m_wilh Member

I have hypothyroidism too. I decided to go the holistic approach instead of the traditional medical approach. For the first 2 years, so much improved with my health. I even lost 60+ pounds in those first two years but I had to be super strict with my eating ALL the time. However, the doctor I see checked my thyroid levels…

I was diagnosed two years ago with hypothyroidism. It has taken me over two years just to lose the weight I've lost. Now that I'm down to my last 12-13 pounds, I can literally eat clean for months and it takes me that long to lose a pound or two. Then one or two bad meals later, those few pounds are right back on. It's…

I'll be 47 a week from Monday so I guess I qualify! Please feel free to add me if you like.

I loved reading your story! You look marvelous, my dear. Thanks for sharing!

Bump. Just started back at the gym yesterday and used the elliptical both days. This thread has been encouraging.

Bumping this

Congratulations! You look great!

Thanks for sharing your amazing story and congratulations on ALL that you've been able to achieve.

^^^^This^^^^ Although that is something I'd like every day of the year and not just Valentine's. Since I live with 5 guys (hubby and 4 sons), trust me when I say this is a biggie.

I think it's wonderful how the two of you have supported one another through the process. Congratulations to BOTH of you! As an "older" woman though, I realize how much tougher it is to lose weight as you get older and I have to say that she has done a miraculous job of losing so much in a fairly short amount of time. This…

That is an absolutely AMAZING transformation! You look like a totally different person--like a 20-something rather than 40! Congratulations!!! You are beautiful!

To the OP: I had the very same weaknesses two years ago--starches, starches, starches!!!! Anyway, I solved this by getting them all out of the house. I refuse to buy them because if I do, I eat them. You will find that the hardest thing is getting them out of the diet, but once you have managed to keep them out of the diet…

Holy Cow! You should be extremely proud of your transformation. You look great!

Absolutely marvelous transformation! Congratulations on completing 5 years of maintenance. You look great!

I deal with plateaus all the time due to hypothyroidism. Trust me, though, if you'll just stay the course, it WILL eventually come off! It took me all of last year just to lose 15 pounds. Most of those months, the weight stayed the same for me and then I'd drop 2 or 3 pounds at once, then plateau again for 5 or 6 weeks and…

I just picked up that magazine a few days ago and was skimming while waiting in line to pay for some groceries. I'll definitely have to make a point to pick it up again. That is an amazing thing she has accomplished and thank you for sharing the information with us. I'll be sure to look up her website.

almond flour pizza crust instead of the flour crust almond butter/cashew butter instead of peanut butter truvia instead of sugar

Taken in September but still look the same except I've had my hair cut and colored. It looks much better now. :)

I am 46 years old and would LOVE to have some motivational friends. Please add me if you like. For anyone else on the same thread, I would love to have you as well but please send me a note telling me how you found me and a little bit about yourself. Please read my profile to make sure I'm the kind of friend you'd like to…

I'm 46 and have lost 60 pounds. That's the good news. The bad news is it has taken me 2 years to do it. I lost 45 pounds the first year and 15 pounds the second year. For the record, I worked just as hard or harder the second year for that 15-pound loss than I did the first year with the 45-pound loss. I have…

I agree with the others. Absolutely beautiful in all 3 pics. In the 3rd one, you remind me of Julia Roberts around the nose and mouth. :smile:

Loved reading this. It is refreshing. As a mom to four sons who is trying her best to teach them to be morally upstanding, it is nice to know others are out there trying to do the same thing. Congratulations to your son on reaching these precious milestones in life.

I clicked on your profile photos to get a before shot. It is an absolutely amazing transformation. You're doing great! Your post is inspiring.

Congratulations on your weight loss success! Oh, and how awesome is it that you won a FREE trip to the Bahamas! You look GREAT, BTW!

Congratulations! You look amazing!

Wow! What a transformation!!!! You are beautiful. I clicked on your profile and looked at your other pics. I LOVE that purple dress and the bathing suit is great too! Congratulations!

First of all, it's been all over the news in the past few years about the OVERUSE of antibiotics and the strains of bacteria becoming more resistant to them. This is happening because it has become more common for doctors to prescribe antibiotics when none are needed. I can't tell you how many times I've been to a regular…

Keep in mind that I've been at it for 2 years and due to health issues, I have no choice but to cut out some of these things. Unfortunately, it is extremely hard for me to lose weight. all sodas were cut out first followed by: potatoes rice wheat flour (if it's made of flour, I don't eat it) processsed foods sugar very…

You've done great! I wish it was that easy for me. :sad:

Absolutely not! Disney is fun for ALL ages!