u/TimelyReason7390

40F
I’ve been checking my weight pretty much everyday and some days my weight jumps from 60kilos to 62kilos in a day. And then it goes back to 60 in a few days, when i pay attention to my diet.

How do you gain like that in a day?

Please suggest a supermarket/store where I can buy canned sardines.

43F - 165cms (SW: 76kgs; CW: 62kgs; GW: 58-60kgs)

I’ve been following CICO since a year and a half, and I’ve been walking regularly. Unfortunately, I had to stop going to the gym because it caused some serious inflammation due to my hypothyroidism.

I lost weight rapidly but then hit a plateau at 64 and 65Kgs for several months. I then incorporated IF into my routine, have been doing so for the past two months, and my weight dropped to 62Kgs. Since starting IF, I don’t feel as hungry as I used to. When I do eat, if I slightly exceed my usual portion size, I feel extremely full and uncomfortable.

I want to clarify that I don’t “track” calories. Instead, I rely on my weighing scale and how my jeans fit to monitor my progress. I don’t mind losing weight gradually, and occasionally gaining a kilo or two doesn’t bother me much as long as I’m able to get back on track with my calorie goals.

I’ve noticed that many people don’t drive even after being seizure free for months or years. They argue that it’s not a risk worth taking. If you had the option to avoid driving, would you choose not to, despite being seizure free?

In a seizure free scenario, what do your neurologists advise about driving?

Hi everyone! How did you cope with the fear that followed witnessing a seizure? How long did it take you to overcome your fears? Does it ever completely disappear?

I strongly suspect that I have PTSD from it, and I constantly seek reassurance from anything related to epilepsy. I fear losing him, and so on and so forth!

Also, looking back, were there any noticeable signs in your partner that stood out to you as odd, but you’re now able to connect them to epilepsy?

My partner experienced his first seizure 7 months ago and was subsequently diagnosed with epilepsy. The diagnosis was based on a visible temporal scar in his MRI, which was identified as surgical scar tissue or gliosis. He has been on Keppra since.

I’m curious to know if there’s anyone here who has remained seizure free after having a single episode under similar circumstances.

Your response will be highly appreciated.

My husband was recently diagnosed with epilepsy. His seizures are under control, but he’s been experiencing fits of anger over minor things lately. His face transforms into pure evil. He also recently resumed working after a break, which seems to have an effect on his mood. He was fine in between after he recovered from his first TC.

I understand that it’s challenging for him more than anyone else, but I’ve decided to take a step back for a while. I’m not sure what might trigger his temper, so I’ve reduced our interactions and only speak when necessary. I believe that giving him some space will help him regulate his mood and temper.

Personally, I feel uncomfortable about this situation, but his temper is more difficult to manage. I’d rather stay put and avoid saying anything that might provoke him.

Is this why men tend to relish food prepared by their mothers, wives, or sisters more, as it’s cooked according to their preferences?

Context: My husband and I had a minor argument the other day about something I cooked. As feedback, he suggested that I remove the X ingredient from the recipe because it made the dish tangier than he prefers it to be. I countered that my mother always included the X ingredient, as my dad liked it tangier. I said, “I thought that’s how it’s supposed to be.”

Suddenly, it dawned on me that women have been cooking for their families, particularly to cater to the taste preferences of the man of the family for generations. This realisation made me wonder if that’s why many women don’t enjoy eating their own food. I’ve observed my mother being a picky eater when it comes to home cooked meals, but she absolutely loves eating out and even more when someone else cooks for her.
She cooked what she loved to eat, or didn’t cook at all, when my dad was out of town.

It’s quite sad that something as basic as food is deeply intertwined with patriarchal norms.

Hi all! 42F

I’ve noticed, my body looks different at same weight, when I follow different diets.

