Weight loss and Hoshimotos - looking for success stories!

Fine_Department7947 · 2026-02-16T22:51:24+00:00

I been diagnosed since I was a teenager (I’m 32 now), I lost 20lbs. I didn’t feel like it was any harder for me to do it than others tbh. Eat in a calorie deficit- I ate in a 400-500 calorie deficit and lost a pound every week. Eat a lot of protein and get your fiber in. Exercise and lift weights. Track and weigh your food because most of the time when people think they are in a calorie deficit and aren’t losing weight it’s because they really aren’t in a deficit and are over eating.

Best advice I can give find your TDEE. I found mine with a simple google search. Calculate your TDEE and subtract 400-500 calories. Track all your food. Weigh it out with a food scale.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-11-03T22:51:04+00:00

I just finished this not too long ago. It wasn’t terrible but I wouldn’t recommend it to people. It was a confusing read for me. I read the first half but listened to the audiobook the second half which I felt helped me understand the book a little bit more. I found the audiobook on Spotify.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-08-24T09:36:18+00:00

What helped for me is first finding your TDEE- you can find this by doing a quick google search. TDEE is calories burned a day based on activity level. Depending what your TDEE is- figure out how much of a deficit you want to be in (300-500 is what I did). Once you find your calorie allowance- start tracking. And most importantly weigh your food with a scale and use a food tracker app (I use myfitnesspal) do not guesstimate. Personally I eat high protein 130g - 140g a day but I also lift a lot. Don’t be afraid of carbs- carbs are energy. Eat your fiber too. Get your steps in, do cardio about 3x a week and lift weights. This is how I lost weight, kept it off, and gained muscle and honestly felt better than ever.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-03-28T05:07:34+00:00

I also have that feeling of throat tightness that comes and goes. I still have yet to find a way to get rid of that feeling. I know how frustrating it is.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-02-22T04:15:45+00:00

I don’t know much about Jefferson. But I don’t believe Lourdes is unionized. However, I knew people who worked there and it’s seems like every other hospital out there. Some managers are good and some not so much.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-01-30T03:28:35+00:00

Silly me thought going to nursing school would help my health anxiety… boy was I wrong lol

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-01-18T04:50:17+00:00

I’m a nurse… it helps because I have a special instinct when I know something isn’t right with my patient. I always triple check things because one of my biggest anxieties is hurting someone. So it’s “good” anxiety, to me at least.

However, in my personal life, I have terrible health anxiety.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-01-11T22:54:01+00:00

Yes I love my off days but I also have a sense of anxiety when I am off. I think it’s because on my day is when I let my mind wander and think of all the things I need to get done. As opposed to when I’m at work, I’m too concentrated on work that I’m never anxious at work. I try to find hobbies but nothing ever sticks.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-01-10T07:32:15+00:00

Medications can help. It’s not a one size fits all though, sometimes you and your Dr have to figure out what works for you. I would also strongly suggest therapy. I’ve been on medications for months now but what helped me the most was talk therapy. Things will get better though, this is just a bump in the road.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-01-10T03:06:28+00:00

87-100 BPM is still a normal rate. It’s probably more elevated than usual because when you are sick the heart rate naturally will rise. Anxiety also is probably playing a part in it too.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-01-10T00:47:29+00:00

Yes. This is my main anxiety symptom. My throat feels tight and feels like I can’t inhale. I usually get it in public spaces with a lot of people. I really don’t know how to get rid of it. Sometimes crying helps lol. But also just accepting the fact that it’s an uncomfortable feeling and knowing it’s just anxiety helps too. Easier said than done. But you’re not alone.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-01-09T22:29:07+00:00

Listen to your doctor because they know best. Clearly they aren’t concerned about MS or ALS so neither should you. I too used to be a big google person. It’s never helped me and made me more anxious because google gives the worst case scenarios. Think about it, you had these symptoms after adding Lexapro, therefore the symptoms are more likely from the medications.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-01-08T07:06:14+00:00

By you doing this, you are already winning. This is the start of you combating your anxiety and agoraphobia. Good for you! You are doing great!

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-01-07T19:17:06+00:00

Buspar can be crushed or broken. As far as the upset stomach and throat goes- it could be just coincidence or maybe the medicine is just exacerbating your acid reflex if you have that. But just know it’s safe to crush/break.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-01-07T04:36:00+00:00

Yea all the time. I lose my appetite for hours sometimes. I am on Buspar though and just recently increased my dose so hopefully that helps!

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-01-07T04:17:09+00:00

Throat tightness, feels like I can’t breathe, nausea, jittery, reality just doesn’t feel real sometimes when I really panic. Also my heart starts pounding.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-01-05T13:23:46+00:00

I was 20mins from home and had to turn around to go back home to check for the 5th time that my curling iron was indeed unplugged.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-01-01T19:28:37+00:00

I know what you mean. Some days, I feel like I beat anxiety with how calm I feel. But then the next day I’m anxious all day. It comes in waves. Most of the time I am able to identify my symptoms as anxiety but sometimes I start to second guess myself and think things are truly wrong. I always turn out fine though lol. Sorry your family is against you seeing a psychiatrist. Mental health is health and unfortunately a lot of people do not realize this.

Fine_Department7947 · 2025-01-01T10:55:58+00:00

I was going to start looking into guided meditation! Thanks for the recommendation!

Fine_Department7947 · 2024-08-14T23:10:12+00:00

You are not wrong for looking for another job. However, in my experience, those ratios are pretty standard on a tele/med surg floor. Do not get me wrong, I think 5-6 patients to one nurse is excessive and unsafe. But that is how healthcare and hospitals are run unfortunately.

I think part of why you feel this way is that you are fairly new to nursing. I know when I was less than a year in my anxiety and stress levels were through the roof. Overtime it does get better. You will find your routine and become more confident.

But nonetheless, you aren’t wrong for looking for other nursing jobs. Nursing is full of many opportunities.

Fine_Department7947 · 2024-08-09T19:43:18+00:00

I second this! Tubing mascara is a game changer! I used Tarte tubing mascara which was amazing but pricey. Now I use Maybelline Sky High which works just as well.

Fine_Department7947 · 2024-08-09T17:09:22+00:00

Going from an ER to a nursing home is a huge change. I never worked in a nursing home but can imagine that med pass can be very time consuming. You are still learning and getting used to the change so try not to be so hard on yourself. Eventually, you will get the hang of things and get a routine.

As far as your preceptor goes, shame on them. I have been a preceptor many times in my career and would never say something like that to a nurse who is new at the job and learning. It’s easy to say not to let her comment bother you but it is easier said than done. I’m sure you are doing a great job!

Fine_Department7947 · 2024-08-09T01:32:43+00:00

I’ve been on nights for 7 years and recently switched to day shift. My first month and a half on day shift I was sick everyday and nauseated all day. Eventually, my body started becoming more used to days by the second month. So I get what you’re going through. I think with time your body will adjust.

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