I was never more than 25 to 30 pounds above my ideal weight until about
10 years ago. I got hit with a double whammy. First, my mother was
diagnosed with breast cancer and I worked a full time job and took care
of her through surgery, chemo, radiation, more chemo, etc. etc. I
didn't have time to exercise like I use to and I initially attributed
my weight gain to that. But then I gained about 50 pounds in one year,
plus I was falling asleep at my desk and my hair was falling out. It
took me about 2 years, but I finally found a doctor that would test my
thyroid function and SURPRISE, it was way low. I have Hashimoto's, an
auto-immune disease that attacks the thyroid. My weight continued to
creep up slowly because, I confess, I was eating my stress away as I
watched my mother waste away. She passed away in 2004. It also took
me a few years to find a doctor that would prescribe the best thyroid
supplement for me.
I topped out at 265 on my 5' 6" frame. I feel my ideal weight is a
solid fit 140 to 150. I'm at 250 now and I turned 49 on Jan. 28th.
I'm ready to make this the year that the weight finally comes OFF. I'm
shooting to be 150 by my 50th birthday. Low carb is the only thing
that's ever worked for me, so I'm declaring my intentions TODAY. And
if anyone wants to chip in for my tummy tuck next year, just let me
know