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Lost 200 pounds in my early 30's , lasted 5 years but then came back on quickly even though i was still exercising as i had been. extreme cardio. i learned later that statin toxicity caused thyroid problems and diabetes. I was so angry, because here i had been doing great and thought i was saving my life only to find i was being poisoned. it damaged my muscles so bad i thought i had MS or something. thought i was going to die or at least end up in a wheelchair. now i cant seem to get any of it… read more

February 8, 2018
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Members deeply empathized with someone frustrated by regaining 200 pounds after five years of maintenance, attributing the return to... Read more

Members deeply empathized with someone frustrated by regaining 200 pounds after five years of maintenance, attributing the return to statin-induced thyroid damage and diabetes. Several members shared similar stories of major weight loss followed by regain, with contributing factors including thyroid medication changes, migraines requiring weight-gaining medications, life stressors like marriage, and the natural metabolic slowdown that comes with aging. A recurring theme was the emotional and physical toll of yo-yo dieting, the importance of medical guidance over extreme fasting, and the need for self-compassion and persistence rather than giving up when setbacks occur.

A MyObesityTeam Member

I did several years ago I lost over 50lbs on the doctors diet. But then my migraines got bad and my neurologist put me on meds that caused water weight and then I think I have up for awhile. Hard to get back to it.

March 14, 2018
A MyObesityTeam Member

Hello, JasonAustin, great picture. Try not to change everything a one time. maybe take extra walks, evertime a commerical comes on march in place till it's over. You can get back to the weight you were and lose the other (if their is anymore to lose) just don't give up.

March 2, 2018
A MyObesityTeam Member

I have been overweight most of my life also. I lost 150 lbs. in my early twenties and then gained it all back. I'm 60 yrs. old now. I do have MS and my my body can't handle my weight. From what I've read, extreme fasting won't work, only make things worse over time as your body gets confused, thinking it's starving and your metabolism may slow down. I'm wondering if you've talked to a doctor about all this. There's one thing I've learned for sure over these years and that's that I need to learn to love myself no matter what my size even if others around me don't like me or disapprove of me. And there seem to be an awful lot that do disapprove. Good luck to you.

August 26, 2018
A MyObesityTeam Member

I once lost 130pounds, only to put it and more back on. It seemed easy to lose the weight. But keeping it off was so hard. Now it is hard for me to get motivated to do anything. The struggle is real!

July 31, 2018
A MyObesityTeam Member

Maybe you gave up soda and your headache are triggered due to lack of caffeine

April 19, 2018

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