100+ lbs to lose and a metabolism that hates me!

KaydensMommy11
KaydensMommy11 Posts: 3 Member
edited August 2015 in Introduce Yourself
Hi group! Im Ashley. My journey has been a rollercoaster for sure! The last year has been crazy to put it lightly. After losing 60lbs and getting to 200lbs from 260 I became pregnant October 2013 after trying for 6 years. Gained 30 back during pregnancy until at about 30 weeks pregnant April 2014, I was diagnosed with an extremely aggressive rare cervical cancer which led to me delivering my son 10 weeks early so I could begin what would be an intense 10 months of chemotherapy and radiation. During those 10 months my weight skyrocketed back up to 265 due to all the steroids I was pumped full of and a combination of hypothyroidism, pcos, early menopause due to the hysterectomy I received during all of this. Needless to say, my body has been through a lot in the last year and a half. I'm 1 year 4 months in remission and ready to get back on the saddle and get healthy again. This time the weight is not wanting to budge. At 30, my body is now acting like a 50 year olds. Ive been back on the wagon 4 days now and have lost 4lbs. I am doing paleo/gluten free and semi-low carb. I've found having an autoimmune disorder this way of eating has been successful for me. Thanks for reading/listening ;)

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  • molouviere
    molouviere Posts: 1 Member
    Hello! My name is Monique. I am 3O. Weigh 273lbs and have a horrible metabolism as well. Have struggled with weight my whole life. I too recently lost 60lbs and gained back 30.. But not due to medical issues..... Just the struggle. Giving this app a shot
  • Melinda2501
    Melinda2501 Posts: 2 Member
    Well done and welcome back. Im sure you can do it!
  • tomnev1
    tomnev1 Posts: 184 Member
    KaydensMommy11 wrote: »
    Hi group! Im Ashley. My journey has been a rollercoaster for sure! The last year has been crazy to put it lightly. After losing 60lbs and getting to 200lbs from 260 I became pregnant October 2013 after trying for 6 years. Gained 30 back during pregnancy until at about 30 weeks pregnant April 2014, I was diagnosed with an extremely aggressive rare cervical cancer which led to me delivering my son 10 weeks early so I could begin what would be an intense 10 months of chemotherapy and radiation. During those 10 months my weight skyrocketed back up to 265 due to all the steroids I was pumped full of and a combination of hypothyroidism, pcos, early menopause due to the hysterectomy I received during all of this. Needless to say, my body has been through a lot in the last year and a half. I'm 1 year 4 months in remission and ready to get back on the saddle and get healthy again. This time the weight is not wanting to budge. At 30, my body is now acting like a 50 year olds. Ive been back on the wagon 4 days now and have lost 4lbs. I am doing paleo/gluten free and semi-low carb. I've found having an autoimmune disorder this way of eating has been successful for me. Thanks for reading/listening ;)

    Wow. You've been through a lot and well done for remaining so upbeat.

    Not sure of the merits of paleo etc. Work with your doc, but virtually everybody who loses weight and keeps it off talks about a lifestyle change. If it works for you, go for it, but ask your doc to refer to you to specialist dietician (not a nutritionist). Dieticians are clinically trained and can help you where as nutritionists are not. If your medical insurance doesn't cover this, examine paying for it directly if you can afford it.

    Well done on getting back out there.

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