Hi, Angie and SheriaVa,
Well, let's just start the Dysfunctional Thyroids Annonymous Newbie thread, shall we??
I'm Rae, 47 years old, hypothyroidism since age 27 (from Hashimoto's Disease) and have also done the yo-yo thing for many years. However, as much as I'd like to scowl exclusively at the hypothyroidism, I really can't... I have personally contributed to the problem a great deal. Which is not to say that the hypothyroidism hasn't made it that much more difficult when I'm committed to losing weight.. but, well, my natural inclinations toward beer, chocolate and immobility might have SOMETHING to do with it, too!!
It's been a rough year. I was terminated from a job in March for the first time in my life, for reasons that were never clearly revealed to me. I suspect it had to do with a treacherous co-worker, but I don't know for sure. Not an experience I care to repeat. Prior to this job, which I held for a year, I worked as a judge's assistant for 14 years and was highly regarded in my field. So quite a shock to me to be summarily sacked. But what can we do, eh? I have chosen to move on, and after cowering in my self-imposed isolation for the past 4 months, it's time to get on with life. So...
it's back to the Weight Watchers program with me, with which I've always had good success, and walking, walking, walking. Fortunately, my wonderful husband rises each morning at 4:30 a.m. to be at his job by 5:30, so I just waddle on out the door right behind him and don't come home until I've waddled for at least 30 minutes -- the goal being to waddle for 45-60 soon. Weight training soon to follow.
I'm 5' 9", starting weight 236. I started 5 days ago and have no scale.. but my clothes will keep me honest -- and motivated! I'll frankly be thrilled with any goal weight hovering around 160.
Sheria, I'm inspired by you! To have the stick-to-itiveness to get through a year and lose 35 pounds, well, you're a hero! Keep it up -- you're awesome!
Angie, what a fabulous accomplishment, 70 pounds! I think your focus on whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean meats is very wise. I am doing the same thing, staying away from processed foods as much as possible. I'll look forward to learning some of your tricks!
Anyway.. nice to "meet" you both, and let's see how we go, shall we?
All the best, Rae
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Thank you for the welcome! In terms of my method I not only watched what I ate but I tended to keep my daily fat intake between 15-20% of my daily allowances. This means I ate a lot of whole grains, fruits,veggies and poultry. I tend to work out between 5-6 times a week so I just hit my metabolism stride. Ever since then, I have continued to have a steady weight loss.
