hypothyroidism – Jennie Smash

I Like a Lot of Things About Health at Every Size, But I’m Not Totally Convinced

A bunch of you lovely folks responded to my post about my weight loss struggles, some with hilarious fad-diet suggestions (holla, cabbage soup!) and some with heartfelt advice on shifting pounds. I thank you all for both. The fad diets were super funny, and the advice was genuine and thoughtful. Several people sent me linksContinue reading “I Like a Lot of Things About Health at Every Size, But I’m Not Totally Convinced”

This is an Experiment: A Better Body (Image) in 30 Days

I have decided to spend one month not saying anything negative about my body. No comments on my weight, no discussion of ankles or thighs or things that are too dimply or not dimply enough. (Which would be what? My cheeks? They’re plenty dimply. But you see what I mean.) No more discussing parts ofContinue reading “This is an Experiment: A Better Body (Image) in 30 Days”

But My Non-Imaginary Friends Are Such Smartasses…

So, my thyroid ultrasound came back and everything looks good: No nodules, no giant tumor with tentacles, not even a goiter. This last is almost too bad, as I had a name for my goiter, and had been running around talking about it like it was a person. “Does that salt have iodine in it?Continue reading “But My Non-Imaginary Friends Are Such Smartasses…”

Like a Punch in the Neck

A few days ago, I had a thyroid ultrasound. I was totally cool with this at first. Sure, put goopy stuff on my neck and run a wand over it. In the course of what I am now calling Fun With Hypothyroidism, I’ve been through plenty of undignified visits to the doctor. At least nowContinue reading “Like a Punch in the Neck”

It’s Not That Nobody Likes a Fat Girl. It’s That No One Believes Her.

I have a doctor’s appointment today. Few people look forward to doctor’s appointments, but those of us with ye olde hypothyroidism practically look backward, we hate it so much. My doctor, who is very nice and will at least prescribe something other than Synthroid for thyroid problems, is gradually driving me crazy through no faultContinue reading “It’s Not That Nobody Likes a Fat Girl. It’s That No One Believes Her.”

Why I Don’t Do Meetings

Via Jezebel: “Dieters in Sweden got a nasty scare during a weighing in at a Weight Watchers clinic when the floor collapsed underneath them. The 20 participants had gathered to measure the amount of weight they had lost when employees heard a loud thud and saw part of the room give way. Fortunately, on oneContinue reading “Why I Don’t Do Meetings”