Teacherlady, congrats on a great start. Kudos for doing the right thing and getting a Drs. checkup before embarking on low cals.

I'm hypothyroid....I never really had symptoms...but it was found in a blood test. I think the medication (Synthroid) did assist in my weight loss success. I'm glad yours is so mild you don't need the meds. Taking a pill every morning is PITA.

Hey - we made it to page 8.... :cb: :carrot:

Gina- Went to the doctor yesterday and they decided to test my thyroid. They said we needed to do it again since it has been awhile since it was checked. I've also been having some problems like mild hair loss and dry skin. The doc said these could be a result of thyroid problems. Since I was having problems before she thinks maybe it is worse now and I may need medication.

I'm not sure. They're supposed to call me on Monday and tell me the test results. I'm not sure how I feel. On one hand I would like to have something to say that's why I couldn't lose weight. But, on the other hand it is something that you have to deal with for the rest of your life. Although, I would rather be healthy than unhealthy. Anyway, I guess I'll find out soon enough.

It seems everyone must be away for the weekend. It has been awhile since someone else posted. Hope everyone has a great weekend.:D

Even if you do end up having to medicate - at least you know what the deal is...taking a pill every morning is better than not being able to figure out why you can't seem to lose weight. :hug: Hope it all comes out ok for you!

Suzanne has a Q&A help subforum right at the top of the page - you can probably find the answer there. ;)

Check out this thread from a couple months ago...

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This past week I have just been giving in to my cravings left and right. :nono: And of course, the junk I've been eating gives me less energy so I'm pooped when I get home and haven't done any good exercise for a while now.

I find my mind wandering to make excuses for it, but there aren't any valid ones. I feel like my brain needs to be slapped around and be put back on the right track, but I'm not sure how to go about doing that. I get all intense into something for 3 weeks and then my interest wains. It's always like that.

Anyone else have good ways to get over this and get back on track?

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uh.... yeah?.....JUST DO IT!!! lol, seriously though....don't let this little slip make it into a full blown slide. Get yourself to the gym and do it. Then you're little holiday snacking won't be such a guilt trip. Hard to do at this time of the year with everything happening at once, but you'll be so glad you've gotten back into the swing of things. Why not just try taking a class at the gym and give Jillian's workouts a break. Slowly get back into it and come January....you'll be ahead of the game!!! COME ON!!!!....I triple dog dare you!!!!:D

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Unfortunately, or fortunately, we have enough equipment for a home-gym, and I can't afford a real gym as I'm probably about to get laid off...plus the BF would kill me if I joined a gym after he bought all that machinery. Problem is, both of us are lazy as **** right now. He is never motivated and I'm easily un-motivated.

I do understand what you're saying. I have been told for years that if I *really* wanted to lose the weight, I'd be doing it. It's so frustrating to hear that because sometimes I just feel like I have no control over myself, no willpower, etc.

It also doesn't help that I get winter depression every year. I'm glad you all are around so I can read your nice posts and smile, though. :)

Angel eyes -- You took the words right out of my mouth :lol:, too funny!!

JUST DO IT SmartButt!! Don't think of excuses, just put your dang workout clothes on and get the **** moving :drill:... Don't blame lack of funds, walking doen't cost a cent! ... Stop feeling sorry for yourself and DO IT!! If you suffer from depression it's proven that exercise helps, but I'm sure you know that already. If you are being laid off all the better to get outside and walk, the sun and fresh air will lift your spirits... Don't depend on your hubby or friends to motivate you, that motivation comes from YOU and only YOU, and maybe if hubby sees you motivated he will get moving too... Losing weight is 90% a head game, I truly believe that. Schedule your workouts, make mini goals like, walking or weight training 'X' amount of minutes/day ... But just DO IT!! Plus come here for motivation, we're here to help... Ok I'm off the :soap: now :lol:

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I'm a bit shocked at the "just do it" attitude. I thought this forum was a supportive one. I wasn't making excuses, I was explaining why I wasn't joining a gym, specifically. Out of all the times I've posted advice to other people, I don't think I've ever told them their problem is they need to "just do it". That's essentially the same thing as "quit whining and shut up".

I think this is the first time a post has actually made me cry. That coldness truly hurt my feelings.

Maybe this isn't the board for me, after all.

