"What am I not proud of at this point? Lol I am proud of all my victories big and small! I’m proud for completing the HFLA and it is something I will continue with going forward. Mostly I am proud of all my Non-Scale Victories."

To name a few:

"Besides loosing 10 pounds, I learned how to work with my body and not against it. I also stopped binge eating! This was a problem for me for a long time and nothing else was working, I'd tried almost ever diet out there and this program was the best thing ever!! The HFLA and working with Needhee was the only thing that solved that for me."

I also learned that I can enjoy my life to the fullest again. That I can achieve the dreams I have and not worry so much about my thyroid because I know I'm taking care of it now.

This entire experience has been wonderful!! It's so nice to realize that so many other people struggle with hypothyroidism too, and many of us share a similar story. It's so nice to relate to other people who fully understand what you’re going through. This program has changed my life! I never thought that I could be someone who is capable of overcoming my  hypothyroidism symptoms and learning how to live a good life with it. Now I know that all you need is the right tools. I love the layers of accountability with the check-ins and Facebook Group. I also love the few apps Needhee recommended throughout the program. Lastly, the HFLA vault has so much information it's AMAZING!! These have all been super helpful things to use. 

SARAH S.

“In February, God sent an angel into my life. Literally, two weeks later things started to change. I was feeling better and in my heart I was feeling like God may let me run again. I wasn’t even thinking at the collegiate level. I was just praying that I could run for fun. In May I slowly started running a couple days a week for fun and felt strong, really strong. So I started light running in June and more intense training in August and just continued to listen to my body."

"I’m proud of learning to work with my body, losing 5 pounds, having more regular bowel movements, feeling more energized and finally fitting back into my clothes!"

Needhee did an amazing job with providing a ton of valuable information in various formats. She was engaging and had every sister excited and motivated to learn. She provided many resources, like the weekly Zoom calls, office hours for questions, the Fitness app, different pdf guides, meal prep excel sheets, and podcast resources. All of which were extremely helpful. She made me feel like I was getting every penny worth of my investment to the academy. 

EMILY M.

"I feel a lot more relaxed around food and take pride in the extra time I take to plan nourishing, but also delicious meals where I don't feel deprived. I no longer feel like i'm broken or defected or that I need to hide behind my Hashimoto's or use it as an excuse for not getting fit."

"I am proud of many things. First and foremost, I have started working with my body and not against it. I am getting to know it and listening to it to find out what feels good to me and what does not feel so good. On the other hand, this is the first time that I am very aware of the amount of food that I eat and the components that my plates of food have to include. Finally, thanks to the HFLA, I am trying new foods and I am delighted."

This entire experience was absolutely inspiring and very valuable to me. Thanks a million Needhee, because I have been able to change my life. Thanks to you I am on my way to well-being and most important of all: I do not feel alone on the way. I also want to thank you that I see many changes in my routine and I have changed my diet not through restrictive diets, but through very useful advice based on what is beneficial for this autoimmune disease. Huge thanks for opening my eyes and giving me the right tools.

RUTH C.

 I’m proud of:

"I lost weight in the HFLA and just had an amazing experience with learning how and why my body works and having progress as proof that it does work when cared for properly."

[The HFLA] was great. I appreciated all the attention to detail and you can tell that you put so much heart and love into your work... It is obviously something you are very passionate about. I think that as hypothyroid sisters we meet so many people that pass us over that it you actually give us courage to change and try again. 

EMILY C.

"The HFLA gave me lifelong ways to sustainably live a healthier life"

"I’ve beat the binge-and-restrict cycle and also realizing that there is so much psychology behind losing weight!."

The HFLA was great- I loved it! The info was easy to grasp and implement. I come from a lifetime of binge, restrict and emotional eating so it took me quite a while to overcome some mental resistance I had around changing my ways before I could start to implement the info. I'm also a slow processor so I felt I needed longer to assimilate everything and put it into action but overall a very doable approach to weightloss.  I feel like I have the tools now to lose weight now in a sustainable way which I've never experienced before.

NADINA M.

Life got a little hectic midway through the program but I was able to follow along for the most part while still being able to live my life and enjoy some not so healthy food choices! I also continued to lose weight. It [HFLA] taught me how to balance outings/events with friends and family with everyday normal life. This new mindset has helped me so much in my day to day. It’s become the new norm and has forced me to live a healthier lifestyle; in turn overall happier in general! 

