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[heidrun]

I am still here despite fate trying to put me down. Losing weight has become so much more difficult the last weeks and months. First I havent lost any weight since midth june, despite following my food-plan as I did before. Well I thought it was a plateau thing, but it sure was a stubborn plateau thing. Then I started to feel that I had always less energy then I was used to, and in the end I felt like I was sick with the flu except no sore throat. I went to the doctor, and they checked my blodd and found out that I had hypothyroidism, that basically means that my thyroid doesnt produce enough hormones, and therefore the metabolism slows down, making it virtually impossible to lose weight. So basically if I had only ate one slice of cucumber a day, I would stay in the same weight.

I was put on a medicine to replace the missing thyroid hormones, and I was made to quit on two kinds of medications (sedatives and anti-depressants) and to start on a brand new one instead of those two. I started taking this medication week ago, and first I felt fine, but then I started to feel more and more tired, but I blamed it on that I was getting the flu because I started having sore throat. On Monday I got really sick, and in fact this whole week I have felt so bad. I blamed all the symptoms on the flu I was catching. I was very groggy, dosed off constantly, had no energy, broke into cold sweat when I did something physical, couldnt think clearly and was very depressed.

When the cold started to go away I felt as groggy and tired as before, so I started to wonder if it could me anything more then the flu. Then yesterday I took the decision to stop taking this medication, and this morning I woke up not tired at all, not groggy, went to work (first time this week) and feel marvelous. It was the medication making me feel so bad, and it really angers me that doctors prescribe such a medication without having a follow up plan on me (I was supposed to talk to a regular doctor after 2-3 weeks). Why they prescribe medication that doesnt have a sure effect on you, that has bunch of dangereous side-affects, that basically makes me so sick that I cant work. Where is the cure in that!?? I am for sure not taking any medication prescribed to me, unless I check for myself what effects this medication has on you. If I wouldnt have stopped taking this medication I probably wouldnt be writing these words. No, I would probably be dosing off in the sofa, not even having the mental ability to go online or do anything else then to stare at the TV.

During this groggy week my food-plan went down the toilet. I simply couldnt eat right having this groggy depressed mind, because it made crave all the wrong food. That teaches me that if I am in a depressed state then I will not follow my weight loss plan. The most important thing to do, so I can succeed in the weight loss, is to keep my mind positive and not fall into depression. Its all in my mind how I will keep on going on the road to success, I am the only one that can sabotage my success, simple as that.

Today I followed my food-plan and it was in fact very easy, because I had a positive mind, I was full of energy and not in the sofa-slug-mode that I just got out of. My mind made it easy, so I know I am again on the right path, determined not using this slip to poison my mind, or to think any less of my ability to fullfill my goal.

[Obesity Discussion]

Heidrun, I wonder if it wasn't so much the new drugs that were 100% the cause of this, but the fact that you immediately switched from the old ones to the new ones without giving your body time to adjust? I also wonder if you had some bad side effects from combining both drugs? If the drugs you originally took had a long half-life, they could have remained in your system long enough to interact with the new drugs.

I think eating unhealthy is temporarily comforting for those who feel sick or depressed. When I am sick I tend to eat worse myself. I tell myself I feel bad physically so I deserve to treat myself with something tasty. That's just the wrong mindset, and I have gotten a lot better about that.

So what's the plan going to be going forward? Back on the old drugs? Different thyroid drugs?

[heidrun]

Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion

Heidrun, I wonder if it wasn't so much the new drugs that were 100% the cause of this, but the fact that you immediately switched from the old ones to the new ones without giving your body time to adjust? I also wonder if you had some bad side effects from combining both drugs? If the drugs you originally took had a long half-life, they could have remained in your system long enough to interact with the new drugs.

I think eating unhealthy is temporarily comforting for those who feel sick or depressed. When I am sick I tend to eat worse myself. I tell myself I feel bad physically so I deserve to treat myself with something tasty. That's just the wrong mindset, and I have gotten a lot better about that.

So what's the plan going to be going forward? Back on the old drugs? Different thyroid drugs?

I didnt switch immedietely but weened myself of the old drugs as the doctor prescribed. It was not the thyroid medication that was giving me those problems, but the anti-anxiety medication. I am back on 2 of my old drugs, have quit one and I feel very good. The thing is that it isnt even sure that I need to be on anti-depressants or anti-anxiety drugs anymore, because my mental health has gotten so much better. I just have to see what happens. I would rather be a little anxious with a clear mind, then depressed and groggy on medication...

