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mcheather14 Member

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  • For me it depends on how hungry I am. I always try not to eat them back, but if I am ravenous, I opt for some fruit and cottage cheese or a greek yogurt or protein shake. I am hypothyroid so losing weight AND keeping it off has proved to be especially difficult for the last 16 years (since age 22). I did want to mention…
    in Here's why I don't eat back my exercise calories. Comment by mcheather14 July 2013
  • I was 22 at diagnosis, am now 38. My TSh was 208, they had me re-tested because they had never seen a TSH so high. Came back the same of course. Been fighting weight issues ever since diagnosis. I am a medical lab tech and work closely with my doc to keep it under 1.0 at all times, sometimes it goes wonky, but we get it…
    in Age at diagnosis? Comment by mcheather14 January 2013
  • You look absolutely gorgeous! You are an inspiration to all. Keep at it and have fun doing it!
    in From 320 pounds to 148-Lots of Pics Comment by mcheather14 January 2013
  • Hi everyone ~ I have been hypo since 1997 after my 2nd daughter was born, though I suspect it started after my 1st daughters' birth 2 years prior. No matter now though, I am very overweight. I have about 70 pounds to lose. I also had a total hysterectomy 3 years ago due to endometriosis and have gained considerably since…
    in Hypothyroidism Comment by mcheather14 January 2013
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    in What are you listening to right now? Comment by mcheather14 September 2012
  • As a 12+ year Medical Lab Technician and a 15+ year hypothyroid patient, I can assure you that you would need to injest an extremely high amount of soy daily to have it interfere with your thyroid meds. I drink Silk Soy milk frequently and find it is easier on my stomache than regular 1% milk and I am not lactose…
    in weight loss secrets Comment by mcheather14 September 2012
  • As a 12+ year Medical Lab Technician and a 15+ year hypothyroid patient, I can assure you that you would need to injest an extremely high amount of soy daily to have it interfere with your thyroid meds. I drink Silk Soy milk frequently and find it is easier on my stomache than regular 1% milk and I am not lactose…
    in weight loss secrets Comment by mcheather14 September 2012
  • I wil be 38 in a few months, feel free to add em as well, I need motivation too! I eat pretty healthy, but there is always room for improvement, and I need to get on that exercise wagon again. I am a very busy mom with 2 teenage daughters that are involved in every sport, event, and group activity at school. I have a lot…
    in 44-ish and i need some friends to inspire me! Comment by mcheather14 August 2012
  • Hi everyone ~ I'm Heather, 38, mom of 2 very active daughters, and 70lbs overweight. I did some strength training for about 3 months a year and a half ago, but that was in a gym with a personal trainer. Have had many obstacles since then and no longer have the gym membership. I have a very weak lumbar region, herniated…
    in Welcome Comment by mcheather14 June 2012
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