Going on 4 months - no change

RozayJones

Hello all!

I don't know if this is a rant, a vent or if I am desperate looking for advice.....I have been active on MFP for 4 months, during the first two months I drastically changed my eating habits. Before they SUCKED, bad. I cut down what I was eating to a reasonalbe number for my height, weight, activity etc. I have been making small changes to my exercise routine - small but big compared to not exercising before. I know I need my levels checked but am waiting until Jan (insurance reasons) to have that done.
Why have I not lost a pound? in the first month I lost 6 pounds and have been stuck ever since. I don't want to use the excuse I have no thyroid blah blah blah. But this is leading me into depression and I am fed up - any suggestions?

calliekitten9

Can you open up your diary?

ashleyapplewhite

Do you currently have low thyroid issues, or are you just speculating that you might? You very well might, if you're diet is on track. Hypothyroidism is the MOST frustrating thing to deal with, because even though you're eating less, your less may just not be low enough. I agree about opening up your diary- then maybe we can help.

Personally, I stay away from all dairy and animal products 90% of the time. I also try to avoid gluten, but I don't beat myself up if I want bread with a meal out. Also, no processed soy. I also eat no processed food, and take several supplements (based on my blood test results). All that has gotten me non-fluctuating levels, and overall less crappy-feeling days. It seems like so much work, but the better I felt in the process, the less of a sacrifice it was for me. Just my two cents.

Everyone here is different, but I think we can all agree that getting your TSH, Free T4, and Free T3, along with your Iron, Vitamin D, and maybe even your B12 tested are essential to regulating your thyroid levels.

kcvance

Do you currently have low thyroid issues, or are you just speculating that you might? You very well might, if you're diet is on track. Hypothyroidism is the MOST frustrating thing to deal with, because even though you're eating less, your less may just not be low enough. I agree about opening up your diary- then maybe we can help.

Personally, I stay away from all dairy and animal products 90% of the time. I also try to avoid gluten, but I don't beat myself up if I want bread with a meal out. Also, no processed soy. I also eat no processed food, and take several supplements (based on my blood test results). All that has gotten me non-fluctuating levels, and overall less crappy-feeling days. It seems like so much work, but the better I felt in the process, the less of a sacrifice it was for me. Just my two cents.

Everyone here is different, but I think we can all agree that getting your TSH, Free T4, and Free T3, along with your Iron, Vitamin D, and maybe even your B12 tested are essential to regulating your thyroid levels.

THIS. If your thyroid isn't being correctly regulated, it is SUPER HARD to lose any weight.

Are you on synthroid/levothyroxine only?

Duchy82

I can have months and months it just gets stuck and it has taken me ages to lose the amount that I have managed to lose. Have your levels checked this definitely makes a difference to losing weight you wont lose a thing if they aren't right. My goals are set to 1kg a week but i find i dont tend to lose more than 0.5kg a week on the calorie intake it is basically harder for us to lose then a 'normal' person.

I do try and cut out bread as much possible and reduce the intake of rice and pasta as i find i don't lose weight very well if i eat loads of refined carbs it means i have to be a bit more inventive with my packed lunches for work but i tend to substitute with protein to feel full.

Exercise is also very important even if it is just a 30min walk 3 times a week it really helps with weight loss.

RozayJones

I take a very high dose of synthroid - 450mg per day plus 25mg of cytomel per day.....

Starting Sunday my plan is to cut carbs out as much as possible, I know it is going to be hard but it's got to be done.....

Thanks for the ideas, I need to have my levels checked again....

ashleyapplewhite

I take a very high dose of synthroid - 450mg per day plus 25mg of cytomel per day.....

Starting Sunday my plan is to cut carbs out as much as possible, I know it is going to be hard but it's got to be done.....

Thanks for the ideas, I need to have my levels checked again....

That's a high dose indeed. I highly encourage you to ask lots of questions regarding vitamin deficiencies, your adrenal glands, cortisol levels, etc. There are SO many things that go into a well-functioning body- and it's all so inter-twined. I'd educate myself if I were you, so that you are fully prepared when you see your doctor. I really like the site www.stopthethyroidmadness.com. There's also a great facebook page called "Thyroid Sexy" that has great information. Sorry you're having issues. I know how frustrating it can be.

calliekitten9

I take a very high dose of synthroid - 450mg per day plus 25mg of cytomel per day.....

Starting Sunday my plan is to cut carbs out as much as possible, I know it is going to be hard but it's got to be done.....

Thanks for the ideas, I need to have my levels checked again....

I am not in favor of cutting out things....reducing them I am all for if that helps...but it needs to be considered as a "lifestyle change" not a "until I get to my goal weight" change.

dezb64

I take a very high dose of synthroid - 450mg per day plus 25mg of cytomel per day.....

Starting Sunday my plan is to cut carbs out as much as possible, I know it is going to be hard but it's got to be done.....

Thanks for the ideas, I need to have my levels checked again....

The only thing I have found that works for me is working out every day. When I say working out I mean pushing yourself to your limit. I do at strength training and cardio every day. I recently added running to my cardio ( I was doing the elliptical ) and have lost more weight than I thought was possible. I run at least 2.5 miles every day.

christadenz

I understand and know your frustration! I just made a post and it is pretty detailed as far as healing thyroid symptoms for being hypo. It is called healed most thyroid symptoms but still need some advice. I don't want to retype everything because it is soooo long!! Hopefully some of that information will help you. I am recently pregnant so I am not dieting a ton right now, but after I deliver the baby I plan on going back on the anti-inflammatory diet and exercising to see if I get better results now that my levels have been regulated. It is basically no diary, no eggs, no soy, no gluten, no peanuts, no corn, no caffeine, no sugar, no white carbs. I know not easy and not fun, but I did feel good on it. So what did I eat? Basically brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, organic chicken broth, water, herbal decaf teas, beans, organic hummus, brown rice crackers, tinkyda pasta (brown rice pasta) with organic sugar free pasta sauce, wild caught salmon, steamed veggies (I adore zucchini), salads with bolthouse dressing asian ginger (but I cannot find it now), pure pea protein shakes, almonds, almond milk, you can eat all of the healthy oils EEVO, coconut, etc. seeds, and lean meats like turkey. I love beanitos chips with salsa too.