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hypothyroidism and weight loss

by Ladyg45, Aug 20, 2005 12:00AM
I was told I had a thyroid problem in May I had it treated and now I have to deal with hypothyroidism. I had lost weight aprox. 45lbs. Now that weight seems to be returning. I am a walker I walk aprox 4-5 miles per day 5-6 days per week, I stop eating after 6:00pm daily. after reading the comments here all I read is the problems with losing weight after hypothyroid. I have or will began taking synthroid 125mlg. per day on Sunday. does anyone have good news about weight loss and maintaining it? I would like to reach my goal of 140. I am now at 172. I am 5'4" 52 years of age. Thank you in advance for your responses
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by nicobella, Aug 20, 2005 12:00AM
Well. If you have a problem with constipation you can take things that will help with that and make you regualar. Like stool softeners and metamucil or citrucil.

good luck.

by nicobella, Aug 20, 2005 12:00AM
Well. If you have a problem with constipation you can take things that will help with that and make you regualar. Like stool softeners and metamucil or citrucil.

good luck.

by nicobella, Aug 20, 2005 12:00AM
Well. If you have a problem with constipation you can take things that will help with that and make you regualar. Like stool softeners and metamucil or citrucil.

good luck.

by nicobella, Aug 20, 2005 12:00AM
Well. If you have a problem with constipation you can take things that will help with that and make you regualar. Like stool softeners and metamucil or citrucil.

good luck.

by nicobella, Aug 20, 2005 12:00AM
Well. If you have a problem with constipation you can take things that will help with that and make you regualar. Like stool softeners and metamucil or citrucil.

good luck.

by nicobella, Aug 20, 2005 12:00AM
sorry about the multiple posts. my son was on my lap and he pressed the enter button a few times after i did.



oops

by Nomes, Aug 22, 2005 12:00AM
I have hyperthyroidism, but my friends Mum (55yrs) had hypo for years and didn't know. She put on weight no matter what she did. She was diagnosed a year ago and once her meds were sorted out she ate right and exercised and was losing 2 pounds a week. She looks really good and reached her goal of 135. (She was 165). She said she has a good metabolism now and is totally okay. Good luck! You are not too far away from your goal!
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