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That's great! I still have a couple of lbs to go before I'm there too. I too am looking forward to getting there.
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I realize that some with hypothyroidism still want to eat soy, but it has nothing to do with the ability of the body to absorb the thyroid medicine, soy can actually cause hypothyroidism. Here's a link to one article explaining some of the dangers of soy: http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/soydangers.htm Also, Calcium…
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For those of you who are hypothyroid DO NOT eat any soy unless it's fermented. Soy is one of the worst things you can eat for your thyroid. Fermented forms of soy: natto, miso, tempeh and soy sauce. Some tofu is fermented and some is not, so check the source. A great resource for more information read: "Living Well with…
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I may not be in your age group, but if you haven't had a thyroid test lately, make sure you do and that the doctor is using the new range. (normal is: .3-3.0) If your thyroid is over 3.0, you are hypothyroid and you won't be able to loose weight. In fact, being hypothyroid will cause you to gain weight.