Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Hi Kristi. I know exactly where you are coming from on the weight issue. I too have gained weight and am unable to get rid of even some of it. I've gain 25 pounds since going on the ATDs, approximately 5 months. My doctor says it is because my levels are becoming " normal " and that the reason I was thin before was due to the hyper. This I understand. What I don't understand is why my exercising a minimum of 5 times a week and watching everything that goes into my mouth doesn't make the numbers on the scale move. Well, that's not true, they are moving, just in the wrong direction. I know we are supposed to be more concerned with our health than what society thinks we should look like, but it is hard to do and I'm holding your hand in this, as I am standing right next to you facing this nuisance. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Kristi, I wish I knew what to tell you. I've been gaining weight since I started the ATD's and even now that I've been off. (And not to scare you but at 5'4 " I WISH I weighed 140. I'm big-boned and pretty comfortable there.) What will be helpful is to exercise reasonably and eat well. At least this way you know that you are doing what you can to stay healthy. I too weigh more than after my last pregnancy but my bp is excellent, cholesterol fine. Hopefully I'm not a walking time bomb but I do believe I'm doing the best I can. As painful as it is, do spend money on new clothes, or hit the resale shops. Do whatever you can to find clothes that flatter you where you are now; at your weight, that really is possible. I have teenage daughters so I really try to be philosophical about my size. We greatly limit exposure to the media in our house. I just read an article in the March (I think) Ladies Home Journal on the early sexualization of kids. This is a recurrent theme. We are bombarded with images that as adults we know are not healthy or based on reality, and those of us who have been forunate enough to maintain really ideal weights may have even formed opinions of those who don't seem to be able to do so, opinions that are also not based on reality. I hope that your husband or man in your life is supportive. I have been greatly blessed in that regard. Take care, Fay ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Kristi, I wish I knew what to tell you. I've been gaining weight since I started the ATD's and even now that I've been off. (And not to scare you but at 5'4 " I WISH I weighed 140. I'm big-boned and pretty comfortable there.) What will be helpful is to exercise reasonably and eat well. At least this way you know that you are doing what you can to stay healthy. I too weigh more than after my last pregnancy but my bp is excellent, cholesterol fine. Hopefully I'm not a walking time bomb but I do believe I'm doing the best I can. As painful as it is, do spend money on new clothes, or hit the resale shops. Do whatever you can to find clothes that flatter you where you are now; at your weight, that really is possible. I have teenage daughters so I really try to be philosophical about my size. We greatly limit exposure to the media in our house. I just read an article in the March (I think) Ladies Home Journal on the early sexualization of kids. This is a recurrent theme. We are bombarded with images that as adults we know are not healthy or based on reality, and those of us who have been forunate enough to maintain really ideal weights may have even formed opinions of those who don't seem to be able to do so, opinions that are also not based on reality. I hope that your husband or man in your life is supportive. I have been greatly blessed in that regard. Take care, Fay ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Kristi, Count me in on one that gained on ATDs after taking them for 5.5 yrs. I wonder if all the weight will ever come off. It is something I struggle with daily. The worse part is the way people look at you, they think everyone overweight eat the wrong foods. I've been off ATDs since July 2000 and still struggle to lose it. It is coming off but slow. I keep telling myself that if it comes off slow maybe I won't gain it back. When I started having trouble with my teeth, the dentist of course took one look at me and figured I was a sweet eater and pop drinker. That made me mad, needless to say I no longer go to that dentist. We don't eat fast food and I don't keep junk food in the house. That is the way I was raised and that's how I've raised my kids. I've wondered at times if the hyper stage of the GD does something to our metabolism, but don't effect all of us. I for one could not eat everything going up, we didn't eat junk food but I also watched what I ate to keep my figure. We eat healthy and I've taught my kids to eat healthy that is the most important part, knowing we are eating healthy. Last summer I did go out and buy myself all new clothes, something I hated to do after gaining weight. I kept telling myself I will lose it and buy a few things at a time. The great thing was in two months the pants were too big, the tops were but I could still wear some of them. It made me feel better about myself buying all new clothes and I watched for the sales to buy them. This winter the weight hasn't moved much, but that's all right it started moving again. You also have to look at the fact that I am 45 yrs. old and I think it is harder to lose weight at my age. So, buy