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Under active thyroid

sharonmac
sharonmac Posts: 119
edited February 22 in Motivation and Support
Soooooooooooo discouraged!!!! I have counted calories and exercised but cant seem to lose weight. I recently started taking CLA...not sure if it really help. I have NEVER been one to take supplements but at this point I am so desperate. I am 5"4 and weigh 186. I feel so fat and obese. Anybody out there have underactive thyroid and seen results? Any encouragement or tips would be great!

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  • goalss4nika
    goalss4nika Posts: 529 Member
    Hello! I have the same issue. I thought I had PCOS, but my doctor told me it was my thyroid. So, I can totally understand how you feel. I've only lost 53lbs in a year and I work out alot. My eating hasnt been the best because it really is discouraging to know that we have to put in triple hard work to acheive results. Just stay with whatever your doing. You will get there. You can add me for mutual support. Good blessing on the journey :flowerforyou:
  • steverup
    steverup Posts: 13 Member
    Your not alone sister! stick with it as it will work.. just a LOT SLOWER for us.. I've had under active thyroid for years and am 100lb overweight.. you can do it.. we can
  • brinabj
    brinabj Posts: 28
    I take synthroid ( not sure if spelled right) but ive been doing fine on it at first i used to be very hungry but now that i am use to it i do fine. its not hard for me to lose weight as long as my eating is decent i workout maybe 3 to 4 times a week and i have a cheat day and still lose weight
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    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 lost weight more slowly than most, so be patient! 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
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