ChrisC8181 Member

Thanks all 😀

Thanks! I set it to 1 lb/week. I'm not using a food scale, great idea.

You look fabulous! I too was diagnosed with hypothyroidism last year, and my stats are almost identical to yours. It's nice to feel better after losing the weight!

Thanks so much for the tips! This is all great advice.

I agree with this! Speed doesn't matter.

PR today in a 5k race. Earlier this year, I finished a 5k in 35:48 and today, finished with a time of 33:40. In 2013, I finished in over 40 minutes. Progress!

Thanks, everyone! :)

Congratulations! :smile:

I have experience losing and gaining, and changing my calorie count quite drastically. Every person is different. 1200 calories of vegetables, fruits, and lean meats is healthier than 1600 calories of diet ice cream and other food that does not contain as many nutrients. I've learned that it's important to find something…

Thanks for your replies! I have an appt. again with my doctor in April, and I will talk to her about checking the T3 levels as well as T4 and TSH. An interesting thing -- since starting the medicine, I've been sooo hungry! I guess it's because my metabolism has increased? I'm trying my best to stay within my calorie goal…

Hello! I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism 2 weeks ago. Am taking the generic form of Synthroid, 50 mcg, once a day. I gained 30 lbs in about 6 months, and was feeling tired, somewhat depressed, and cold. Doctor said I may be hypo and low and behold, I am! So here I am, trying to lose weight...I'd like to lose about…

How did you do it??

Congrats!! How'd you do it? You look great. Love your dress in the last pic.

I'm from Reston! Fitness first is great. I just started a boot camp program called Soldierfit that's in Maryland (near where I work) and hoping they come to NoVA soon.

Northern Virginia!!

I just joined Soldierfit...WOW, what a workout!! Anyone have any success stories to share with Soldierfit?

Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond! I really appreciate your insight. I'm going to take a look at the forum for hypo/hyper on MFP. MFP is great!

You look fantastic! Great job! I love that red dress and stockings BTW - such a cute outfit. What's your secret??

I think a large part of it has to do with mindset and getting "into it." Yes, it can be tedious if you consider it a chore. I know that tracking keeps me accountable and that's why I stopped finding it tedious. Like the other posters said, consider it something you have to do just like brushing your teeth or washing your…

This same thing has happened to me where I lose weight then gain it back quickly. I think the most important part of any "diet" is that it is sustainable and one that you can continue doing- not something that you only do for a period of time and then revert to different eating habits. Your body may be telling you that it…

Thank you for sharing this story! Exactly the motivation I need! Your story brought tears to my eyes. I like how the nutritionist talked about the different things you can eat at each calorie level. I find that it's really helpful to plan meals and snacks in advance; otherwise, it's easy to choose to eat something that's…

I'm training for one in Reston next March but I know there are tons in MD..check out Montgomery County Road Runners Club - great club with TONS of races, I think they have a few half and full marathons.

Way to go ~ you look great!!