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I have Hashimoto's (autoimmune underactive thyroid). Eat more calories and exercise. Stay low-glycemic too. Too many sugars, starches, and overall carbs can thwart success. Also make sure you're taking the correct dosage of Synthroid, Levoxyl, etc. Work with your endocrinologist closely. It really helps. And hang in there.…

:-) First of all, congrats on being with someone you love. That's the coolest part. Secondly, I sympathize. My fiance is a chef. He doesn't force feed me, but the temptation helped me pack on extra pounds! One thing that's helped me is that my man is now focusing in on his own fitness. Mind you, he needs to gain muscle and…

Hi. Do you have a specific nutritional plan that you're following? What kind of exercise regimen are you following? It may be that you need a more specific plan, one targeting your own metabolism a bit more. (It's even possible that you're eating too few calories.) Do you know if you're sensitive to gluten, sugar, etc? You…

I am also doing a low carb plan because I am incredibly sensitive to gluten, sugar, wheat, etc. (Grrr!) You may want to start in the morning with a low carb breakfast shake. They are filling and quick to make. You can buy them pre-made (ex. Atkins shakes), but I prefer to make my own with whey protein, berries, and skim…

I completely understand. Be patient. You're going to be building muscle. I haven't lost more than three pounds in months now, but my body has completely transformed. Measure success in how you feel, how your clothes fit, and the choices you make. You may also need to eat more calories. Sound crazy, but true.

Salads are great, but be sure to add enough healthy fats and proteins. I often add a cup of 1% cottage cheese or sometimes half a cup to my salad with chicken. And I agree....taco salad (sans chips/tortilla) is another good one b/c you can incorporate avocado and meat. You may want to add hard boiled eggs to your grilled…

I have found that a low-carb lifestyle is the only nutritional option that works for me. Really low-carb (Atkins-style) is about 20 g net carbs (total carbs - fiber + insoluable fiber). My suggestion - stick with low-glycemic foods. Incorporate whole grains and never eat big carbs (bread, pasta, starches, etc) after 5 pm.…

And just to be crystal clear here, YOU CAN DO IT!!!! You go, girl. Get out there and have some fun with it. You'll be more likely to work out again. *winks* :-)

Sounds like you're a busy person. That's nothing to be hard on yourself about. That said, it IS tough to work in exercise when you're busy or tired or just plain don't want to. One thing that helps me is that I make my exercise happen in the form of an appointment in my calendar. Anything from a training appointment with a…

PS: , MFP is a good place for support too, but you may benefit from some face-to-face time with a pal who can be there for you as you work through your plan and situation. This situation is worrisome to me.

Agreed! WHY in the heck are you taking that many classes in one day? I'm not only concerned about your man's comments (or you perception of them, whatever the case may be) but your overall plan here. None of this sounds healthy to me. Do you have a mentor or fitness pal around that you can work with on these issues?

Thank you for all of the guidance here! This is excellent advice!!! I think the key issue I face is in the nutritional area...considering all the working out I do, I can't imagine what my weight would be if I didn't work out. So, I'm going to focus there. I have considered gluten free and low carb/sugar. In the past, those…

@ Lisa...a low carb lifestyle has ALWAYS been effective for me being hypothyroid. AGREE! I'm cutting back on all things simple carb right now and am focusing on eating limited amounts of complex carbs. You are absolutely right with your comments. :-) The positive thing for me is that my TSH and T3/T4s are FINALLY at the…

That's a good idea! I used to go to yoga and loved it. I should probably look into a few classes. The only issue has been that I can relax in the moment, but it doesn't carry over into a lifestyle change. At least, not yet. :-) Hoping to get there!