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lisa88

lisa88

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I just registered today and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Lisa. I am a wife and mother. I have been married to a wonderful husband for 15 years and we have a son (9) and daughter (13). I am a 37 year old who works as a Registered Nurse. I am also taking 2 night classes per week. I go to Curves for exercise 3 times weekly when I can get it in. Sometimes because of my busy after work schedule, I will go on my lunch hour but I have to cut one of the 3 rounds to have the time to eat.

I have struggled with my weight for years and having hypothyroidism does not help. There have been times that I have lost weight really well but I always seem to put it back on. For instance 3 yrs ago I did Weight Watchers at Home and went from 170 to 150 but since then I have gradually worked my way up to 172! It seems that every time I lose weight I gain it back plus more! My biggest problem is will power.

This past week, I was looking at my BMI. According to my BMI, I am obese but I don't think I look obese. I know I am overweight but I don't believe BMI is always an accurate determinate for Obesity. I know muscle weighs more than fat also. Other people who I have told have agreed that I don't look obese. My pants are between sizes 12 and 14 if that gives you an idea.

I am 5'4 and I weight 172. I am so ashamed of my weight that I cannot even tell my husband my weight. Even at 160, I didn't want to tell him. According to my BMI, if I can get down to 148, I would be considered ideal for my age. To tell you the truth though, I honestly wish I could weigh 135.
 
Welcome, I just started a new weight loss forum, once I get it all up & running I will let you know what it is. I am 5'5" with hypothyroid. I take Armour, since it is a natural my body responds to it better something for you to check into. When I was on Synthroid or any synthetic, my blood test came back saying I was fine, but I felt horrible. Post later
 
Welcom to the forum
you come to a great place for support
I also struggle with hypothyroid
i have so far lost 41 pounds
you have a goal stick with it
but let that be your long term goal set out with a small goal
get you a ticker so you can keep up with it
 
Welcome to the forum Lisa - this really is a hot place to find support,inspiration, and advice. Maybe you might consider starting your own diary in the online diary section - it really does seem to help some people.

Good luck with the journey, and I'll look out for you
 
Your welcome Lisa you might want to change the radio button to weight instead of weight change that way it does progress from start to finish, if that makes sense.
 
Thanks to everyone for your warm welcomes. I tried to make an avatar to give you an idea of my size but it's not a very clear picture. I am dressed in dark blue colors. This was taken about a month ago. That is my 13 year old daughter standing beside me....yes, she is taller than me.
I also put a picture of my family on my profile....this was taken in May.
 
hey 88 welcometo the site, this site rocks, You have a cute family, and just to make you feel better i WISH i weighed a 172lbs!!! Any way keep posting and good luck, and like the ferret said start a diary it is good thera:D py!
 
Welcome, Lisa88--good luck with your goals.
 
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