Hi. New to the forum. I've struggled most of my life with being overweight, but had always been fit (albeit solid) and active. In my early 20's I had managed to get down to a size 5. Then over the course of the next decade I slowly gained 100+ pounds. Gaining 20 pounds after the birth of each of my 5 boys.

It's quite a lot to get into right now, but back in the fall my 7 year old son passed away. I again turned to food and added another 20 pounds to my 5'2 frame. Now up to almost 250, I'm scared for my health and disappointed with myself for letting my body get this bad.

All in all, I'm a happy go lucky kind of person. But this weight problem is starting to take a toll on my positive outlook at it's time to change. I'm currently doing a 1200 calorie diet with low fat and low carb options. I'm also starting doing Zumba at home and taking Avesil to support my efforts.

I was diagnosed a couple of years ago with Hypothyroidism and take Levothyroxin. I lose 3 and gain it back over and over and over. Not sure if I'll ever really lose this weight or if I just need to resign myself to a life as a big girl. I keep saying that this is a "lifestyle change" and I try and get zilch results. Very frustrating.

Thanks for listening. Hope to be around often.

KSS

KSS, welcome to the forum. I'm so sorry for your loss and cannot even begin to imagine the pain. You will find lots of support here to help with your weight loss goal, suggestions and advice for how to lose and stay that way, also for how to adjust when it isn't working and more.

There is a weight loss group for people specifically with medical challengs around here somewhere if you just look around the forums. I know there are other chicks with thyroid issues and they will be happy to help.

Anyhow, just wanted to say howdy, tell you we are glad you're here and let you know it can be done. We're all in this overweight boat together!

Barb

KSS ~ there are many ladies here that know how easy it is to gain weight with children and you've had five ... and the grieving process can take its toll on all of us too! Take heart that all is not lost and you can start again, one step at a time, one day at a time. You have started on a very low calorie plan; if you find it too strict up it a bit to about 1400-1600 or even 1800 caloreis a day instead. It is easier to come down from there than start too low and hit a wall ...

There are lots of great people here that can offer you support and encouragement too; come back often as that really helps!

PS ~ we have a Faith Forum here; and a daily thread there called Christian Encouragers -- if you are interested ...