Weight loss or lack there of

Patience dear. My trainer always tells me that "Rome was not built in a day. The same holds true when trying to lose weight." Sometimes, our bodies also get tired from our activities, that it kinda looks like it has its own switch or something. Perhaps you can try modifying your physical activities, which I am currently doing. My weight loss this month is not as intense compared to my first month, so I am modifying my program a bit. I'm giving it two weeks then I'd check the numbers on the scale. If it's any consolation, I also have Hypothyroidism, but I am able to lose weight. Hey, have you consulted with a doctor about it?

I can completely empathize with you. I don't have Hashimoto's or diabetes, but the hypothyroid and I have 13 of the tender points of fibromyalgia. I have been trying to find a solution to the health problems. I am trying to avoid becoming diabetic. To me, doctor's have been extemely unhelpful when it comes to my struggle. The issues we face are so complex and no "pill" will fix it. I'm glad you at least have diagnoses so you know where to begin. Sounds like you are on the right track with low carb. I have read that low fat, particuarly for thyroid issues, is not going to help our situation. What kind of carbs are you eating? What kind of proteins? I am not focusing on weight loss anymore. My concern is to feel better, more energetic. To keep the heartburn under control. I won't go near that stupid scale, because all it does is discourage me and make me lose focus on what is really important: my health and feeling well. Weight training is excellent. To build more active tissue, muscle. Aerobic for your well being. It is extremely annoying when any interruption breaks your program. Why not keep working the weights the best you can. How about Pilates? With fibromyalgia, and in my case, the extreme fatigue I get, whatever you can do to keep you moving, even if its "only" the 2 pound weights or "only" 5 minutes at a stretch, keep doing it until you can do more. Continuity is key, at least it is for me. Don't compare yourself to others who don't have the serious challenges to their metabolism. Two pounds off is two pounds off! That is a VICTORY! Don't beat yourself up. Awesome. But far better to focus, I think, on how you feel. Feeling less pain is a victory, feeling more energy is better than losing an inch! Once you get yourself feeling better, maybe the weight will be easier to lose. I always live in hope! But in any case, being a size 10 again is not my goal. I'm reading a book by a fellow hypothyroid patient who has done lots of research. Her name is Mary J. Shomon and she has a couple of books out. You may find them helpful. She explains things in a way that they are fairly understandable. All the best

losing weight slowly means really changing your lifestyle, and a change in life style is what is needed to lose and keep weight off

Wow! Two pounds is definitely better than nothing, though, you have to admit. At least you're still making progress- and you're not just gaining or even maintaining your weight. That would be unfortunate. Maybe you can step it up with your workouts and eat more fruits & veggies and hopefully see some better results in the future, though. And as a side note - do you take pills for hypothyroidism? I actually have it, too, and it honestly doesn't get in the way at all when I take my Synthroid on a daily basis. Hypothyroidism (as you probably know since you have it) - when untreated, causes nasty things like fatigue and weight gain..But when you're on the medication for it, those symptoms don't usually affect you. Hopefully you're on some kind of medication for it! Anyway - good luck to you. I'm sure if you keep at it, you'll break through this temporary plateau.

Sunnflr- The thing with weight loss is that it is better done slowly, contrary to popular magazine belief. The slower you take off weight, the healthier it is, and the less likely you'll be to put it back on. You're changing your eating habits, which is a plus. A well balanced meal is the best for you, especially with your diabetes. There are lots of websites out there with special diabetic meal plans that one can use for the entire family, though I'm sure you have enough information from your doctor alone lol. I know when I was suffering from gestational diabetes I had to really watch my carbs so I counted carbs. I also had 6 small meals instead of 3 large ones. Now, I always have 6 small ones. Before I eat any meal I have a glass of water, just to help fill up my tummy so I don't feel as hungry. And I make sure I'm getting enough proteins to keep my blood sugars stable throughout the day. You could try adding in one slice of bread with your largest meal dipping it in 2tbs olive oil before eating your meal. This will help to not over eat. That said, don't be so hard on yourself. Having a treat now and then is ok. Being diabetic I'd also say get off all soda, if you're not already and that means diet too. Both regular and diet have their issues and the most healthy thing to do is avoid them. For rabid weight loss (not that I support it) you could try giving up all fats for a time. The top ingredients to avoid are HFCS, processed flour, and polysaturated fats. You can go low fat very easily, though some fats are ok because the body needs them.Changing your bread to high fiber, whole grain is a good idea too. In terms of exercise you could try to add just more walking or more steps to your day when you're not in pain. An extra 1000 steps per day can really make a difference. Best of luck and keep up the good work. Namaste-Anora

i know it sucks.

My wife has hypothyroidism too, I lost some weight, not that I wanted to and she didn't loose that much. I just keep encouraging her and making sure she takes her meds. Don't quit, you can do it.

There are a lot of people that it takes time and effort to loose eight, even if you're almost doing everything.I hope you're not eating too much after a good work out.otherwise, your dieting Would just be in vain..that's just one month i don't think you should giving up just yet since you had lost a pound already. you should consider it as part of motivation to loose more pounds.

You'll get there. Try working in some extra activity and a few more glasses of water into your routine each day. Maybe take an extra walk around the house or at work during the middle of the day, and have a full glass of water at the end of it. It doesn't have to be anything super rigorous, but just getting moving will help you feel better and motivate you to stay on track. Baby steps will get you to where you want to be! If you lose too fast, you have a greater chance of putting the weight back on. Concentrate on being healthy and the rest will follow in due time. Good luck! If you're looking for some extra support or tools to help you, I suggest SparkPeople.com - I've been using the site for years for nutrition and fitness tracking and they have an amazing community to support you through your quest for a healthier, leaner lifestyle. Feel free to PM me if you'd like more info.

Losing weight is never easy as it seems. Maybe you can get a daily diet schedule from your dietician. What is important is that you stay healthy and eat the right foods. Also, as we get older, it becomes much more harder to lose weight. I speak from personal experience. In the past, I eat a lot and I don't gain much weight. If I wanted to lose some weight, I lose the fat in just a week or two. Now, I go to the gym and eat less rice but I still cannot get rid of even a few pounds. What I am saying is that you are not alone. :) We need to be patient.

Dont get discouraged! You are moving in the right direction and that is what is important. I would be careful with the low anything diets. Your body needs all of those things to function! Make sure you are getting enough of each thing - fats, carbs, whatever. Otherwise your body may be slowing down to compensate for not having enough. The only thing that has worked for me was changing the way I eat and counting calories. I switched to more whole grains. The fiber really helped keep me full so that I wasnt hungry all of the time! Lots of fruits and veggies, but only the ones I like! Helped me to still eat plenty without eating too many calories. I have lost 12 pounds so far this year. Not a ton of weight, but it is the healthy way of doing it! Doing it slowly means you are much more likely to keep it off in the long run. Keep at. You are doing great!

weight loss is not a sudden thing, it requires a continuous and sustainable plan, for instance a good diet and everyday 30 minute fast walk is enough to make you lose fat on a steady but slow pace, don't be upset that you have not lost much but keep to your weight loss routine and you will be surprised at how much weight you have shed