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[nomorejellybelly 77]

Hey, everyone. I've not signed on here in forever. I decided it was time to get back, because I am in need of support. Plus, I'd like to be able to be there for others too.

I've been fluctuating up and down the same 3-4 lbs for almost a year and have been unable to drop below the 60lb lost mark. I think I've been making some bad food choices; It's been forever since I had a fill and I am dealing with issues due to thyroid medication. I went a few months ago and had my thyroid levels re-checked (I had my thyroid removed a few years ago and am on total thyroid replacement medication), only to find out that my levels are normal. I thought that maybe one reason I'd stopped losing, was because of that. I've tried changing up my workouts. Still mostly cardio, but I'm doing more on the elliptical machine most days, than walking. I like to do weights, but I've got tendonitis in my right arm, so I'm trying to not do much arm work.

The smallest size of clothes I've gotten into, is size 10 pants and Large shirts (partly because of my chest size), which I can still get into, but I still feel "fluffy".

So, I'm going to try and get in to the TR office for a fill, but I need a confidence boost that I can reach my goal.

[MeredithMcFee 98]

I had my thyroid removed due to Thyroid Ca back in 2004 and I'm also on replacement meds. When thinking of doing this surgery I wasn't sure if I would be able to lose weight but so far, {8 weeks ago had surgery I'm losing at a nice pace and am in my late 50's. I mix up my exercise from powerwalking, jogging and walking on treadmill and doing the Leslie Sansone video workouts as well as lifting hand weights. Perhaps you need to lower your calorie intake and up your exercise.

Having said that, the good thing is you seem to be stabilizing, not going up more then the 3-4 lbs. I would die to be in a size 10. Right now I'm between a 16 & 18 and my weight is in my hips, butt and thighs with a smaller top. It's all relative isn't? Good luck to you

[nomorejellybelly 77]

Thanks so much for the tips. You hang in there also.

Hey, everyone. I've not signed on here in forever. I decided it was time to get back, because I am in need of support. Plus, I'd like to be able to be there for others too.

I've been fluctuating up and down the same 3-4 lbs for almost a year and have been unable to drop below the 60lb lost mark. I think I've been making some bad food choices; It's been forever since I had a fill and I am dealing with issues due to thyroid medication. I went a few months ago and had my thyroid levels re-checked (I had my thyroid removed a few years ago and am on total thyroid replacement medication), only to find out that my levels are normal. I thought that maybe one reason I'd stopped losing, was because of that. I've tried changing up my workouts. Still mostly cardio, but I'm doing more on the elliptical machine most days, than walking. I like to do weights, but I've got tendonitis in my right arm, so I'm trying to not do much arm work.

The smallest size of clothes I've gotten into, is size 10 pants and Large shirts (partly because of my chest size), which I can still get into, but I still feel "fluffy".

So, I'm going to try and get in to the TR office for a fill, but I need a confidence boost that I can reach my goal.