yourself new clothes even if they are a bigger size you will feel better having clothes that are comfortable. Also, I break my meals into eating 5 small meals a day and drink 8-8 oz. glasses of water, plus 8 oz. for every 25 lbs. you are overweigh daily. My weight came when I was hyper but on ATDs. Debbie R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Kristi, Count me in on one that gained on ATDs after taking them for 5.5 yrs. I wonder if all the weight will ever come off. It is something I struggle with daily. The worse part is the way people look at you, they think everyone overweight eat the wrong foods. I've been off ATDs since July 2000 and still struggle to lose it. It is coming off but slow. I keep telling myself that if it comes off slow maybe I won't gain it back. When I started having trouble with my teeth, the dentist of course took one look at me and figured I was a sweet eater and pop drinker. That made me mad, needless to say I no longer go to that dentist. We don't eat fast food and I don't keep junk food in the house. That is the way I was raised and that's how I've raised my kids. I've wondered at times if the hyper stage of the GD does something to our metabolism, but don't effect all of us. I for one could not eat everything going up, we didn't eat junk food but I also watched what I ate to keep my figure. We eat healthy and I've taught my kids to eat healthy that is the most important part, knowing we are eating healthy. Last summer I did go out and buy myself all new clothes, something I hated to do after gaining weight. I kept telling myself I will lose it and buy a few things at a time. The great thing was in two months the pants were too big, the tops were but I could still wear some of them. It made me feel better about myself buying all new clothes and I watched for the sales to buy them. This winter the weight hasn't moved much, but that's all right it started moving again. You also have to look at the fact that I am 45 yrs. old and I think it is harder to lose weight at my age. So, buy yourself new clothes even if they are a bigger size you will feel better having clothes that are comfortable. Also, I break my meals into eating 5 small meals a day and drink 8-8 oz. glasses of water, plus 8 oz. for every 25 lbs. you are overweigh daily. My weight came when I was hyper but on ATDs. Debbie R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Kristi, Count me in on one that gained on ATDs after taking them for 5.5 yrs. I wonder if all the weight will ever come off. It is something I struggle with daily. The worse part is the way people look at you, they think everyone overweight eat the wrong foods. I've been off ATDs since July 2000 and still struggle to lose it. It is coming off but slow. I keep telling myself that if it comes off slow maybe I won't gain it back. When I started having trouble with my teeth, the dentist of course took one look at me and figured I was a sweet eater and pop drinker. That made me mad, needless to say I no longer go to that dentist. We don't eat fast food and I don't keep junk food in the house. That is the way I was raised and that's how I've raised my kids. I've wondered at times if the hyper stage of the GD does something to our metabolism, but don't effect all of us. I for one could not eat everything going up, we didn't eat junk food but I also watched what I ate to keep my figure. We eat healthy and I've taught my kids to eat healthy that is the most important part, knowing we are eating healthy. Last summer I did go out and buy myself all new clothes, something I hated to do after gaining weight. I kept telling myself I will lose it and buy a few things at a time. The great thing was in two months the pants were too big, the tops were but I could still wear some of them. It made me feel better about myself buying all new clothes and I watched for the sales to buy them. This winter the weight hasn't moved much, but that's all right it started moving again. You also have to look at the fact that I am 45 yrs. old and I think it is harder to lose weight at my age. So, buy yourself new clothes even if they are a bigger size you will feel better having clothes that are comfortable. Also, I break my meals into eating 5 small meals a day and drink 8-8 oz. glasses of water, plus 8 oz. for every 25 lbs. you are overweigh daily. My weight came when I was hyper but on ATDs. Debbie R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 oh Kristi, I feel for you, and completely understand. Although I think I have balanced out, since I am no longer gaining, but trying to loose and it ain't happening, seems the less I eat, I don't loose. My doctor is no help on this one as she is slightly overweight and doesn't understand. I went from 119 to 149 in a period of six months, I am 5'2 and now staying steady...however I am trying to loose, just began weight training along with the cardio, it may help it may not....people don't see but I just feel it.... hang in there, just wanted you to know that you are not alone!!! Weight Hi All, I am feeling completely down about my weight tonight and thought I'd spill my guts to you guys. I am stumped about why I'm gaining so much weight! I was hyper and got too skinny and then went hypO on the ATDs. I'm on 10 mg of tap and am just gaining weight steadily. I'm eating rice cakes and salads and I can't stop gaining weight. It's the most frustrating thing. I've totally given up sweets and haven't had junk food in Forever. Did this happen to any of you?? I now weigh 143 pounds and even when I was pregnant I topped out at 148, so this is extremely frustrating. I'm only 5'4 " and I feel comfortable at about 115 pounds. I've been walking and was even doing aerobics until about two weeks ago when I got a cold. I haven't been too concerned about the weight thing because I was told that I went hypO but that was weeks ago and I'm still gaining. Help!! Is this normal?? Is this to be expected? When will it stop?? None of my clothes fit! I went to the doctor on Monday and still haven't heard back about my labs. Could I still be hypo and that's the reason?? I'm so FRUSTRATED!! Can you tell? Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 oh Kristi, I feel for you, and completely understand. Although I think I have balanced out, since I am no longer gaining, but trying to loose and it ain't happening, seems the less I eat, I don't loose. My doctor is no help on this one as she is slightly overweight and doesn't understand. I went from 119 to 149 in a period of six months, I am 5'2 and now staying steady...however I am trying to loose, just began weight training along with the cardio, it may help it may not....people don't see but I just feel it.... hang in there, just wanted you to know that you are not alone!!! Weight Hi All, I am feeling completely down about my weight tonight and thought I'd spill my guts to you guys. I am stumped about why I'm gaining so much weight! I was hyper and got too skinny and then went hypO on the ATDs. I'm on 10 mg of tap and am just gaining weight steadily. I'm eating rice cakes and salads and I can't stop gaining weight. It's the most frustrating thing. I've totally given up sweets and haven't had junk food in Forever. Did this happen to any of you?? I now weigh 143 pounds and even when I was pregnant I topped out at 148, so this is extremely frustrating. I'm only 5'4 " and I feel comfortable at about 115 pounds. I've been walking and was even doing aerobics until about two weeks ago when I got a cold. I haven't been too concerned about the weight thing because I was told that I went hypO but that was weeks ago and I'm still gaining. Help!! Is this normal?? Is this to be expected? When will it stop?? None of my clothes fit! I went to the doctor on Monday and still haven't heard back about my labs. Could I still be hypo and that's the reason?? I'm so FRUSTRATED!! Can you tell? Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 oh Kristi, I feel for you, and completely understand. Although I think I have balanced out, since I am no longer gaining, but trying to loose and it ain't happening, seems the less I eat, I don't loose. My doctor is no help on this one as she is slightly overweight and doesn't understand. I went from 119 to 149 in a period of six months, I am 5'2 and now staying steady...however I am trying to loose, just began weight training along with the cardio, it may help it may not....people don't see but I just feel it.... hang in there, just wanted you to know that you are not alone!!! Weight Hi All, I am feeling completely down about my weight tonight and thought I'd spill my guts to you guys. I am stumped about why I'm gaining so much weight! I was hyper and got too skinny and then went hypO on the ATDs. I'm on 10 mg of tap and am just gaining weight steadily. I'm eating rice cakes and salads and I can't stop gaining weight. It's the most frustrating thing. I've totally given up sweets and haven't had junk food in Forever. Did this happen to any of you?? I now weigh 143 pounds and even when I was pregnant I topped out at 148, so this is extremely frustrating. I'm only 5'4 " and I feel comfortable at about 115 pounds. I've been walking and was even doing aerobics until about two weeks ago when I got a cold. I haven't been too concerned about the weight thing because I was told that I went hypO but that was weeks ago and I'm still gaining. Help!! Is this normal?? Is this to be expected? When will it stop?? None of my clothes fit! I went to the doctor on Monday and still haven't heard back about my labs. Could I still be hypo and that's the reason?? I'm so FRUSTRATED!! Can you tell? Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 , Thanks so much for your post. I think it's a great idea for me to go out and buy myself some good fitting clothes. Something nice. Thanks for the suggestion...I plan to go shopping tomorrow! I know what you mean about the media in the US, although I've honestly never been all this interested in my weight or anyone elses. Maybe that comes from not growing up here. But this disease makes me feel so out of control and so many things about it puzzle me. I thought after being " diagnosed " hypo and cutting down on the ATDs that I would at least maintain some kind of weight instead of steadily increasing. I still don't know my lab results, so hopefully that will shed some light on what's going on here. I'd feel better if I knew that i wasn't hyper. If my labs come back " normal " or hypO, I'll be a very happy camper. Thanks again. Kristi Re: Weight Kristi, I wish I knew what to tell you. I've been gaining weight since I started the ATD's and even now that I've been off. (And not to scare you but at 5'4 " I WISH I weighed 140. I'm big-boned and pretty comfortable there.) What will be helpful is to exercise reasonably and eat well. At least this way you know that you are doing what you can to stay healthy. I too weigh