Thyroid

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Hi Everyone,

I am a newbie and have not yet started my program, but had done a

challenge a few years ago and lost 50 lbs! I loved how much BFL

taught me about eating and exercising and enjoying it and it changed

my lifestyle. I've gained back a few pounds and still had some to go

when I finished my challenge but I was never able to complete a

second one due to the demands of work. My New Year's Resolution to

get my work-life balance is well underway.

Well recently I did a 10 week challenge at a local Kick Boxing gym.

I loved how it tired me out and made me sweat and worked my core.

But at the end of it I had only lost 5 lbs and 6% body fat. Now

while replacing muscle with body fat RULES I still have plenty of

weight to lose and after not working out for a while, I

thought " this will surely shock my system and I'll lose hopefully 10

lbs or more! " . But sadly no... even though I was eating BFL style

and lifting as well.

I recently had a physical and found out I have hypothryroidism which

affects metabolism (slows down metabolism). I know it's not the

reason for my being overweight but it could be a contributor as to

why it's so hard for me to lose it. Can anyone ease my mind with any

personal experience with this matter? Is it manageable? have you had

a successful challenge and hypothyroidism?

I've called several of my friends just to encourage them to take

care of themselves, get their physicals, know their numbers! I urge

you all to do the same. Please keep up the great work. All the best

to all of you and your health in the new year! You all inspire me!

Lynnette