Comments on: Why I Don’t Do Meetings

By: Jennie Smash

Jennie Smash — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:06:36 +0000

So many of my interweb friends have thyroid problems. I think I’ll start a rumor that blogging is a direct cause.

By: Kbee

Kbee — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:39:55 +0000

I wasn’t diagnosed until 32. Same story. Same disdain for [redacted]. Once I get the rest figured out I’ll be sure to share, however, I do know this much: they’re serious about not eating or drinking for 45min after taking synthroid. Especially OJ. And yes, unfortunately, mimosas count. Sorry.

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:50:15 +0000

I really do wholeheartedly agree with your post. Growing up with undiagnosed Hypothyroidism (until I was 16 yrs old), my mother made me go to all those horrible (unnamed) weight loss club meetings. The stupid people would make you stand up in front of everyone and tell them why you gained weight. What the heck was I supposed to say?! I never ate more than they said! Thyroid problems greatly disrupt the metabolic system, and cause weight gain, insulin resistance, etc. It’s very tough to deal with…

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:27:35 +0000

The real reason you hate groups: they punched you in the neck and gave your banjo-playing self a goiter that could do double duty as one of those 16th century neck ruffs.