Hi Sheryl and Mary,

Actually,  I used to be very athletic and active, then thyroid problems
took over, *Graves Disease* and i swelled up to 236 lbs in 6 months.
After Atkins, then paloe, I lost some of it.  Then I started Phil
Thrift's paleo bodybuilder diet and the rest fell off.  *of course i also
had my thyroid fixed.*  I am now officially back to my pre-sickness
weight and feel pretty darn good.  I had weight lifted in the past, but
am more into it now than before.  My measurements are bust: 37" waist 29"
 hips 38 1/2".   I still have thyroid symptoms and must watch my thyroid
meds very carefully.  I watch what I eat every day for now I am diabetic.
 *thyroid and diabetes run side by side*  I don't use any meds for
diabetes, I refuse to take them. I just watch my diet instead and test my
blood twice a day.  I work out 3 times a week for 30 minutes.  I coach
soccer twice a week and I ref soccer on Saturdays.  I have 3 teenagers
and I will be 41 next month.  I spent 6 years of my life trying to find
out what was wrong with me, my weight gain, and other symptoms from
Graves Disease.  Last May i found a great Endocrinologist who treated me
for high risk Graves and he saved my life, literally. I am in the healing
process and hope to be in remission by May of next year.   Sorry,
probably more info then anyone could ever want.  LOL
Trish

On Mon, 12 Nov 2001 18:17:25 EST "M.E. C" <[log in to unmask]> writes:
> In a message dated 11/12/2001 3:26:05 PM Central Standard Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
>
> > At 160lbs I wear a size 9 clothing.
> >
> > Wow!  That is so cool!  You must be incredibly strong.  Are you a
> body
> > builder?
> >
> >      - Sheryl
> >
> >
> > Ditto...Trish, what are your measurements?
> Mary C.
>


Trish

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