My name is Terri and I have had your typical life changing weight challenges and have always been able to overcome them. Now, I am mid 40's and have come off my estrogen, battled graves disease and now have hypothyroid. Is it really my lot in life to be overweight and miserable because I am 40? Over the last year I have gained 45 lbs!! I have been to see my MD and his answer is "you're over 40 and this is how it is!" No, I can't believe that. Being 6' tall if I had a few extra lbs, it was ok. Since HS and giving birth x2 I have always maintained a size 10. Now, 14-16!! OMG!! I don't want to leave home. It is horrible. I have studied everything, my thyroid levels are still not where they need to be but its more. I can't get satisfied. Not eating all day then when I do eat, I WANT TO EAT! Leptin resistance is something I have been reading about and feel it may be part of my problem. I am committed to figuring this out and getting 50+lbs off. This is an awesome place and I look forward to getting to know you all. Please feel free to give me any advice you may have.
God Bless!!
Terri