Losing weight with Hashimoto's/hypothyroidism?

briannaherexxoo2

Is it possible? How do you do it?

When I was first diagnosed with Hashi's, I couldn't gain weight. I went from a healthy 125 pounds all the way down to 102 pounds. Now I gained it all back quickly and am at 130. I can't lose 5 pounds no matter what I do!!!

Eating less calories, exercising, 100 jumping jacks a day, nothing works

I'm extremely exhausted so any type of exercise can't be too strenuous for me. Is it possible to lose weight with Hashimoto's? How do you do it? Any exercise that makes you really lose weight?

malibu927

It's possible. I know many on here who have (paging @GottaBurnEmAll).

No exercises will help, just a calorie deficit. And since you only have five pounds to lose, your deficit is going to be small and your logging has to be as accurate as possible.

BecomingMoreAwesome

If you’re completely exhausted, it’s possible that your medication dose is not where it needs to be. Have you had labs done recently? I have hypothyroidism (not hashis, though), and when my synthroid dose is at the right level and I weigh and log my food accurately, I lose weight at the usual rate.

spiriteagle99

I'll second that. If your meds are correct, you shouldn't have any problem losing weight if you restrict your calories. Get a complete thyroid panel done and see if you are getting sufficient medication.

Fitnessmom82

I am hypothyroid. Thyroid was removed 14 years ago. The only time I've had luck is no. I eat very little carbs. For me, this seems to do the trick. Of course, combined with a healthy diet overall and working out.

geltner1

Please make sure that your thyroid levels are in the normal range. If they are, your body will function just as if you had a normal thyroid gland. So follow the MFP and it will work for you.

changeconsumeme

Hashimoto's/hypothyroid here. Have had great success with calorie deficit since getting diagnosed October 2016. 56 lbs down.

You seem to have a small amount that you would like to use. It's going to take time, consistency, accuracy and a small deficit to get ya there. If you're having difficulty with energy, I second the suggestions above...have you talked to your doctor about getting a lab panel done?

briannaherexxoo2

My most recent thyroid numbers are:
TSH - 3.4
Free T3 - 3.6 (1.5-3.5)
Free T4 - 1.0 (0.6-1.5)
I'm not on any thyroid medication. Doctors keep acting like I don't need thyroid medication even several endocrinologists. My TSH has swung as high as 6 before.

briannaherexxoo2

stretchmarksaretigerstripes wrote: »

Hashimoto's/hypothyroid here. Have had great success with calorie deficit since getting diagnosed October 2016. 56 lbs down.

You seem to have a small amount that you would like to use. It's going to take time, consistency, accuracy and a small deficit to get ya there. If you're having difficulty with energy, I second the suggestions above...have you talked to your doctor about getting a lab panel done?

How many calories do you eat a day? Are your thyroid numbers more optimal than mine?

briannaherexxoo2

geltner1 wrote: »

Please make sure that your thyroid levels are in the normal range. If they are, your body will function just as if you had a normal thyroid gland. So follow the MFP and it will work for you.

They're not always in the normal range. My TSH has swung to 4, 5, and 6 which is above the reference range. But doctors act like I don't need any thyroid medication. But yes I have extreme debilitating fatigue. Can barely shower, can barely brush my teeth fatigue. It's that bad.

SCoil123

I have Hashimoto’s and for me I need to be active to lose and do best on a higher fat reduced carb diet. Also, until you have medication under control nothing works.

yirara

briannaherexxoo2 wrote: »

My most recent thyroid numbers are:
TSH - 3.4
Free T3 - 3.6 (1.5-3.5)
Free T4 - 1.0 (0.6-1.5)
I'm not on any thyroid medication. Doctors keep acting like I don't need thyroid medication even several endocrinologists. My TSH has swung as high as 6 before.

Yep, the swinging TSH is normal with hashimotos, and it will most likely get worse with time. What I've been told is that your body's antibodies attack your thyroid and little pieces of it die off. While doing so they release the remaining hormones stored in them, hence a temporarily lower TSH. Did you have any antibodies tests? If they were positive you should be on medication!