more than after my last pregnancy but my bp is excellent, cholesterol fine. Hopefully I'm not a walking time bomb but I do believe I'm doing the best I can. As painful as it is, do spend money on new clothes, or hit the resale shops. Do whatever you can to find clothes that flatter you where you are now; at your weight, that really is possible. I have teenage daughters so I really try to be philosophical about my size. We greatly limit exposure to the media in our house. I just read an article in the March (I think) Ladies Home Journal on the early sexualization of kids. This is a recurrent theme. We are bombarded with images that as adults we know are not healthy or based on reality, and those of us who have been forunate enough to maintain really ideal weights may have even formed opinions of those who don't seem to be able to do so, opinions that are also not based on reality. I hope that your husband or man in your life is supportive. I have been greatly blessed in that regard. Take care, Fay ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 , Thanks so much for your post. I think it's a great idea for me to go out and buy myself some good fitting clothes. Something nice. Thanks for the suggestion...I plan to go shopping tomorrow! I know what you mean about the media in the US, although I've honestly never been all this interested in my weight or anyone elses. Maybe that comes from not growing up here. But this disease makes me feel so out of control and so many things about it puzzle me. I thought after being " diagnosed " hypo and cutting down on the ATDs that I would at least maintain some kind of weight instead of steadily increasing. I still don't know my lab results, so hopefully that will shed some light on what's going on here. I'd feel better if I knew that i wasn't hyper. If my labs come back " normal " or hypO, I'll be a very happy camper. Thanks again. Kristi Re: Weight Kristi, I wish I knew what to tell you. I've been gaining weight since I started the ATD's and even now that I've been off. (And not to scare you but at 5'4 " I WISH I weighed 140. I'm big-boned and pretty comfortable there.) What will be helpful is to exercise reasonably and eat well. At least this way you know that you are doing what you can to stay healthy. I too weigh more than after my last pregnancy but my bp is excellent, cholesterol fine. Hopefully I'm not a walking time bomb but I do believe I'm doing the best I can. As painful as it is, do spend money on new clothes, or hit the resale shops. Do whatever you can to find clothes that flatter you where you are now; at your weight, that really is possible. I have teenage daughters so I really try to be philosophical about my size. We greatly limit exposure to the media in our house. I just read an article in the March (I think) Ladies Home Journal on the early sexualization of kids. This is a recurrent theme. We are bombarded with images that as adults we know are not healthy or based on reality, and those of us who have been forunate enough to maintain really ideal weights may have even formed opinions of those who don't seem to be able to do so, opinions that are also not based on reality. I hope that your husband or man in your life is supportive. I have been greatly blessed in that regard. Take care, Fay ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 , Thanks so much for your post. I think it's a great idea for me to go out and buy myself some good fitting clothes. Something nice. Thanks for the suggestion...I plan to go shopping tomorrow! I know what you mean about the media in the US, although I've honestly never been all this interested in my weight or anyone elses. Maybe that comes from not growing up here. But this disease makes me feel so out of control and so many things about it puzzle me. I thought after being " diagnosed " hypo and cutting down on the ATDs that I would at least maintain some kind of weight instead of steadily increasing. I still don't know my lab results, so hopefully that will shed some light on what's going on here. I'd feel better if I knew that i wasn't hyper. If my labs come back " normal " or hypO, I'll be a very happy camper. Thanks again. Kristi Re: Weight Kristi, I wish I knew what to tell you. I've been gaining weight since I started the ATD's and even now that I've been off. (And not to scare you but at 5'4 " I WISH I weighed 140. I'm big-boned and pretty comfortable there.) What will be helpful is to exercise reasonably and eat well. At least this way you know that you are doing what you can to stay healthy. I too weigh more than after my last pregnancy but my bp is excellent, cholesterol fine. Hopefully I'm not a walking time bomb but I do believe I'm doing the best I can. As painful as it is, do spend money on new clothes, or hit the resale shops. Do whatever you can to find clothes that flatter you where you are now; at your weight, that really is possible. I have teenage daughters so I really try to be philosophical about my size. We greatly limit exposure to the media in our house. I just read an article in the March (I think) Ladies Home Journal on the early sexualization of kids. This is a recurrent theme. We are bombarded with images that as adults we know are not healthy or based on reality, and those of us who have been forunate enough to maintain really ideal weights may have even formed opinions of those who don't seem to be able to do so, opinions that are also not based on reality. I