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I just wanted to chime in here and say that today, you are my inspiration. I am 44 years old and have lived with Hypothyroid for over 15 years. I know how hard it is to lose weight without a properly functioning thyroid even when fully mobile. I don't have any particular advice to offer you however, my husband is an…
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My Husband and I are in this together, and it makes the whole process so much easier and fun!
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Hi! I'm from Massachusetts. Swansea. Where are you from? Stephanie
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Hi, I'm hypothyroid too, and insulin resistant, and gluten intolerant. I began treatment for the insulin resistance in late June and I have to say that many of the symptoms of elevated blood sugar are the same as hypothyroid. My fatigue level has dropped dramatically and I finally have the energy to get the exercise that I…
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Imelangley offers some great advice, to which I would add the following. Find a way to get some exercise into your routine and avoid processed foods. That has really been helpful for me. My losses are slow and steady, which is what I expected, but exercise has helped me to have more energy and I believe that it is helping…
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The part that I love the most about your story is how you found a way to see, and be proud of, all that you have accomplished so far regardless of the goals you have yet to meet. I'm so happy for you!
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It's not easy, that's for sure, I work full time and have a terrific husband and four mostly grown up sons who I like to spend time with, so I'm really good at finding reasons why I "don't have time for exercise". What has really helped me is having a local friend (who introduced me to MFP) that I go to classes and the gym…
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I can appreciate your frustrations, I once has a Dr who told me "what do you expect? you have four kids and you work full time" when I complained about still having symptoms. Needless to say that was the last time I ever saw him! I know that every situation is different, but here's a thought, have you had your blood sugar…
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Thanks everyone. I don't think it's the medication, I've been on it for years and didn't have this problem before. I'm becoming convinced that it's blood sugar related. I have to see my Doctor in a couple of weeks and plan on speaking to her about trying a night time dose. I have to check my blood sugar before bed so I…
