Menopause and Hypothyroid condition

angiechester
angiechester Posts: 4
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im really struggling, I'm on meds for both of the above and it's a real struggle to lose weight. I'm a carer and work 24/7 and although get out to walk nearly every day, I can't go to the gym, is walking nearly 7km every day over doing it.

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  • gibbsgirl76693
    gibbsgirl76693 Posts: 22 Member
    I wouldn't think so, that's around 5 miles or so. There are a lot of great apps like Sworkit, or You Tube channels like Fitness Blender that you can do at home if you want to switch things up. :smile:
  • KatieMusselwhite92113
    KatieMusselwhite92113 Posts: 98 Member
    gibbsgirl76693 wrote: »
    I wouldn't think so, that's around 5 miles or so. There are a lot of great apps like Sworkit, or You Tube channels like Fitness Blender that you can do at home if you want to switch things up. :smile:

    YES fitness blender! I owe 90% of my fitness achievements to their amazing videos. It is without a doubt one of my best discoveries!

  • angiechester
    angiechester Posts: 4
    Bit difficult as can't exercise in my room cause client complains I'm making a noise.
  • angiechester
    angiechester Posts: 4
    And have no space really, so walking is all I have and when I go home (work 3.5 months and home for 2mths) I'm free to do strength training.
  • veevee1950
    veevee1950 Posts: 19 Member
    I am also on meds for both of those conditions and can but don't exercise. Sorry to say, but it still comes down to what and how much you put in....and I mean food. The progress may be slower without exercise but the weight does come off. Don't give up, it will happen.
  • bob7bob
    bob7bob Posts: 4 Member
    I am hypothyroid and was always under the impression it would be difficult to lose weight. I have lost 35lb since the 1st of December 2014 without exercise by using Diet Chef meals and myfitnesspal. I know buying Diet Chef may not be in everyones budget but I have swapped some meals to everyday foods and kept within the suggestetd limits and it is working really well.
  • angiechester
    angiechester Posts: 4
    I've always heard good reports on Diet Chef but unfortunately not in my budget, will just keep at it and stay within my calorie allowance.
  • bob7bob
    bob7bob Posts: 4 Member
    edited April 2015
    Keeping positive is a great help too! Good luck.

    If it helps and you are in the UK, Groupon have a "deal of the day" today. A month of Diet Chef for £95 instead of £245. http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/national-deal/gg-diet-chef-ltd-2-6/60442342

    I started on an eight week plan as I got the first box at a discount. When the eight week subscription was up I found a Groupon deal for £95 for four weeks. I've only had three boxes over 20 weeks as I supplement the meals with salads and home cooked meals that I can have with my husband. I have actually spent less on food as I now take my own to work instead of buying from vending machines when I'm on shift. It has taught me a lot about portion control and made me realise I was just plain greedy. :(

    I can't believe I've come this far with relative ease.

    Myfitnesspal has been a huge help as well. Not much comes for free nowadays so it is great that something like this has helped.

    I know this sounds like an advert but I am extremely happy with the results.
  • Reagan_312
    Reagan_312 Posts: 1
    I have to take daily meds too. The best thing I've done to help manage the side effects of medication is exercise. Strength training will help a lot. I started to do this about a year ago, along with cardio activity. I'm average as far as how I look. I don't have a rock hard body or anything, but I know I burn more calories now that I incorportated this. It has made a huge difference as far as how I feel, mentally and physically. I also agree with the previous post; there are misconceptions about meds and weight. A healthy diet of the right foods is key, which by far is the hardest part but not immpossible. Good luck to you! :smile:

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