recent weight gain due to Graves Dz. diagnosis

KimberB96

Hi.... I've done really well on MFP since 2012/13.. losing right at 40 pounds.. however last Aug/Sept... I started craving tons more food and wanting to sleep all the time... In October I was diagnosed with Graves disease (overactive thyroid)... I took a radioactive pill week after Christmas to kill my thyroid... now that the thyroid levels are dropping I'm starving for food all the time.. I've put 10 pounds back on in 2 1/2 months.

Does anyone have ANY tips...I'm craving sweets like crazy!! I don't want to put all this weight back on before they put me on meds.

thanks in advance for your advice
Kim

editorgrrl

MFP has a Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/770-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism

I have Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease). I use MFP's protein & fiber goals as minimums and ignore fat & carbs. That keeps me full longer. I set my goal for .5 lb. per week and logged everything I eat & drink accurately & honestly.

Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants