how much weight do i need to lose?i'm almost 5'6 and 155 pounds. i have some health problems (anemia and hypothyroidism.) the hypothyroidism has caused me to gain 20 pounds in one year. yes, i'm really upset about it. i'm getting blood tests for kidney disease and diabetes along with other hormone tests. i've been to an endocrinologist and my family has a history of thyroid problems and diabetes. lately, ive been miserably hungry, thirsty and dizzy and have been having bad diahrea. i'm going to florida and embaressed about wearing a bathing suit. can anyone tell me how much weight i should lose and how i can lose it? btw, i'm muscular and have a normal to larger bone structure. i wore a size 2 at 130 pounds and i was pretty thin.
Posted by Muffin
Just eat healthy and exercise. There's no magical weight you should be.
Posted by Britty Jade
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
That will tell you your BMI and then you can work out where you need to be from there.
Your BMI is 25.0 exactly, which is considered "Normal", but only just...
Posted by jesus c
well im not a doctor but i can try to help, when i wasn't happy with my body i went to the gym i worked out everyday, i ate probably like 1000 salads haha and always watched my self at fast food places and stuff like that just think to your self that you can really do its not impossible and have the mind set, im a man so when i watch like an action movie or football i get pumped and wanna go workout, i dont know how you would deal with that but yeah i just see how i wanna look ant then i work for it, now im 145 and feeling great i hope i helped you in any way
Posted by ReneVague3
Please be careful and do a lot of research about your thyroid condition. If you have endocrine issues, you might find it difficult to lose weight (my mother and I had adrenal fatigue). You must repair your body's thyroid condition first before you can expect to drop all the weight gained from your hypothyroidism.
That being said, it's definitely a good idea to improve your lifestyle and the quality of food you eat just because it's good for you and you will feel better :) More fruits and vegetables, less processed food, less grains, less sugar, less fried food, grass fed beef, a bit more exercise, swap soda for water, etc. Stay away from artificial sweeteners though, as most have been found to make you crave sweets.
In the meantime, don't despair! If you are terribly embarrassed about a swimsuit, slip a pretty cover up dress on while you battle your health problems. Although these problems run in your family, you can take control of your health now so that you don't get those problems. Your condition (like mine) is very much reversible. I wish you all the best through your treatment.
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I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism last few months. I had a conflict with fatigue, depression, aches, and swollen legs. Ever since I took porcine thyroid supplements, I felt better.
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