[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by heidrun

I didnt switch immedietely but weened myself of the old drugs as the doctor prescribed. It was not the thyroid medication that was giving me those problems, but the anti-anxiety medication. I am back on 2 of my old drugs, have quit one and I feel very good. The thing is that it isnt even sure that I need to be on anti-depressants or anti-anxiety drugs anymore, because my mental health has gotten so much better. I just have to see what happens. I would rather be a little anxious with a clear mind, then depressed and groggy on medication...

So what's holding you back from giving it a try without the drugs? Sounds to me like you have the confidence to do just fine without them, and worst case scenario is if things don't work out without the drugs, you could always go back on them again.

[William Wallace]

Heidrun I am so sorry to hear you are going through all this. Sounds like you felt miserable for too long. I am glad you are feeling better now

Hopefully you will be able to get everything straightened out medicine-wise to get you back on the right path and feeling better.

Do not let feeling down or illness take over your fight to eat healthy. After reading and learning about you, I would say that you are tough enough to continue on your push towards being healthy even in the worst circumstances.

Even though you may hit a weight loss plateau due to your thyroid issue, do not forget that things on the inside like your heart, blood pressure, etc. still benefit from the healthy diet. Continuing to eat healthy will benefit not just what's on the outside, but what's on the inside.

Stay strong!

[heidrun]

Thanks for everyones support, it really means a lot to me, and you are such a great bunch :happy:

I feel great now, and have been 100% on my food plan and have not struggled at all with staying on the right track. Life aint easy, thats a fact and there will always be bumbs on the road. But the important things is to ALWAYS stand up when you are thrown down, and continue doing things that are right for you. I know this will not be the one and only slip on the road, but that doesnt really matter as long as I get over them and stay on the right path.

And about the medication... I have tried to wean myself of the medication (very slowly) but havent succeeded. I will some day stop taking them and I look forward to that day, but now I have to take them, because I simply get so much worse mentally if I dont take them. Now I feel great so I really dont want to tamper with that situation, even though it means that I have to take medications.

[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by heidrun

Thanks for everyones support, it really means a lot to me, and you are such a great bunch :happy:

I feel great now, and have been 100% on my food plan and have not struggled at all with staying on the right track. Life aint easy, thats a fact and there will always be bumbs on the road. But the important things is to ALWAYS stand up when you are thrown down, and continue doing things that are right for you. I know this will not be the one and only slip on the road, but that doesnt really matter as long as I get over them and stay on the right path.

And about the medication... I have tried to wean myself of the medication (very slowly) but havent succeeded. I will some day stop taking them and I look forward to that day, but now I have to take them, because I simply get so much worse mentally if I dont take them. Now I feel great so I really dont want to tamper with that situation, even though it means that I have to take medications.

Great attitude Heidrun; you'll be back on track in no time! I forsee success in your future

[William Wallace]

Originally Posted by heidrun

Thanks for everyones support, it really means a lot to me, and you are such a great bunch :happy:

I feel great now, and have been 100% on my food plan and have not struggled at all with staying on the right track. Life aint easy, thats a fact and there will always be bumbs on the road. But the important things is to ALWAYS stand up when you are thrown down, and continue doing things that are right for you. I know this will not be the one and only slip on the road, but that doesnt really matter as long as I get over them and stay on the right path.

And about the medication... I have tried to wean myself of the medication (very slowly) but havent succeeded. I will some day stop taking them and I look forward to that day, but now I have to take them, because I simply get so much worse mentally if I dont take them. Now I feel great so I really dont want to tamper with that situation, even though it means that I have to take medications.

Great attitude Heidrun! With that type of mindset you are guaranteed to meet your goals!! Many people could learn a lot from you, and how no matter what you seem to keep a light hearted positive mentality.

At this rate you'll have to fend off hoards of Italian men with a stick :razz:

[Irving]

I agree with everyone Heidrun that you have the right attitude towards not only your weight loss efforts but life in general. Keep up the hard work and make us proud! We are cheering for you!

[SheaGrl]

I know that when I am depressed, i definitely eat worse (and more). In turn, that makes me more depressed! It is a vicious cycle that can be hard for me to break.

[Irving]

i wonder what happened to Heidrun? She has not posted here in 3 months and has not updated her blog since then either. i hope she is ok, she seemed to be going through an awful time.