I'm a little worried about my waistline and have recently been told by the quack that I have hypothyroidism - I had a full blood test the other week and this popped up. I am on statins for high cholesterol (it's a liver function familial condition, rather than a full English every day) so the blood test was an annual MOT to see how I was doing for cholesterol levels. I started on 50mg of the thyroid treatment but been told I now have to increase this by 25 mg as levels are still too low.
The GP said that a side effect of a thyroid issue can be weight gain and I have noticed this. However, I do like a generous portion of food so I think this might be more to do with my expanding waistline. I'm not a huge fan of cakes or biscuits, but give me pastry/pie/pasty any day of the week and I'm a happy bunny!
Any tips for a man approaching 50 to reduce his waistline? I do nibble (especially at leftovers) so if anyone knows of any ways I can mentally tell myself not to nibble, or tell myself it's ok to throw that cake away if it's going out of date, I would be very appreciative. I HATE FEELING HUNGRY AND WILL EAT IF TUMMY GRUMBLES!!!
I realise that a heavy waist is not a healthy thing and I have a lovely 8 year old boy that I need to look after. That should be enough of a reason I know...
Thanks all,
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Cheers, OLTB.