Hi my name is Laura and I live in Essex I'm 43 and have managed my weight up until I was 32 I then had a operation and also found out I have a under active thyroid at my heaviest I was 16 stone I am now 13.7 but need to be 11 I know I will be happy in my own skin then I am active I go to the gym 4 times a week I count my calories but the weight just won't shift so lots of help needed also I hope to make some like minded friends
Thanks for reading
Laura x

Hi, Laura -- and welcome! You've come to the right place to get lots of support.

There are a bunch of forums, so poke around and see where you would like to chime in. I want to invite you to join us over on the 40-somethings board; we are always eager to meet new people

Hi and thanks I'm glad I found this forum

how are you now?

i'm using OPTIFAST and it seems to be working when nothing else would. i also have an under-active thyroid among other things.

come join us, yeah there are some terrific forums …let's get this one going too!

saraphin

Hi Laura! You'll find lots of support here from wonderful people who want nothing but the best for you! Good luck!

Welcome!!!! I suggest jumping into a challenge, I really like http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/chic...llenge-10.html because we really support each other and are super encouraging. but I am sure others are great too!

Welcome Laura! This is a GREAT place for support! And we are happy to have you here! (:

I'm your age Congratulations on losing almost 3 stones so far!

I don't have experience with an under active thyroid, but I've read that it is not easy to get the weight off. Perhaps you could review your calorie intake to see if it helps with the weight loss? You sound as if you're quite active so I would be looking at the food consumed rather than the activity level.