Who Do I Become After the Weight Loss?

By: AP Young
body positive, Health, hypothyroidism, life, Plus Size, self esteem, thyroid, , , , , 1 Comment on Who Do I Become After the Weight Loss?

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing a few people in my life who have opted for weight loss surgery for one reason or another. Right now, that is not an option on the table for me because we have to focus on the care for my thyroid. But needless to say, anyone who’s experienced a…

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Living In Spite of My Flaws

By: AP Young
body positive, depression, exhaustion, hashimoto's thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, life, self esteem, thyroid, weight loss, , , , , , , , , , , , 4 Comments on Living In Spite of My Flaws

This morning the weather was dank and rainy; as a result my body was hurting so bad I found myself in tears before I could make it to my desk. I took some Turmeric pills and some ibuprofen and settled in. Within an hour or so, I felt functional enough to stop feeling like I…

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Getting Familiar with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

By: AP Young
hashimoto's thyroiditis, Health, hypothyroidism, thyroid, weight loss, , , , , , , 7 Comments on Getting Familiar with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

When I was growing up I remember lots of adults offering commentary on my weight. I was usually the bigger one among my peers so I had grown accustomed to unsolicited advice. I distinctly remember someone once asking my mom if I had a thyroid issue. Over the years I would have a few doctors…

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