I had artificial disc surgery on my neck a year ago. I was out of work for two months and not allowed to lift. My muscle turned to fat. I gained about ten pounds. I hadn't been able to lose it during last year. I dance and also do professional pole fitness. I should have not had any problems with weight loss.
But, I have hashimoto's/hypothyroidism, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, and bloating issues. The thyroid problems slow down my metabolism and activity levels (I am literally tired ALL of the time). I played around with veganism last year which activated the IBS and bloating. Now, though, it seems that whatever I eat (even the good veggies and fruits) still make me bloat. Four times in 2016, I was asked if I was pregnant (once at work by another dancer).
I basically starve myself on days I don't work so I don't bloat up. I try to stick to gluten free protein bars or fish, but I get hunger pains so bad while at work.
I was sick all of December and barely able to get out of bed or exercise and gained another 8 pounds. Because of my metabolism, I can't lose it.![]()
Does anybody have any suggestions or advice for the best workouts? As for food, I am trying to follow the FODMAP diet for IBS and if I eat anything not on the diet, I eat small portions.
Does anybody else here "suffer" from any of those diseases, too? And if so, what do you do?
I wish I could afford a personal trainer and it is definitely something I aspire to do, but money is tight and business at my club is bad.



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. She was skinny though. Whole foods is SUPER expensive. Here we have another option, Fresh Market; which they have in the SW US as well... and we are starting to get Earth Fare stores (literally THE best store I have ever shopped).


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