Clothing

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Registered: 06-14-2003
Clothing
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Wed, 08-11-2004 - 5:45pm
Ok, I give in. In spite of the fact that I started the synthroid, and walk a couple miles every day and watch what I eat, I am still gaining. I lost over 80 lbs a couple years ago and threw away all the old clothes because I was never going to need them again. I guess that was the wrong thing to do. I am torn between refusing to buy new clothes ( bad idea since I have put on 5 more pounds this week alone for a total of 27 in a year), going to Goodwill and buying anything that fits, ( but don't I deserve better), or just staying home. With five kids and all the fees I just paid to get them back in school, I don't really have any money to buy ANYTHING. I am just so frustrated at this point. When I wore the bigger sizes, I really didin't care what I wore so long as it fit, When I lost all teh weight it was like I went through puberty at 39. I own some very nice, classic, practical things. I just can't wear them. I think I am finally getting depressed. I used to just be anxious, but that doesn't cover it anymore. Mary
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Registered: 04-01-2003
In reply to: mrosti
Wed, 08-11-2004 - 6:46pm
Mary, sorry that I don't have any advice for you, but I definitely feel your pain. I too am gaining steadily while dieting and exercising every day. and it's definitely not muscle that I'm gaining, because my body is as "loose and flabby" as ever. A couple of weeks ago, I gained 6 pounds in one week. It was quite devastating. I guess the only thing we can do is keep going, at least we know that we'll be in good health, even if we are overweight.

Feel free to contact me anytime, I will share any advice I get, and hope you can do the same. I know I could use the support.

Michele from PA

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Registered: 11-09-2001
In reply to: mrosti
Wed, 08-11-2004 - 7:59pm
Hi Mary and Michelle - I know how hard it is to go through this. I did the same thing myself and it's one of the most frustrating things that happens. The only thing I can say to encourage you is that you will start to lose eventually. Keep taking your meds consistently and stay on top of your blood tests to get your tsh level down to normal levels. Check out some of the tips in the Diet & Fitness folder. They really work. It's just a matter of patience. I know how hard this is ..... but time is the answer. It took me about a year and a half to get back to my normal self, but this self is even healthier than my old "normal" self, since I've been eating right and working out for so long now.

Can I also suggest that you stay off the scale for a while? It's just too hard to see those numbers going up and/or not moving at all. It can ruin a perfectly good day once you get on the scale. I hadn't weighed myself in a year because it was so discouraging and when I finally got on the scale a couple of weeks ago, I found that I had lost 10 pounds sometime over the past year!! But I didn't have to agonize over every pound lost and 2 pounds gained, and up and down as the months wore on. It was a real blessing. I'm not telling you my experience to call attention to myself but to say that I've been there and the things I'm recommended do work. Hang in there and don't give up!!!! That's one of the secrets. Don't give up!!! Cathy :)

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Registered: 04-01-2004
In reply to: mrosti
Thu, 08-12-2004 - 8:30am
Hi guys,

I can totally relate to the weight issue. I have gone from a 10 to an 18 (pushing a 20) in the past year. And its killing me to buy new clothes! I hate it, I have borrowed some from friends and also gone to the goodwill and consignment shops. I was believeing that I didn't 'deserve' anything better when I have a whole closet full of things I can't wear. I found myself buying whatever fit that was cheap, needless to say, that didn't do much to improve the way I felt about myself.

Anyway, my suggestion is to go ahead and go to the goodwill and consignment shops, you

can find some really nice things there. But only buy what you really like. And when you

have the money, treat yourself to something nice - that fits! I think you will find that you feel much better about yourself when you wear it. We spend so much time not feeling our best as it is, if some nice looking clothes are what it takes to make us feel a little better then GOR FOR IT! Oh, and since its getting to be the end of the season, there are LOTS of sales out there.

Take Care

Shelly

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Registered: 10-21-2003
In reply to: mrosti
Fri, 08-13-2004 - 8:20am

I know it's hard...I swell so much sometimes, I got up 10 pounds a day. It's awful and awful for the mental aspect too. Sounds silly but can you buy a pair or two of pants with elastic waist bands....? I have two pair of these b/c some days I'm so swollen/bloated, I don't want to wear a belt or feel restricted.


Also, I did go out and buy a few new things just to feel good about myself....ya know!


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Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: mrosti
Fri, 08-13-2004 - 12:29pm
i am in the same boat. i need some work clothes, as after i had my baby, i lost all my pg. weight in 10 wks, but now have put on about 5 lbs. doesn't sound like much, but i went back to work in old work clothes and now they are a little tighter than i like to wear them and school starts on monday (i work in a school.) the problem is i don't even have the energy to go shopping....

Erika

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Registered: 07-05-2004
In reply to: mrosti
Fri, 08-13-2004 - 3:02pm
Hi my name is Michelle and I have been on meds for almost 9 years. I've been struggling with weight issues as well.I started Weight Watchers 6 weeks ago and it has been the best thing for me.I have lost 20 lbs and the best thing is I feel so much better now. I have more energy, I used to have to nap everyday but I don't now.I still have 15 to 20 more pounds to lose to be at what I should weigh but if I didn't lose another pound I would still be as happy because I just feel better.

Michelle

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Registered: 06-14-2003
In reply to: mrosti
Fri, 08-13-2004 - 3:28pm
I used weight watchers to lose the 80 lbs a couple years ago. I liked it too. I started again this spring and even with watching points I was gaining. Once I found out that it was the hypo I no longer go to the meetings. It is too depressing to hear everyone tell you that if you stick to points you will definitely lose the weight and I gain. I did tell them about the dignosis and they told me that I can join free when I am ready to start again. I think that is part of the whole problem is that I worked so hard and it came back.
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Registered: 07-05-2004
In reply to: mrosti
Fri, 08-13-2004 - 7:47pm
I don't go to meeetings,I just do it at home.I don't like the pressure of feeling like I have to lose either.I hope you find something that helps you. I know how it feels to not have anything to wear.Keep your head up, it will get better.

Michelle