I have rejoined MRC today after 11 months. Have since been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and have found it increasingly difficult to lose weight. I feel terrible most of the time probably a combination of the weight and thyroid. I'm hoping to lose the weight this time and just feel better. Any tips to stay on track are welcome.

Hi and welcome!

Is MRC Metabolic Research Center? If so ... the lastest thread is here
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=134545

If not ... clue me in, I want you to feel right at home here.

Welcome to 3FC!

I'm hypothyroid, too, and I hear what you're saying. The weight doesn't come off easy sometimes. But good for you that you're doing it for yourself because you want to feel better - that will be great motivation for you. Hope to see you around!

last year i was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, had surgery to remove the thyroid and radiation, its been a long hard struggle, as hard as i tried to at least maintain weight loss i couldnt i kept gaining! now that all the treatments are behind me and i have the official word from the DR that i am cancer free and 215mcg a day of snythroid, the weight is coming off, slow but it is coming off

Hey Liberty -

Have you visited our "Dieting with Obstacles" forum yet? We have several regular posters that have thyroid issues, and talking to them might be a good thing!

Otherwise, just settle in and keep posting. Can't wait to get to know you better!

hi liberty44 -- (raising hand) I have hypothyroidism.

tips to stay on track... hmmm...

first - pick your diet program and stick to it

second -- stick to it because sometimes the scale will not reflect your efforts --- but knowing that you are sticking to it will give you something to look forward to.

third -- exercise -- take baby steps, begin with walking 10 minutes one way and 10 minutes back -- that's 20 minutes right there! try to exercise at least 3 times a week, more if you feel up to it.

fourth -- shake up your calorie intake -- of course the first step is to reduce from whatever level it is -- so if your current intake is about 2300 -- reduce to about 2000,

fifth -- monitor your calories (many diet software available online many with free 7 or 10 day trials). Log in your meals and the program totals calories for you.

six -- make a list for yourself of your top ten reasons for wanting to succeed -- put it somewhere you can see it every day!

seven -- there are many great forums here -- something for everyone... post, ask questions, read inspirational stories...

Finally - know that you can do this, and you and only you can do it!

TO SUCCESS IN THE QUEST!

BEST,
B