Laurie,
Hypothyroidism is so common these days, it really worries me.
I have at least 5 of my closest friends and family having problems with their thyroid these days.
And yes, hypothyroidism can be one of the reasons why you are not losing weight, but you can make it all better with the right foods you eat for sure.
A good and balanced nutrition plan is great choice when it comes to fighting any disease, and diet can only help you get better, never make it worse.
Not to mention exercising – it’s one of the best things you can do when it comes to having problems with the thyroid.
However, it’s hard to make it a routine when you’re constantly feeling tired :(
I’ll be more than happy to try and build a plan for all of you girls out there struggling with hypothyroidism.
And that’s exactly what I plan on writing next.
Love,
Monica

My guess is that she Annette may have a slow thyroid and that would make it difficult for her to lose weight even if she is doing everything right. Hypothyroidism is very hard to diagnose so seeing a doctor you can relate to and someone you can trust would be helpful. I’m “doing everything right” and still not losing weight. Just found out I have hypothyroid and I need to really focus on a healthy diet and healing my thyroid if I want to lose weight and have energy.

Hi!

First of all, I’m so glad that you like my blog and find it inspiring!

It means a lot to hear that, so thank you for the follow :)

About the pictures, I agree 100%, I know that they are not stunning, but that are the only pictures I had from these girls.

They sent me the pictures I didn’t made them myself.

However, I can make a better after picture, but the before is something that cannot be retaken :(

Thank you for the advice, I will try to improve the before and after photos in he future!

All the best,
Love
Monica

I do have one complaint though.
Up above, you have a Before & After photo.
I may notice this more than the average consumer because I see this so often on fitness sites, and I’ve been a Professional Photographer for over 35 years (owning my own studio for 28). My specialty is making people look as good as they can, and the first thing most people say is “can you make me lose xx pounds”? And my answer is “yes, and I can do it WITH the camera”. Meaning, I do not even need to use an editing program.

So for the sake of a wonderful fitness site…
It is my opinion to try to use the same…in each photo:
1) Same Lighting: Cold light in photo 1 is harsh & casts “chunky” shadowing. Warm/natural light in photo 2 enhances “soft lengthening curves”.
2) Same Pose: In photo 1 model has arms down at sides causing poor posture & slumping. This causes belly bulging & back curvature. Her R/arm is also “just” meeting her back, which gives the “illusion” of a very thick trunk.
Model has R/elbow extended & hand on hip in photo 2, as well as L/arm raised all the way above shoulder, which causes the abs to lift & enhance, forcing good posture, in addition to stretching, lengthening, & thinning appearance of belly. The slightest deviation from pose can make a person look as though they have lost many dress sizes, or even undergone cosmetic surgery.
3) Same Background: The background is diff in each of the photos, although the same color, they are diff.
4) Same Photographer: #1 is taken by someone, so she is slumping. #2 is a selfie, forcing her to raise her hands w/out looking as posed.
5) Same “Bra” or strap length: Bra is tightened in photo 2 or is an entirely different bra, because it has lost at least 6″ off of the strap (though her breasts don’t appear to have changed in size, they are just being supported better. Losing weight and exercise will not enhance the fatty tissue of breasts. ONLY the muscular area of breasts. Hence why body builders and thin women have incredibly small breasts.

And because I do not think you have intentionally done this (because it appears you have tried to make the photos look similar, I believe). Also, generally the reason this is usually done is a sales technique. I will not name any names, however, one of the largest, and oldest companies who sell vitamins and many other things, uses this tactic, as well as a company that recently has become big online in trying to get people to believe that you can wrap yourself in their product and become “fit” & lose “fat”. (hope I don’t hurt any feelings if someone is selling or using any of these products) again JMHO and it’s only mine. ;)
So that’s my way more than 2 cents.

Thanks for your wonderful site.
Blessings!
But I digress

Thank you Nina for this comment!
I really appreciate it!

Monica

Hello Annette, I have struggled with weight issues for years and still do I try to eat healthy and try to exercise daily so I know your struggle. I’m no expert but did the Dr. take your glucose readings after you had fasted for 8 hours. If not that could be the glucose problem. I am a pharmacist and I strongly suggest keep doing what you’re doing. Check you glucose levels yourself at home and keep a record of them. Many things can make your sugar run high…eating, sickness etc. You are eating healthier and exercising…keep it up and the results will come…not overnight and probably not by the next Dr. appointment…but it will happen.

Hi Annette,

I’m shocked! Really, I don’t know what to say. I’m not a doctor, so I really don’t know these stuff, but all I know is that you were doing everything right.
Did you talked to the doctor about this? Because, I really think that you should find a second opinion, because how can you know what you should eat when you eat healthy and you’re having problems with your health.

I wouldn’t know what to tell you, because again I’m not an expert, but all I know is that you should keep going!
Please let me know how you’re doing!

Love
Monica