MargaretWalks

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Health in my old age

Quick Facts

Favorite Health Food: Salad

Favorite Sinful Food: Cake

My Preferred Method of Exercise: Walking

My Approach to Weight Loss: Eat less, move more

My Weight Loss Program: I don't follow a program

My Diet Plan: Lower carb intake

Fitness/Exercise Apps: MyFitnessPal, Walkmeter

Fitness Devices: FitBit

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+1.6% Since last weigh-in+3.2 lbs
0% 1-Month Change0 lbs
+4.3% Lifetime Change+8.6 lbs

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Thyroid, Synthroid and Weight Gain
by MargaretWalks - 09/29/2014 4:13PM

At one time I weighed 270 pounds.  HORRIFYING!!  To be so close to 300 was a life changing moment.  ... Read More ›

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Kelly K.

I've done a lot of reading, and not all thyroid meds work the same. I'm on Armour Thyroid, and it's worked great. Its a bioidentical form. Might be worth looking at different meds...

Sandy U.

It's important to follow the Dr.'s orders. I am also on thyroid medicine and could't imagine life without it. You would be more tired and gain more weight if you stopped it. Some people can have serious side effects such as hair loss, dry skin, constipation, sleeping frequently, and depression if their thyroid problem is not properly diagnosed. I sign up for Diet bet just to lose the 4%. My goal is to keep it off. If I gain some, I join again! It keeps me accountable. Good luck. :)