Hi Smartbutt :hug: ....Not to speak for the others - but I was about to say 'just do it' myself...I think the reason we say it is because it's what we would want to hear if we were in your situation. I feel pretty safe in saying that no one was trying to hurt your feelings!!!

I'm sorry you are having a rough time of it in your job as well - stress can be a very tough thing to deal with...but exercise can bring your mood up. I think that was to point the others were trying to make. Is snacking going to give you anything more than happiness for the moment? For me - it just makes me more annoyed with myself.

Have you lost what it was that motivated you in the first place? Maybe that would be a place to start? I'm just curious, why do you think it is that you stop being intense about things after a few weeks? Is it just things you are doing for yourself? (I ask because I find I am a lot more organized in myy job than in my home)...maybe trying the postive self talk exercises from WBL?

Dare I ask "What would Jillian do?"....I think she would give you a hug and tell you to get back on the wagon and acheive what you started out to do. You are special and you desrve to be happy - Go over your goals again...read some old posts and listen to your own encouragement that you have given to others. You can do this, girl...:grouphug:

Smartbutt - Don't leave. :( I truly don't think anyone was trying to be hurtful. I'm actually really glad you posted that because I have been doing the exact same thing. Eating poorly (cracker barrel even :o ) and not exercising like I should. Little walks here and there, but nothing like I need to do. I was feeling really down on myself today and thinking I should just stop posting until I "get it together. But I saw your post and was thinking it's great that we can come here when we have a triumph and when we have a set back, because 100%, without a doubt, each of us will be in both places. Don't give up. It sucks to much to dislike yourself (talking about how I feel about myself here) and there are too many great things you can do when you're in better shape. I know for me my energy is absolutely in the toilet when I eat poorly. So today I decided to do things that were healthy for my body. So I ate healthy food with a few less than healthy snacks. It's a step in the right direction. I think what Ilene and angel-eyes meant is sometimes when you feel like you don't want to anymore you just make yourself and then you realize that it feels good and realize again how much you really want this new life. This is such a hard journey we all feel like giving up at times, and right now I'm right there with you.

What would make you feel better now? What if your husband promised to do something really special for you if you stayed on plan for a week? Maybe he's not motivated but would be willing to try to motivate you? What if you give yourself a few days to regroup? Read some motivational books, re-read Winning by Losing etc.. Or just try to maintain for a few weeks to give yourself a break? You'll do it, you've already done a great job. You just have to figure out what you need right now that isn't happening and make it happen when you're ready. Sorry you're feeling down.. :(

Awwww, SmartButt I didn't mean to sound so harsh :hug: honest...

What I really was trying to say was give yourself some positive self talk to get yourself moving, rather than some negative thoughts... We, including ME, all go through different phases in our journey, but we can't give up, we just have to keep on keeping on. I don't feel like exercising every single time either, gosh are ya nuts? But I just keep doing it, it's more of a habit for me now, it's been 20 years I'm at this game :rolleyes: ... And yes :yes: even after 20 years I get set backs too, I gain a few pounds, don't feel like working out... But I talk to myself and ask, Do I really want to go back to where I was? NO way :no: NEVER!! So I gotta do what must be done to get this body healthy, keep moving and keep watching what I eat ... It does get easier with time, but you still have to keep at it no matter what...

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smartbutt - I know exactly how you feel. I've been doing the same thing for years. I keep blaming the "diet" and saying it doesn't work, when the truth is most of the time I don't even really try before I give up. I want to lose weight and be the person I was before, but I have no willpower whatsoever. The only thing that works for me is to look at myself closely in the mirror, look at before and after pictures. Then I ask myself if I want my children to meet the me I was before or only know the fat mommy that I am now. I want to set a good example for them so they know how to be healthy. I teach at my daughter's school, right across the hall in fact, and I don't want kids teasing her because she has the fat mom.

If you don't have anyone that you want to lose the weight for, then think about YOU. Because in truth we are the only ones who can do it, and really it should be for us before all others. I try to envision the future. It sucks now, but how will I feel when the stress is over. When I've reached my goal weight and all I have to do is maintain it. I'll feel wonderful.

Please don't give up;) You can totally do this. Just remember that the healthier you are, the longer you'll be here to worry about weight.:^: Sounds exausting right? I think so too. I hope you have a wonderful day and keep trying, don't give up ever!:hug:

But I just keep doing it, it's more of a habit for me now, it's been 20 years I'm at this game

Wow Ilene, that's awesome! That makes my couple months sound easy...;)