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Realizing your weight loss (Do you see it?)
I have lost 25 lbs and several clothing sizes, but I don't really see it when I look in the mirror. Yes, I can see that my face is thinner, but I am having trouble really seeing myself smaller. I almost wouldn't believe it, if not for the scale, tape measure and clothing sizes. Yesterday I had a major realization of the…
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MY NSV (non scale victory)!!!
Before I started MFP I had tried on wedding dresses. I was in a size 26 and NOTHING looked good on me. Everything made me look huge or feel like a stuffed sausage. I don't want to be the "fat" bride that everybody looks sideways at with a fake smile while they say you look beautiful. So, yesterday I went wedding dress…
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If you don't have a Thyroid can you go into starvation mode?
I'm curious, if you don't eat enough calories you risk going into starvation mode which slows your metabolism, but if you do not have a thyroid which controls metabolism and are taking synthroid can this happen? If no one knows I will ask my endocronologist Monday and post the answer.
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Had my Thyroid Removed and wondering if...
Hi, I had my Thyroid completely removed Nov 12, 2010. Gained 30+ pounds in a very short time. In mid February I finally got my synthroid adjusted to the correct level and was finally feeling great. I started eating differently to shed all the extra pounds I picked up and was doing great. I lost 20 lbs in 1 month. Now I…
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Starting my Journey!
Hi, I'm really excited to have found this site! I made a plan and am sticking to it this time, so this is great to have a support (FREE) system to keep me focused. I am 38 years old have an adult daughter and a 3 year old daughter! I have been on the heavy side all my life and just recently put on 30 lbs in one year! Turns…
