Hashimotos and weight loss

redrhi120

Hi, I have 28 lbs of Hashimotos weight gain to lose, it's been a struggle for the last few years even though I eat a clean diet.

Does anyone else have any tried and tested tips?

Thank you

blankiefinder

Use a food scale. Best tip ever.

Southernb3lle

I'm with the above poster. Use a scale and be mindful of portion sizes. It has helped me tons. We all are different but I believe that this is one of the keys in losing weight. Feel free to add me if you like. I'm trying to maintain right now but I have Hashimotos and know how hard the journey can be.

lithezebra

Measure your portions, log and track your calories. I love my food scale and measuring cups. I have Hashimoto's too.

losergood2011

I agree measure and track. Look for trends in eating that make you go up and down. Its hard but doable - be gentle with yourself.

IrshRnr56

I've been able to lose weight since June by limiting carbs to mostly veggies and fruits. There are times when I'll have some crackers with soup but by and large, the weight loss has been steady and quick.

The hunger goes away within 2 days but there's usually the 4:00pm hunger that I tame with coffee and an apple or yogurt. Plenty of lean proteins in 3oz portions helped a lot!

I've been on Synthroid since 1989!!

redrhi120

Thanks for that reply. I do eat a low carb diet but I haven't limited them completely, I'll give that a go. One of the reasons I am on here is so I can monitor my food intake more appropriately.

I'm not medicated, I've managed my condition with diet and supplements

redrhi120

Thank you everyone, I really appreciate your replies. I need to make a few tweaks I think. I know I'm not great with grains but I do have the occasional gluten free bread. I went gluten free two years ago and it's made a huge difference to my health

Southernb3lle

I will also mention one thing that helped me was cuttinh my sugar intake. When i eliminated a lot of sugar, the pounds fell off.

redrhi120

Ok...watch this space...I'm determined and motivated

ElJefeChief

Log everything that goes into your mouth. Stay within a calorie goal. If you still gain or don't lose, use the food scale. If that doesn't work, cut your calorie goal and/or exercise more. Repeat as necessary.

Sweetdelights45

Just started back today to track my food intake, at my heavyest weight yet. I have hashimoto's, and no will power to cut out sugar. Please remind to to keep tracking & measuring my food.