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I prefer the way I feel on Armour. I was on levothyroxine for a few years and only felt so-so. The bigger issue for me way interaction with hormonal birth control (first oral contraceptives, then Mirena IUD). Eliminating outside hbc allows my thyroid meds to better eliminate hypo symptoms.

Didn't quite get to goal this month, but made progress so I'll be happy with that. June SW - 154 lbs. Week 1 - 152 lbs Week 2.5 - 150 lbs Week 3.5 - 150 lbs June end weight - 150 lbs June GW - 149 lbs Ultimate GW - 135 lbs

Weight is creeping down, but I round to the nearest pound so "no loss" this week. Optimistic I can meet my month-end goal though! June SW - 154 lbs. Week 1 - 152 lbs Week 2.5 - 150 lbs Week 3.5 - 150 lbs June GW - 149 lbs Ultimate GW - 135 lbs

... oops missed reporting week 2 Week 2.5 results! June SW - 154 lbs. Week 1 - 152 lbs Week 2.5 - 150 lbs June GW - 149 lbs * yay only 1 lb to June goal! Ultimate GW - 135 lbs

Week 1 results! June SW - 154 lbs. Week 1 - 152 lbs June GW - 149 lbs. Ultimate GW - 135 lbs.

I didn't really plan my macros that way, but it seems to happen. I eat pretty clean - lots of veggies. My fat intake comes from olive oil, avocado, egg, lean meats. I have dairy, soy & gluten intolerances.

I love this idea! Count me in :)

June SW - 154 lbs. June GW - 149 lbs. Ultimate GW - 135 lbs. Stopped hormonal birth control (Mirena) less than 2 weeks ago and looking forward to (finally!) making some progress!

ugh! I hate those charts. As a former marathon runner, I once found an online calculator that would compare race times to elite athletes when compensating for certain handicaps (such as excess weight). In order to be a "world class" marathoner (at my then-fitness levels), it recommended that I weigh 88 pounds! That would…

@jessiquoi I love your idea that a "really good day" = small, high quality choices @happysherri good for you for listening to your body! @str8bowbabe happy sporting! This week I have been cutting myself some slack, and will continue to do so for a few more days. Unfortunately sprained my ankle last weekend, so "activity"…

What a lovely positive thread! <3 Today I'm planning ahead for a luncheon bridal shower event - will enjoy a hearty green veggie juice (to stave off hunger) so that I can make smart food choices. For tomorrow I recruited a friend for a 15 mile waterfall hike. Also, Monday I'll be reclaiming my health by having the Mirena…

I'm 5'2" (an extra 1/2 inch on good days) and currently weighing in at 155 lbs. Goal is 130, but I'd settle for something in the 135-140 range. They say I'm on the "larger side of medium" frame & I have a pretty muscular build. Years ago, I was 137 and 22% body fat... gone downhill since then, but that's a good reference…

Great job so far! I'm a former marathon runner (and coach), so I'll add a few bits about running/walking and calories. I am less familiar with Fitbit- type gadgets. You mention a lot of cardio and calorie burn each day... a very generic rule of thumb is that the "average" person burns an "average" of 100 calories per mile…

*sigh* also back here again. I can sympathize with the medical challenges, as I take thyroid meds too (hypothyroid without them). While I'm not diabetic, I've found that I have to be very careful about the foods I eat - gluten & dairy cause autoimmune flares for me. I've also found that any type of hormonal birth control…

Ditto the suggestions for medical consult. Personal antecdote: as a former long distance runner I often battled headaches/migraines after long/hot runs (60+ minutes). After much experimentation, I found that a LOT of electrolyte supplementation resolved my issue: drinking cytomax during run PLUS swallowing electrolyte pill…

I'm able to do well on T4 meds, but my weight loss didn't start until 8-10 weeks into treatment. Anytime we made a change to my meds (even different manufacturer), the weight loss stopped and/or reversed to a weight gain until another 8 weeks passed to stabilize. No silver bullet here, it's about my long-term health not a…

OK now I'm jealous - you have some great options in NYC for quality bra fitters! I got my first inkling of proper bra size using the calculator here: http://www.lindasonline.com/ - and you're lucky that you can visit the store in person! I'm sure they are expensive, but it's worth it to get sized, even if you decide to buy…

Nothing wrong with giving it a try to see if you like it - my mom used to go to one and she really liked it. However, she has always preferred women-only workout environments & likes the guidance of the circuit. Any exercise that you enjoy & will consistently use... is great :smile: I do think it's probably an older crowd…

I originally had trouble breaking into half marathon training (but have since mastered it & marathon trail runs). I found it helpful to join a local marathon training group. Company = motivation on a long run. Plus, I talk a lot with the other runners & this keeps my pace in check. I also found it helpful to switch to a…

Wow, your long run pace sounds brisk given your HM finish? Check a training pace calculator on Runners World or Galloway site, they will likely advise something 1-2 min slower than your current long run pace. Of course, those calculators assume that your HM was a "race effort". Maybe try running a "magic mile" or a shorter…

Re-posting from a June thread, my experience here in case it helps. Since this post, I've lost another 4 lbs: I've only been at this about 9 months - but found I'm incredibly sensitive to the specific brand/manufacturer of my T4 thyroid meds, even though my dose has always been the same 88 mcg. My 1st attempt was good on…

I was initially diagnosed subclinical by a naturopathic doctor in early 2013, she put me on low dose Armour for about a month... but when I realized that insurance wouldn't cover this doctor, I gave up. I felt progressively worse over the next 6-9 months, and when my traditional doc ran some other tests, I requested new…

I'm 33, also 5'2" and have about 20 to lose. More info in my profile, but please include a message in friend request.

I'm a fellow half marathoner - I use Pilates (reformer) and TRX for strength training. TRX is definitely a much tougher workout, sometimes I'm sore and it does mean I have to scale back on my running intensity/distance or skip the occasional run all together. Currently I do these 1-2x weekly. It probably should be more,…

My measurements are pretty close to the OP. Once I lose this weight, my waist will go down 2-3 inches but my hips/bust only go down about 1 inch each. I don't look terribly curvy, as I have muscular thighs & broad shoulders, plus my waist gets hidden easily by clothing. In most clothes, I would look like a "ruler", but put…

I'm 33. I've been (rather rudely) told that I'm at the bottom of the social pyramid by being an educated, single, childless, working woman. :grumble: Nevermind the naysayers! I welcome other 30-something, encouraging friends. I don't spend much time on the boards, but I'm a great motivator for newsfeed interaction & look…

I think everyone's body is unique - what works for some is different than others. I've only been at this about 9 months - but found I'm incredibly sensitive to the specific brand/manufacturer of my T4 thyroid meds, even though my dose has always been the same 88 mcg. My 1st attempt was good on generic levothyroxine (by…

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