"I was able to lose 7 pounds in 6 weeks! I also learned that anything that I put on my body is important. I'm more mindful of the things I eat and I'm able to listen what my body tells me. I also found great support and ideas from fellow sisters who are also going through this journey. I think once I was able to accept that this is a lifetime journey, I was more open to integrate ideas and ways to manage my hypo weightloss and health."

LORENA A.

“The HFLA taught me a sustainable and healthy way of eating that will aid in weight loss and is manageable throughout my life."

"I have significantly increased my protein and veggie intake. Overall, I have improved my relationship with food and don't have a disordered eating style. This experience was just fantastic! I love that it is in a group setting because other sisters ask questions that I didn't even think of so I end up learning even more that way. I appreciate your quick responses and in-depth explanations."

ERICA D.

"I’m proud of sticking with it through the entire program! My bloating has gone way down, I’m so happy! I aM very proud of myself and many people have taken notice of my change in attitude and the way my clothes fit."

6 MONTH UPDATE

HOLLIS G.

"I'm most proud of feeling like I'm more in control of my body and relationship with food." 

"Your [Needhee’s] positive approach to managing this disease was the most important thing for me. Not being overly restrictive and enjoying life as we should and how to do that for ourselves. The fact that it is centered around being compassionate to ourselves but at the same time calling ourselves out when we get lazy or make excuses and constantly reminding ourselves to be realistic about weight loss is a balance that needs to be struck."

I liked that the guidance that you gave on food intake was on a spectrum that could be simplified or brought up a level to weighing foods depending on each individual. 

ZAHEDAH R.

"I felt like the term “sister” was really true - the program felt like a sisterhood. A really safe space for honesty and growth."

"I know I actually have control over my weight for once in my life - even though I didn't lose as much weight as I would have liked to (I had unrealistic expectations), I know what I need to do to maintain my weight and lose an average of .5lb/week moving forward."

NIKITA K.

"I have learned so much in these last 6 weeks than I have in the last 5+ years dealing with my hypothyroid. I've learned that it's all about balance!! Balance with food, balance with working out or not and how to make life just a little bit easier! I feel confident with ordering out and eating from restaurants. Meal prepping has a whole new look in my refrigerator now. I truly believe that this is going to be something I stick to and adapt into my life!."

"I’m proud of being able to eat anything and still know how to balance it without feeling guilty!!"

PUTRI K.

"So proud that I did make progress in a relatively short time by staying the course and trusting the plan. I gained confidence knowing what I can eat and knowing what will turn the scale backwards as well."

DEANNA F.

"It feels like food has less control over me; I don't feel as overwhelmed with "how do I try to manage this" and the steps forward seem both clearer and simpler; I'm aware of what to prioritize going forward (which doesn't seem that big, but is actually major considering how much information is out on the internet)."

TATIANA P.

"For the first time in a long time - the scale went below 150 pounds. I wear the same pair of black pants to work and when I first tried them on, they were so tight they actually left a mark on my stomach...now they are just a little tight on the hip area."

"I learned how to balance my plate more and started making really smart food choices."

DOMINIKA I.

"I have lost 10+kgs!!"

DINA S.

"Throughout the time in this program, I have lost 6 pounds! But I have also seen tremendous change in the way my body looks when comparing progress photos. I also have gained so much knowledge about myself, nutrition and how to create habits that will last a lifetime. Tracking food portions and being prepared with healthy foods to fuel my body is what I have taken away the most. I now know how to take care of myself and have confidence in myself to make choices that will benefit me. Two words I have been constantly thinking in my head throughout this program are "patience" and "balance" and that is what I will continue to focus on."

I loved everything about this program. I received way more knowledge than I originally expected and I am so grateful I joined! My favorites about this program were the TON of information/notes on all topics thyroid and nutrition, the fitness app (I love that it would connect everything to one place like your weigh ins, Fitbit steps, myfitnesspal calories, progress photos, and keep track of your personal bests), and the accountability with weekly wins and SMART goals (these really kept me on track). 

OLIVIA G.

MY WINS 

"I am SO proud of the progress that I have made. I am down 8 lbs, have generally been feeing more energetic, and have put systems in place to ensure my success and consistency. I drink protein shakes daily, allow myself to have a treat everyday (sometimes, more than one, but this hasn't thrown me off track!), and I've found the foods that both satisfy me and are healthy. While I haven't exercised, I am proud of the changes that I am seeing in my body and know that when I do add exercise in, I will see even more progress."

