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Hi, empressichel! OK............here goes. Why don't I want to increase calories..................I guess mainly because I'm not really that hungry and it feels like I am 'forcing' myself to eat, even though I KNOW intellectually that my body NEEDS more than 1400 calories per day. Second reason, it DOES freak me out…

I am following this post, @beverlyriley900 and might create my own progress post, as I have the same issue of 'trusting the process'..................you have inspired me! :))))

Thank you all! I am absorbing all of this and it makes a lot of sense. And I definitely DON'T want a trainer who is just going to tell me what I want to hear - and know that a lot of people DO want that kind of person whether it's a trainer, or anything else they are doing in life. I will look at some of the links shared,…

Hi, friends! Thank you, Tereza for your comments................I definitely don't want one who is going to tell me to eat less and move more! FOR SURE..............that is the last thing I need. Wasn't sure on the weights, so THANK YOU for being specific on what NOT to look for. I just feel bad meeting with one thinking I…

Thank you, Ichel! Just accepted your friend request. Thank you for that! :)) It IS scary eating more after going soooo long eating at this lower level, but I can't keep doing more of the same. I intend on reading, learning, and asking for lots of support and advice :)))

Thank you, Tereza! I just accepted your friend request - thank you! :)))) I just want my metabolism to be like a "normal" person..............and am glad there is hope. For someone who has loved working out for YEARS, I have realized that there is always room for improvement and that what used to work, might not be what…

Forgot to say...................I do plan on working on the weight training and getting a professional to help me as a first step. I can and have been doing a very basic routine for years. But obviously I need more. I might also get the DVD Anitra mentioned, just want a professional's help to get me going first :).

Wow, Anitra's story is amazing!! Thank you for sharing that, Tereza. That DOES give me hope - indeed. I absolutely do NOT want to be stuck eating 1400 calories to maintain. I had thought last week about adding more cardio (already doing 4-5 days at 30-40 minutes), but see that is NOT the answer. I need COURAGE to add more…

Thank you, Saelina! I had them checked about 3 months ago and the doctor thinks I am finally on track. My TSH is 1.0 exactly, and my T3 and T4 are in the optimal ranges, finally. I am going to try the worksheet. I know it's only 7 pounds, but i would really like to be able to eat more than 1400 calories. I DID for the…

Hi, Saranharm - thanks for your reply. Yes, I do weights 30 min. 2 X a week. Nothing too strenuous, but I do 8-12 reps for each set of exercises, and do one-two exercises for each major muscle group. I guess the fact that the 7 pounds do make a difference in how my clothes fit is what is most disturbing. And the fact that…