hope that your husband or man in your life is supportive. I have been greatly blessed in that regard. Take care, Fay ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Gosh, I don't exercise that much. Unless you count chasing after two toddlers exerecise! which it can be. I wonder if all these fluctuations in our metabolism just kind of screw things up for a while. Honestly, I think I would scratch my doctor's eyes out if he said what yours did. Just because I remember being hyper and being way too skinny and I didn't like that at all. I've held a steady weight for my adult life so far (I'm 33) and I couldn't understand why I was getting so skinny when I was hyper. My mother-in-law thought I was anorexic!! She would get all worried when I went to wash my hands after a meal because she thought I was in there sticking my finger down my throat. Kind of funny when I think about it now. Anyway, I feel for you and everyone going through this. It's so hard not to have any control over our bodies! Kristi Re: Weight Hi Kristi. I know exactly where you are coming from on the weight issue. I too have gained weight and am unable to get rid of even some of it. I've gain 25 pounds since going on the ATDs, approximately 5 months. My doctor says it is because my levels are becoming " normal " and that the reason I was thin before was due to the hyper. This I understand. What I don't understand is why my exercising a minimum of 5 times a week and watching everything that goes into my mouth doesn't make the numbers on the scale move. Well, that's not true, they are moving, just in the wrong direction. I know we are supposed to be more concerned with our health than what society thinks we should look like, but it is hard to do and I'm holding your hand in this, as I am standing right next to you facing this nuisance. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Gosh, I don't exercise that much. Unless you count chasing after two toddlers exerecise! which it can be. I wonder if all these fluctuations in our metabolism just kind of screw things up for a while. Honestly, I think I would scratch my doctor's eyes out if he said what yours did. Just because I remember being hyper and being way too skinny and I didn't like that at all. I've held a steady weight for my adult life so far (I'm 33) and I couldn't understand why I was getting so skinny when I was hyper. My mother-in-law thought I was anorexic!! She would get all worried when I went to wash my hands after a meal because she thought I was in there sticking my finger down my throat. Kind of funny when I think about it now. Anyway, I feel for you and everyone going through this. It's so hard not to have any control over our bodies! Kristi Re: Weight Hi Kristi. I know exactly where you are coming from on the weight issue. I too have gained weight and am unable to get rid of even some of it. I've gain 25 pounds since going on the ATDs, approximately 5 months. My doctor says it is because my levels are becoming " normal " and that the reason I was thin before was due to the hyper. This I understand. What I don't understand is why my exercising a minimum of 5 times a week and watching everything that goes into my mouth doesn't make the numbers on the scale move. Well, that's not true, they are moving, just in the wrong direction. I know we are supposed to be more concerned with our health than what society thinks we should look like, but it is hard to do and I'm holding your hand in this, as I am standing right next to you facing this nuisance. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Gosh, I don't exercise that much. Unless you count chasing after two toddlers exerecise! which it can be. I wonder if all these fluctuations in our metabolism just kind of screw things up for a while. Honestly, I think I would scratch my doctor's eyes out if he said what yours did. Just because I remember being hyper and being way too skinny and I didn't like that at all. I've held a steady weight for my adult life so far (I'm 33) and I couldn't understand why I was getting so skinny when I was hyper. My mother-in-law thought I was anorexic!! She would get all worried when I went to wash my hands after a meal because she thought I was in there sticking my finger down my throat. Kind of funny when I think about it now. Anyway, I feel for you and everyone going through this. It's so hard not to have any control over our bodies! Kristi Re: Weight Hi Kristi. I know exactly where you are coming from on the weight issue. I too have gained weight and am unable to get rid of even some of it. I've gain 25 pounds since going on the ATDs, approximately 5 months. My doctor says it is because my levels are becoming " normal " and that the reason I was thin before was due to the hyper. This I understand. What I don't understand is why my exercising a minimum of 5 times a week and watching everything that goes into my mouth doesn't make the numbers on the scale move. Well, that's not true, they are moving, just in the wrong direction. I know we are supposed to be more concerned with our health than what society thinks we should look like, but it is hard to do and I'm holding your hand in this, as I am standing right next to you facing this nuisance. