I always thought weight gain was a result of to many calories & not enough exercise !

Phirrgus

ninoratsoc wrote: »

I've always believed that if you reduce your food intake and increase exercise you would lose weight, and when I was younger it was true.

I eat a very healthy diet, mostly vegetables and protein, I try to avoid starchy foods. I have never indulged in "junk" food, and I don't like any food or drink that contains sugar. I also keep my calorie intake to around 1000-1200 calories a day. I go to the gym 4-5 times a week and walk an hour a day. However, I am really struggling to lose weight.

I suffer from hypothyroidism known as Hashimotos Disease. When I told my doctor of my struggle to lose weight, he laughed and said. "Most people blame their hormones for not being able to lose weight but in your case it is actually true and you will just have to put up with it". No help there then. I have read all the scientific studies on Hashimotos and it does seem that reducing calories and increasing exercise is counter-productive if you have Hashimotos, so I despair really.

I wondered if there is anybody on this website who has Hashimotos and yet has succeeded losing weight? I feel very much on my own with this and don't know what to do for the best. I shall keep watching the calories, because I have no difficult gaining weight even if I can't lose it.

I don't remember names in particular @ninoratsoc but I've seen several people here who have Hashimotos give some good weight loss reports. If you were to make a thread questioning it in a high view subforum like general health and fitness I would bet you'll get a few hits. Best of luck with it.

jessicaredman8

In some cases this could come down to perception. My employer always moans about not being able to lose weight despite limiting her food and eating 'healthily'. Somehow she didn't count the bottle of wine she drinks almost every evening! Technically, not eating.

Noreenmarie1234

jessicaredman8 wrote: »

In some cases this could come down to perception. My employer always moans about not being able to lose weight despite limiting her food and eating 'healthily'. Somehow she didn't count the bottle of wine she drinks almost every evening! Technically, not eating.

One of the PTA I work with was going on and on about how he can't lose weight and he has been doing IF for months. He said "yeah I have a few shakes and smoothies during the day but only eat 4 hour window". *facepalm*