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[Jo1964]

Hi I'm just at the start of my weight loss so I was looking for some tips I find it very difficult to lose weight as I have an under active thyroid and fibromyalgia so that makes it hard for me to exercise just would like any tips to help

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Good morning, Jo1964, and welcome to the forum

What we eat plays a far greater part in weight loss than does exercise, so don't worry too much about that, just do what you can: walking is great, and free

Your underactive thyroid will be more of a challenge and I recommend you join the Thyroid UK forum for the excellent knowledge and advice you will find there healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk Until your condition is optimally medicated, weight loss will be very difficult.

We've put all the information you need into this Welcome Newbies post healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... I recommend joining a weekly weigh in and using the Daily Diary.

I hope we'll see you around as an active member but I think the Thyroid UK forum is your starting point

[Jo1964 in reply to BridgeGirl]

Thank you will give it a go

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Jo1964]

You're welcome, I'm sure you'll find them helpful. I don't have a thyroid problem but have heard good things about that forum

[Lytham 3 stone]

Hi, I don't do a huge amount of exercise but you can still lose weight without it, albeit slowly!

Would you like to join our Christmas Challenge? Here's the link to tell you all about it, I hope to see you there! x

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[san_ray70 Maintainer]

I also have an under active thyroid and my doctor told me that as my meds. are correct I would have no trouble losing weight. That was in March and I have lost 2st so far with S.W. Also it helped my breathing, as I was out of breath if I did anything strenuous like walking.