@CrazyCatLady It's perfectly fine. I know this is a delicate topic. I've tried so hard to be a good partner to my wife when she works through similar weight challenges.

I'll say this: I've run many races of varying distances (5k to marathon), but there's no more inspiring sight than to be at the finish line later in the race to see someone 50-100 lbs overweight smiling as they achieve something very special. Metabolism is a real bitch to some people. Don't let anyone devalue your struggle. Keep grinding. You're worth it.

@AnimatronicLick Thank you! You are very kind to take the time and give me some calming words.

@CrazyCatLady Anytime.

@Itsmrsockmonkey Not yet, do you think I should?

@CrazyCatLady yes, a simple blood test. Many people have underachieving thyroid hormone and it needs to be a certain level. I always had trouble gaining weight growing up,so active but I strated gaining weight and found out my thyroid wasn't producing enough

@Itsmrsockmonkey Now that you say that, my sister had underachieving thyroid as well, she has been taking meds and she is finally gaining some weight.