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Hi, I will tell you what my personal trainer told me. In order to lose weight it is all about changing your lifestyle to include clean eating and exercise. In order to lose weight, you should focus on 80% healthy eating 20% exercise. In other words, focus on your eating habit and do some form of exercise daily. I track…

Great job! I have reached 55 years old and need to lose another 30 lbs. Down 15 since January - would like to lose it by 30th anniversary in September. You are right, I am heavier than I used to be but with working out I am in the smallest pant size that I own. Thanks for the words or encouragement and good luck with the…

I set my synthroid out with 1 full glass of water the night before, hubby gets up at 6am - I take it then and roll over and sleep for another hour :) I take my vitamins at noon.

I am eating 1500 - 1600 and losing .5 per week - I am satisfied with that. The extra 100 calories makes a difference for me and helps me keep on the straight an narrow

put your cup on first, zero out your calories (mine has a button for that) or weigh your cup then weigh it full and subtract the weight of your cup

I had lost 25 lbs thru very hard work (1.5 hour spin classes, working out with a personal trainer etc.) then I gained it all back. Once I went on Synthroid my sister said to me "well...that's good cause now the weight will come off quicker". They don't understand how hard it is - I work my *kitten* off and get a .5 lb loss…

I read somewhere that when you lose 3 lbs you then eat until you gain them back. then you lose those 3 again and then gain them back. Eventually your body adapts and it takes longer to gain them back and you are resetting your metabolism. Shoot I wish I could remember where I read it cause it makes sense to me. I eat…

I take a iron free multi, zinc, selenium, copper and D3. I take my synthroid at 6 am and wait 1 hour before eating. I take my supplements at noon so it doesn't interfere with my synthroid. I was told to be careful when taking calcium - wait 4 hours before taking it.

I understand, I have been diagnosed this past year and have been on Synthroid - it helps but I am still not happy with it. Seeing an endocronologist and metabolism Dr. next Wed. to see about going on a natural thyroid med. I also take a multi, selenium, zinc, copper and D3 (5,000). There are foods you should be avoiding…

heading to my first endo appointment this week. Have to drive 7 hours to Vancouver cause local Dr. won't try me on "Armour" cause she doesn't think I should switch cause my TSH is at 2. But....I am losing my hair, dizzy, tired and a bit depressed - so gonna talk to endo and see whats my next plan of action thanks for…

just got the dvd and am starting it today - I have 45 lbs more to lose and have just lost 10 hypothyroid caused weight gain and weight loss has been slow and hard. I am doing 1500 calories and not eating back my exercise calories - need to keep pugging away. Good job and keep up the good work

I have had an issue lately with depression due to lack of sun - but have a light now and find that this helps a lot.

great job! I have lost 8 lbs and have 55 to go. Thanks for the inspiration :)

Tried it for a week and nothing - so it sits in my cupboard

hi, from BC also, do a bit of travelling on our motorcycle in the west Kootenays.

I am going to see the specialist in March to switch - let me know how you do so I know what to expect.

losing weight is based on 80% diet 10% exercise and 10% genetics

What I am doing is every five days I allow myself to eat up to my maintenance calories level. I eat 1500 calories a day when "dieting" and then up to 1750 on my eat up days. That way you have something to look forward to.

Ss to hear that :( keep going cause its gotta get better. I had put on 30 lbs before being diagnosed 9 months ago, but have started to lose by doing a 9 day cleanse and then the Flat Belly Diet - down 8 lbs in 3 weeks

Hi I was also diagnosed in April and also live in BC!! I also see that there is a motorcycle in your loss scale - we do a lot of travelling on our bike too.

I was diagnosed 9 months ago and am having difficulty adjusting my meds. I did a thing called Fat Flush which got me started on my way - 7 days diet, 1 day fast, and 3 days sequal. Dr. Oz suggested it to get your hormones in control. I am doing Flat Belly Diet which is 4 - 400 cal meals per day. I am now down 7 lbs in 2…

I have been reading lately that adding cinnamon to your water is extremely healthy. I also add some orange or lemon crystals (freeze dried) to my water. Also, if you drink hot water with lemon or herbal tea it counts as part of your water itnake.

I know that people think you have to do 1200 cals a day but I am losing with 1520 cals and a bit of exercise. It may take longer but I will probably stick to this plan better. Good luck with the weight loss journey and hope you have a wonderful wedding.

I use Splenda or xylitol. I just gave up m y 1 diet pepsi per day (been 3 weeks). I drink coffee with light cream and herbal teas now. Lots of water. I am new to MFP and am looking forward to all the support on here.