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When should I just accept it ?

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LibbyR79 · 17/05/2022 22:53

I'm so confused.
I'm officially obese. 4 stone overweight. I feel it's not made a major thing of, maybe because it's mainly in my lower half, rather than my face.
I'd love to be slimmer. However, to be slim in the past I've skipped meals etc. I also suffer from hypothyroidism, which is under control, apparently. Despite other symptoms, hence , also diagnosed with ME /cfs.
I really do make an effort to lose weight. Exercise every day. Alternating between cardiovascular exercises and weights /resistance.
I must admit I suffer from self sabotage too, and give in. However, I mostly try and eat well.
I do though feel the most times I've gained weight is when determined to do the opposite. Probably because the deprivation gets me down so much.
So am thinking. Just enjoy life. Stop trying.. Is 4 stone really so bad?
I just feel every diet I've tried, means in the end I end up even heavier. Not blaming anyone but me. Doesn't help I was told to lose weight when not over weight, by a nurse.
Any advice welcome.

OP posts:
AirGirl · 17/05/2022 22:56

LibbyR79 · 17/05/2022 22:53

I'm so confused.
I'm officially obese. 4 stone overweight. I feel it's not made a major thing of, maybe because it's mainly in my lower half, rather than my face.
I'd love to be slimmer. However, to be slim in the past I've skipped meals etc. I also suffer from hypothyroidism, which is under control, apparently. Despite other symptoms, hence , also diagnosed with ME /cfs.
I really do make an effort to lose weight. Exercise every day. Alternating between cardiovascular exercises and weights /resistance.
I must admit I suffer from self sabotage too, and give in. However, I mostly try and eat well.
I do though feel the most times I've gained weight is when determined to do the opposite. Probably because the deprivation gets me down so much.
So am thinking. Just enjoy life. Stop trying.. Is 4 stone really so bad?
I just feel every diet I've tried, means in the end I end up even heavier. Not blaming anyone but me. Doesn't help I was told to lose weight when not over weight, by a nurse.
Any advice welcome.

Hey Libby. Don't be so hard on yourself. Diet doesn't mean you cut out everything yummy. It just means you thinking about your health and making better choices every day. If you fall of, so what, start again the next day. Start with fun exercise you enjoy. Dancing, bike ride, twerking in your living room, anything. Do it often and enjoy it. When you start to see a little result or two, it will increE your confidence and motivation. Buy some cute workout outfits too. That way you will love how you look when you're pushing yourself. But the main thing is to remember you're doing this for your long term health and you own happiness. Xxx

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LibbyR79 · 18/05/2022 00:30

Aw thank you so much AirGirl. I will try xx

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AirGirl · 28/05/2022 18:38

LibbyR79 · 18/05/2022 00:30

Aw thank you so much AirGirl. I will try xx

How are you doing Libby? Xx

DeedIDo · 28/05/2022 18:46

If you have an ME/CFS diagnosis as well as hypothyroidism and are 4 stone overweight, this suggests that your hypothyroidism is actually far from well controlled. Treatment of thyroid disorders is generally poor as you can tell from the number of posts on here about it.

The Thyroid UK forum at www.healthunlocked.com will be able to help you, but they will need to start by seeing your latest thyroid blood test results with the reference ranges.

DeedIDo · 28/05/2022 18:47

Oh, in answer to your question, you should not accept this. You have a right to proper treatment and to be healthy.

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