New And Questions

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Hello all. I joined this group cuz I have hypothyroidism. I take

Synthroid or its equivalent, 75mg.

When I started dieting two years ago, I started on South Beach. I

lost 50 pounds pretty quick, and then it came to a standstill. I have

been struggling to lose anything every since. I started at 305 and am

now 240 but been at 240 for the last year or more. The only way I can

seem to lose to stay below 1200 (better at about 1,000) calories (and

ONLY healthy foods) and workout for 3 hours a day. Needless to say, I

can't keep that up for ever and as soon as I don't do it, I gain

REALLY fast. I'm talking up to 14 pounds in a week, 7 pounds in two

days. As you can see, I still need to lose a lot of weight to be

healthy. My doctor has no help for me. She tests my thyroid and says

it's okay. I'm at a total loss at this point in what to do. I'd like

to be thinner and healthier for my kids. I've tried real hard, but

once I lose a few pounds, then I gain it back in a day (literally). I

was hoping this group could help me, tell me what diet to follow,

what to do. I just don't know anymore.

I have a children's book that came out and I am doing lectures at

schools, been in the newspaper, do booksignings. I already have

social anxiety and I know that my weight makes me more self-concious.

I don't want to be " the fat lady " when I talk to all the kids. IF

anyone can help, I'd sure appreciate it, cuz no one else seems to be

able to. Carol