Weight loss and thyroid issues

christabellion

I was wondering if any members had thyroid problems, specifically hyopthyroidism? According to the 'research' this condition slows down metabolism and makes weight loss harder.

Was curious if anyone had personal experience with this?

Christabel

bcattoes

Check out the groups section. There are several groups related to this.

christabellion

Hey, thanks for the heads up. I haven't had a chance to explore the groups so I will have a look. Cheers.

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) and take Synthroid. I lost way more slowly than most MFPers, but I did it just like everybody else—by eating at a deficit.

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

dietcoke281

I'm hypothyroid and haven't had any issue with weight loss. If you're on medication it regulates your thyroid function/metabolism so it shouldn't be any different to anyone else.

christabellion

Thanks for this guys.