Let’s say I was 62 kilos and I look slightly chubby or bloated, while I’m on a balanced diet, then I gain a couple of kilos, and I am now 65 kilos. I switch to low carb, high protein diet. I lose weight and go back to 62 kilos, but this time I look leaner, my waistline has reduced remarkably. My body is carrying weight differently than the last time.
Then I gain weight again, back to 65kilos, this time, I add Intermittent fasting to low carb and high protein diet. I lose weight and at 62 kilos I look much more leaner, my neck is longer etc.
My clothes fit differently and look better on me, than it did at the beginning.

Can your body composition vary depending on the diet you are on?

My TSH and HBA1c values few months apart:

TSH and HBA1c (March 2026)

HBA1c: 5.04 ( 4.80 - 5.60)
TSH. : 2.14

TSH and HBA1c (July 2026)

HBA1c : 4.92
TSH. : 1.2

weight : 64kgs. (164cms tall) 42F

Levothyroxine: 50mcg
Metformin : 500 once daily.

My starting weight when I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism four years ago was 76 Kgs. Even though my TSH levels returned to the normal range after I began taking Levothyroxine, I struggled with severe inflammation, including aches and pains, palpitations, and fatigue. It was extremely challenging to lose weight, which was my main concern.
I was extremely bloated, especially on my abdomen, and my face looked puffy. Despite working out daily at the gym, I believed that if I exercised harder, I would lose weight. But no! I looked more bloated and puffy.

I was eating healthy meals, but I indulged in unhealthy snacking between meals. Every weekend, I would treat myself to a burger from a fast food joint. Despite my rigorous gym workouts every day, I convinced myself that I was eating healthy, disregarding the occasional snacking.

I finally decided to talk to my endocrinologist at the end of 2024. I explained that I wasn’t losing weight despite my working out.
He promptly checked my HBA1c levels, which were significantly high, around 8’ish.
He immediately prescribed me Metformin. I experienced some side effects, such as diarrhea, but within a few weeks, I lost all the water weight. Simultaneously, the food noises drastically reduced.

I’m not sure what motivated me, but I significantly reduced my portion sizes by less than half. I also eliminated sugary foods and drinks from my diet and completely stopped snacking between meals or just snacking in general. I quit going to the gym and started walking daily.

These changes had a huge impact on both my mental and physical health. Quitting the gym helped reduce inflammation, while my diet cleared out all the toxins, making me look healthier overall.

Over time, my weight gradually decreased to 67kgs, then 64kgs, and I’ve been stuck at that weight for about 8 months now. I don’t mind this, as long as I’m not gaining weight. My ultimate goal is to reach 60kgs! I don’t count calories because I find it mentally stressful, and I’m concerned about its potential impact on my thyroid.

Recently, I reduced my carb intake even more and increased my protein consumption. I began IF, with a fasting window of 13 hours.

I started doing this following the March values given above.

Fast forward to July, IF and carb reduction, brought my values down. It also made me look leaner. I’ve noticed I look bloated when my TSH is 2 and above. I look better at <2.

The point is, IF and TSH levels are closely linked, meaning that when one increases, the other also rises.

The only way I’ve been able to manage both is by drastically reducing carbs, increasing protein intake, eliminating macro sugars, and practicing mindful eating. IF has been an incredible addition to my routine, helping me maintain a calorie deficit..

I’ve also realized that exercise plays a very minor role in managing hypothyroidism. Your diet plays a much bigger role!

My partner was diagnosed recently with Epilepsy. He’s in his early 40s. A perfectly healthy guy, doesn’t drink, smoke, ate healthy, exercised.

He experienced his first seizure a few months ago and was promptly administered Keppra intravenously. Since then, he has been taking Keppra 2g daily.

The diagnosis has turned our world upside down, but we are working through it one day at a time, and that’s been our mantra.

A seizure in our 40s was not something we could have ever imagined. Diabetes or a cholesterol maybe..

Although, we have accepted this curveball, life has thrown at us. It’s something we have to consider before making any plans or decisions.

I’m here seeking support from those who’ve experienced a similar situation. How are you coping with this sudden change at this stage of your life?

A big hug 🫂 to all of you dealing with this condition. I know it’s not easy.