0 -
Thank you for the link- I've seen it before and the information is just too confusing for me. I went out to the TDE site recommended and according to that site for my goal weight of 148 lbs I should be eating 1401 BMR calories and 759 Activity calories for a total of 2160 per day. Trouble is I've only been tracking for 3 weeks (and feel like I should have lost a lot more based on my numbers!). Maybe I'm just misunderstanding the math... I just want to lose weight and I have so much to lose and my sluggish metabolism makes things really hard. Like I said, I'm scared to eat any more than I have been.
Anyone else increase their caloric intake with exercise and lose weight??
I see the TDEE sites and calculators mentioned a lot, but I just went by the MFP-given numbers. That said, I did eat back exercise calories, so when I was losing I ate 1400 calories a day, but some days I ended up eating 2000+ total because I ate back exercise calories burned. And I did lose, and have been maintaining for many months. In my opinion, you need food to fuel your exercise. Any loss is progress and more will come! Good luck.0 -
I am female, 53 and 5'2". I have hypothyroid. I discovered myfitnesspal several months ago and convinced my husband to join me in losing weight. I have lost about 7 pounds in 3 months - he has lost 20. I consider myself lightly active but I can spend long hours doing heavy work in the garden and household projects. My latest was moving 3 rooms in our house around. I carried boxes of sewing supplies and other things up and down two flights of stairs for 6 hours yesterday. I don't eat back my exercise calories. The first two months, even though I was very active getting my vegetable garden started, digging up about a 1000 square feet of earth with a shovel and pulling weeds for hours at a time while eating the 1300 or so suggested calories, I really didn't lose a pound. I did a search and found boards on this site that suggested switching to Armor thyroid - which I did a little over a month ago. I've lost around 4-5 pounds since. I did drop my calories to 1200 - mostly because the site said I should eat 1300 or so but I've read that hypothyroidism reduces your metabolism by 200 calories a day. I was completely stalled at the former #. I sometimes eat around 1100 calories a day just in case I go over a little one day a week. I am not hungry at this amount of calories and I think it's because of my height. I don't agree with the no less than 1200 calorie rule for short women. I am determined to keep going even though the weight loss has been slow. I'm looking forward to this group and hoping I can learn more about losing weight with hypothyroidism.0
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I should say that I am 172 pounds now. My goal is 110-115 pounds according to the BMI. I figure I will see how I look as I lose and settle at the weight I feel and look best at.0
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Hi, I'm Sara. Looking forward to meeting everyone!0
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Hi, I'm Vyckie. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism in 2007 when we began our IVF journey. It was never caught before than with my primary care Dr's. So I have been on levothyroxin ever since then. After I had my twins 5 years ago I was losing weight and feeling good. Than slowly over the last few years my weight has started creeping back up. I am working with my Dr to help me lose weight but we are also at the same time trying to find a dosage of the levo that will help too. I had a look at my last 3 TSH levels and I've noticed over the last year that my levels are creeping up, not maintaining or going down. I have also noticed lately a feeling of pressure in the lower part of my throat. It doesn't hurt, but sometimes it makes it hard to swallow. I mentioned it to the Dr. last time I was there but she never checked it. Does it sound like something I should be worried about? Should I make another appointment with my Dr. specifically for that? Thanks in advance. Looking forward to getting to know you.
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Hello everyone! My name is Caroline and I live in Vieques PR. I was diagnosed with Hashis and Hypothyroid February this year and just recently in June I was started on synthroid... It has been a very depressing situation for me specially since I gained over 30 pounds in 6months :explode: :sad: I had managed to loose weight and feel amazing but oh well :ohwell: I decided to try myfitnesspal again about a week ago in hopes to get healthy and find/ give support to others that are suffering like me. Nice to meet everyone!0
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Thank you! I really appreciate you sharing with me. It helps to hear about what others are doing. 0
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Hello everyone....
I too have hyperthyroidism, which I have had since I was a child. I have gone the whole gamut from being treated for that, told I no longer had the problem so was taken off of it for years, suffered with all of the symptoms for years with no meds and then had a dr tell me I had it again. I was treated and then was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Now I am regulated and doing very well. I found a dr that would let me go on Armour Thyroid and after establishing the right dosage, eating a diet with mainly chicken, fish, turkey, fruits and veggies with very few carbs and no processed foods I have lost 26 lbs and I have 8 to go to reach my goal. Due to my size I only eat 1200 cals a day and I also exercise mainly walking for 30 min 5 days a week. I am feeling better than I have felt my whole life and finally have control of my wt issues, which I have fought with my whole life. So ladies it can be done. I took the advice of someone else on here and it has worked for me once my Rx got regulated. Now if I can stop my hair loss I will be a happy camper :grumble: Hang in there cause it sure feels good to win this battle.0 -
Correction...started with hypothyroidism0
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Hello! I'm looking for some new thyroid friends! I'm UK based but happy to have friends from anywhere. Ideally I want people who use myfitnesspal regularly and have their diaries open for friends as I find this the most useful and motivating. Thanks! :drinker: 0