DANA N.

"I have gained so much more awareness about hypothyroidism and how diet is such huge factor in stabilizing your weight and not through starvation but by actually eating! There is a new found understand and level of patience and confidence that I have because of my time with Needhee."

"My 'before' was me eating too many calories and snacking a lot at night and not really having awareness around why I was so hungry all of the time. I also was eating way too much fat and not enough protein. I was afraid to eat less because I didn't want to mess with my hormones, but I also knew I needed to eat less if I wanted to lose weight."

RACHEL A.

"I joined the HFLA to learn more about Hypothyroidism and how to better manage myself and feel better. I was eating out a lot, knowing the food wasn’t good for me but not doing anything about it. I didn’t know not to take allergy meds with levothyroxine or to take it before any food or caffeine. My hair was still falling out and UGH to it all... I am now more aware of the impact food is having on me and my body."

"I joined the HFLA because I was frustrated. So much information (but also very confused) on what to do but nothing really working. I was tired of seeing my weight go up and never down. What did work was very extreme and not sustainable. I was ready to try something new."

RAHIEL D.

SOME OF MY WINS

"Before HFLA I thought taking my synthroid pill was enough. I knew certain foods upset my stomach and high carb meals made me tried but I didn’t know about balancing my meals. Now, I feel more well rounded about hypothyroidism. I listen to my body more. I consciously make better choices when eating out but don’t feel deprived."

MOLLY Y.

"I joined HFLA because I was tired of looking for the a diet program that worked.  I wanted my time back, instead of reading the latest and greatest diet books I wanted my time back while also succeeding.  I was also in a place where I was looking for quick results and when I didn't get them I would quit.  I didn't want to quit on myself anymore."

BRANDY S.

"I joined the HFLA because I was so depressed. The only thing I would think of was my weight, my body, my clothes not fitting, food and exercise. Life went right past me. I truly do not even remember much of that year because my focus was on the things I mentioned. I was trying my best to work out and eat very low calorie foods. I was so confused and lost as the internet said to cut out so many things and I was already being restrictive. My body was so tired because i thought the more I work out, the better. My mind was so overwhelmed and tired. Despite all that I did not lose weight nor did my clothes fit better etc. 

ROUWAYDA S.

"I joined the HFLA to learn practical tools on how to create balance in healthy eating within our daily lives while still not feeling like you need to eliminate food items or feel like you cannot participate in life fully.  I also wanted to understand how to make this goal a consistent reality."

"Before the HFLA, I did not know how to eat for my body. I was slowly gaining weight, no matter what I tried. I was super stressed and exhausted. Today, I feel a lot better. I have destressed, lost about 5 lbs, and am back to moving and working out."

MEREDITH A.

BEFORE

Before  

EMMA M.

Before

My wins since finishing the HFLA: 

MEGHAN D.

SOME OF MY WINS

Why did you join the HFLA?

CHRISTINA S.

Before the HFLA: 

MANISHA P.

Before:

SAPPHIRA V.

"I joined the HFLA to become the person I was before being diagnosed with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism. I wanted to recover my energy levels, my will and my body." 

Before

DIMA P.

"I joined hypothyroid academy to lose weight and to correct my eating habits. I was insecure with how i looked and how people looked at me. I constantly believed, as i was taught, that being thin equals to being beautiful, thin bodies look better than bigger bodies. I was in a constant battle with myself and I thought, like everytime, that this time i will succeed because i am committing and most of all spending a lot of money. I dont know what i said when i filled the first form but this is just the real version of how I have felt all my life." 

Before  

MARIELA P.

"[Before the HFLA] I felt like I worked so hard to be strong—I wanted my body to reflect that! My clothes definitely fit better! Eating more protein has been a game changer, so many fewer cravings, that alone was worth the course! I am walking more and taking more "Easy" workout days.  I am also stretching more."  

"In October of 2019, I gained 6 lbs in 1 day. I thought it was a fluke, but no matter how little I ate, I couldn't seem to get it off. A couple months later, another 4 lbs came on. At this point I was taking every dietary measure known to man to lose the weight, but nothing was working. I was getting fatter and fatter by the week. When I noticed my hair was thinning, my periods disappeared, and I had serious constipation, I knew it was my thyroid." 

LAUREN H.

My Wins:

"I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and after the HFLA, I’m so happy to not be completely consumed by this. My head is no longer exploding from overwhelm." 

NICOLE H.