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 I think you must be right about our metabolism just getting screwy somewhere along the line. I know I'm not eating enough to make myself gain weight. I agree with you and Fay that i should go out and buy some comfortable clothes, although I hate to look at the sizes! Seriously, I'm sure I'd feel better having some nice things that fit well. I went out a few weeks ago and bought one pair of shorts and I've been wearing sweats and those shorts pretty much exclusively which doesn't help my self esteem any. I'm getting older too, so I suppose my " skinny " days are over. The weight thing gets me down sometimes, but if I were healthy it wouldn't matter. OOH, that dentist would have heard an earful from me!! I feel like I have to explain to my family and friends WHY I'm gaining so much weight, you know? Someone on here said that they feel people think they must eat bad food and be lazy for having some extra pounds. I never thought much about the weight thing before all this happened, but I know I feel more sympathy for people who struggle with this problem. I've taken it for granted I guess, being thin and not having to worry about what I ate. This disease is a great exercise in humility! ha-ha! Kristi Re: Weight Kristi, Count me in on one that gained on ATDs after taking them for 5.5 yrs. I wonder if all the weight will ever come off. It is something I struggle with daily. The worse part is the way people look at you, they think everyone overweight eat the wrong foods. I've been off ATDs since July 2000 and still struggle to lose it. It is coming off but slow. I keep telling myself that if it comes off slow maybe I won't gain it back. When I started having trouble with my teeth, the dentist of course took one look at me and figured I was a sweet eater and pop drinker. That made me mad, needless to say I no longer go to that dentist. We don't eat fast food and I don't keep junk food in the house. That is the way I was raised and that's how I've raised my kids. I've wondered at times if the hyper stage of the GD does something to our metabolism, but don't effect all of us. I for one could not eat everything going up, we didn't eat junk food but I also watched what I ate to keep my figure. We eat healthy and I've taught my kids to eat healthy that is the most important part, knowing we are eating healthy. Last summer I did go out and buy myself all new clothes, something I hated to do after gaining weight. I kept telling myself I will lose it and buy a few things at a time. The great thing was in two months the pants were too big, the tops were but I could still wear some of them. It made me feel better about myself buying all new clothes and I watched for the sales to buy them. This winter the weight hasn't moved much, but that's all right it started moving again. You also have to look at the fact that I am 45 yrs. old and I think it is harder to lose weight at my age. So, buy yourself new clothes even if they are a bigger size you will feel better having clothes that are comfortable. Also, I break my meals into eating 5 small meals a day and drink 8-8 oz. glasses of water, plus 8 oz. for every 25 lbs. you are overweigh daily. My weight came when I was hyper but on ATDs. Debbie R. ------------------------------------- The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace expert medical care. Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. ---------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the endorsement of the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 I think you must be right about our metabolism just getting screwy somewhere along the line. I know I'm not eating enough to make myself gain weight. I agree with you and Fay that i should go out and buy some comfortable clothes, although I hate to look at the sizes! Seriously, I'm sure I'd feel better having some nice things that fit well. I went out a few weeks ago and bought one pair of shorts and I've been wearing sweats and those shorts pretty much exclusively which doesn't help my self esteem any. I'm getting older too, so I suppose my " skinny " days are over. The weight thing gets me down sometimes, but if I were healthy it wouldn't matter. OOH, that dentist would have heard an earful from me!! I feel like I have to explain to my family and friends WHY I'm gaining so much weight, you know? Someone on here said that they feel people think they must eat bad food and be lazy for having some extra pounds. I never thought much about the weight thing before all this happened, but I know I feel more sympathy for people who struggle with this problem. I've taken it for granted I guess, being thin and not having to worry about what I ate. This disease is a great exercise in humility! ha-ha! Kristi Re: Weight Kristi, Count me in on one that gained on ATDs after taking them for 5.5 yrs. I wonder if all the weight will ever come off. It is something I struggle with daily. The worse part is the way people look at you, they think everyone overweight eat the wrong foods. I've been off ATDs since July 2000 and still struggle to lose it. It is coming off but slow. I keep telling myself that if it comes off slow maybe I won't gain it back. When I started having trouble with my teeth, the dentist of course took one look at me and figured I was a sweet eater and pop drinker. That made me mad, needless to say I no longer go to that dentist. We don't eat fast food and I don't keep junk food in the house. That is the way I was raised and that's how I've raised my kids. I've wondered at times if the hyper stage of the GD does something to our metabolism, but don't effect all of us. I for one could not eat everything going up, we didn't eat junk food but I also watched what I ate to keep my figure. We eat healthy and I've taught my kids to eat healthy that is the most important part, knowing we are eating healthy. Last summer I did go out and buy myself all new clothes, something I hated to do after gaining weight. I kept telling myself I will lose it and buy a few things at a time. The great thing was in two months the pants were too big, the tops were but I could still wear some of them. It made me feel better about myself buying all new clothes and I watched for the sales to buy them. This winter the weight hasn't moved much, but that's all right it started moving again. You also have to look at the fact that I am 45 yrs. old and I think it is harder to lose weight at my age. So, buy yourself new clothes even if they are a bigger size you will feel better having clothes that are comfortable. Also, I break my meals into eating 5 small meals a day and drink 8-8 oz. glasses of water, plus 8 oz. for every 25 lbs. you are overweigh daily. My weight came when I was hyper but on ATDs. Debbie R. ------------------------------------- The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace expert medical care. Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. ---------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the endorsement of the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 I think you must be right about our metabolism just getting screwy somewhere along the line. I know I'm not eating enough to make myself gain weight. I agree with you and Fay that i should go out and buy some comfortable clothes, although I hate to look at the sizes! Seriously, I'm sure I'd feel better having some nice things that fit well. I went out a few weeks ago and bought one pair of shorts and I've been wearing sweats and those shorts pretty much exclusively which doesn't help my self esteem any. I'm getting older too, so I suppose my " skinny " days are over. The weight thing gets me down sometimes, but if I were healthy it wouldn't matter. OOH, that dentist would have heard an earful from me!! I feel like I have to explain to my family and friends WHY I'm gaining so much weight, you know? Someone on here said that they feel people think they must eat bad food and be lazy for having some extra pounds. I never thought much about the weight thing before all this happened, but I know I feel more sympathy for people who struggle with this problem. I've taken it for granted I guess, being thin and not having to worry about what I ate. This disease is a great exercise in humility! ha-ha! Kristi Re: Weight Kristi, Count me in on one that gained on ATDs after taking them for 5.5 yrs. I wonder if all the weight will ever come off. It is something I struggle with daily. The worse part is the way people look at you, they think everyone overweight eat the wrong foods. I've been off ATDs since July 2000 and still struggle to lose it. It is coming off but slow. I keep telling myself that if it comes off slow maybe I won't gain it back. When I started having trouble with my teeth, the dentist of course took one look at me and figured I was a sweet eater and pop drinker. That made me mad, needless to say I no longer go to that dentist. We don't eat fast food and I don't keep junk food in the house. That is the way I was raised and that's how I've raised my kids. I've wondered at times if the hyper stage of the GD does something to our metabolism, but don't effect all of us. I for one could not eat everything going up, we didn't eat junk food but I also watched what I ate to keep my figure. We eat healthy and I've taught my kids to eat healthy that is the most important part, knowing we are eating healthy. Last summer I did go out and buy myself all new clothes, something I hated to do after gaining weight. I kept telling myself I will lose it and buy a few things at a time. The great thing was in two months the pants were too big, the tops were but I could still wear some of them. It made me feel better about myself buying all new clothes and I watched for the sales to buy them. This winter the weight hasn't moved much, but that's all right it started moving again. You also have to look at the fact that I am 45 yrs. old and I think it is harder to lose weight at my age. So, buy yourself new clothes even if they are a bigger size you will feel better having clothes that are comfortable. Also, I break my meals into eating 5 small meals a day and drink 8-8 oz. glasses of water, plus 8 oz. for every 25 lbs. you are overweigh daily. My weight came when I was hyper but on ATDs. Debbie R. ------------------------------------- The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace expert medical care. Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. ---------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the endorsement of the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 kristi, you and i are at the exact same, parallel place right now, with everything! i just want to let you know i feel for you and i have hope for both of us! p.s. at least your not in a wedding anytime soon, i am a bridesmaid in october, my dress wasnt that expensive but im afraid that i am going to change sizes a hundred times by then and spend a fortune on alterations! court __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 kristi, you and i are at the exact same, parallel place right now, with everything! i just want to let you know i feel for you and i have hope for both of us! p.s. at least your not in a wedding anytime soon, i am a bridesmaid in october, my dress wasnt that expensive but im afraid that i am going to change sizes a hundred times by then and spend a fortune on alterations! court __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 For one thing, make sure you're getting enough calories! If you don't eat enough, your metabolism slows down! Try eating 5 or 6 small meals a day and make sure you are getting at least 1200 calories a day. Of course that amount may be HIGHER depending on your weight and frame. Definitely don't go below that. And, I'll say it again; lift weights to gain back the muscle you lost when you were hyper. I'll argue to the end that that has made all the difference for me. Holly Sutherland " Sayin' things that most girls hide " Weight Hi All, I am feeling completely down about my weight tonight and thought I'd spill my guts to you guys. I am stumped about why I'm gaining so much weight! I was hyper and got too skinny and then went hypO on the ATDs. I'm on 10 mg of tap and am just gaining weight steadily. I'm eating rice cakes and salads and I can't stop gaining weight. It's the most frustrating thing. I've totally given up sweets and haven't had junk food in Forever. Did this happen to any of you?? I now weigh 143 pounds and even when I was pregnant I topped out at 148, so this is extremely frustrating. I'm only 5'4 " and I feel comfortable at about 115 pounds. I've been walking and was even doing aerobics until about two weeks ago when I got a cold. I haven't been too concerned about the weight thing because I was told that I went hypO but that was weeks ago and I'm still gaining. Help!! Is this normal?? Is this to be expected? When will it stop?? None of my clothes fit! I went to the doctor on Monday and still haven't heard back about my labs. Could I still be hypo and that's the reason?? I'm so FRUSTRATED!! Can you tell? Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 For one thing, make sure you're getting enough calories! If you don't eat enough, your metabolism slows down! Try eating 5 or 6 small meals a day and make sure you are getting at least 1200 calories a day. Of course that amount may be HIGHER depending on your weight and frame. Definitely don't go below that. And, I'll say it again; lift weights to gain back the muscle you lost when you were hyper. I'll argue to the end that that has made all the difference for me. Holly Sutherland " Sayin' things that most girls hide " Weight Hi All, I am feeling completely down about my weight tonight and thought I'd spill my guts to you guys. I am stumped about why I'm gaining so much weight! I was hyper and got too skinny and then went hypO on the ATDs. I'm on 10 mg of tap and am just gaining weight steadily. I'm eating rice cakes and salads and I can't stop gaining weight. It's the most frustrating thing. I've totally given up sweets and haven't had junk food in Forever. Did this happen to any of you?? I now weigh 143 pounds and even when I was pregnant I topped out at 148, so this is extremely frustrating. I'm only 5'4 " and I feel comfortable at about 115 pounds. I've been walking and was even doing aerobics until about two weeks ago when I got a cold. I haven't been too concerned about the weight thing because I was told that I went hypO but that was weeks ago and I'm still gaining. Help!! Is this normal?? Is this to be expected? When will it stop?? None of my clothes fit! I went to the doctor on Monday and still haven't heard back about my labs. Could I still be hypo and that's the reason?? I'm so FRUSTRATED!! Can you tell? Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 Hello, try not to worry so much about the weight gain, i know this is what we have been dealing with for so long, just remember you will lose most of that if not all when the baby is born, I am 13 weeks pragnant, and I have heard others say they lost it very easily after the baby was born..Yes, I am craving to eat alot now..i never did this before i was pregnant, so it scares me too...you will be fine..good luck and try to be posisitve... Robin RNY-open-2/27/02 down 135 with lots to go!!!!! E.D.D.--7/20/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 Hello, try not to worry so much about the weight gain, i know this is what we have been dealing with for so long, just remember you will lose most of that if not all when the baby is born, I am 13 weeks pragnant, and I have heard others say they lost it very easily after the baby was born..Yes, I am craving to eat alot now..i never did this before i was pregnant, so it scares me too...you will be fine..good luck and try to be posisitve... Robin RNY-open-2/27/02 down 135 with lots to go!!!!! E.D.D.--7/20/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 Hello, try not to worry so much about the weight gain, i know this is what we have been dealing with for so long, just remember you will lose most of that if not all when the baby is born, I am 13 weeks pragnant, and I have heard others say they lost it very easily after the baby was born..Yes, I am craving to eat alot now..i never did this before i was pregnant, so it scares me too...you will be fine..good luck and try to be posisitve... Robin RNY-open-2/27/02 down 135 with lots to go!!!!! E.D.D.--7/20/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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