Weight Loss with Hypothyroidism

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mcintyrea1p3
mcintyrea1p3 Posts: 4
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I am struggling. Any suggestions on how to lose weight more effectively with an under active thyroid? I am usually within my calorie/fat/protein goals but the weight loss is going VERY slowly. Any advice would be appreciated!

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  • seasonalvoodoo
    seasonalvoodoo Posts: 380 Member
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    Are you on medication and have you had your thyroid checked recently to make sure your levels are correct?

    And how slowly? 1-2 lbs per week is normal and healthy.

    I have hypothyroidism and as you can see from my ticker, I am losing weight effectively.
  • ReneeOfTheFae
    ReneeOfTheFae Posts: 117
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    I'm with "season..." Be sure that your doctor has you on the right dosage. How long have you been on it?
  • infosynth
    infosynth Posts: 81 Member
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    Aside from the hypothyroidism, based on your ticker you're pretty close to goal so losing those last 7 or so pounds will go slowly.
  • MissRose888
    MissRose888 Posts: 98 Member
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    I am hypothyroid too and am on about 150mcg of synthroid per day. I'm doing pretty well and I've set my goals to 2lbs per week and have been averaging a little more actually. I'm not motivated right now to add in exercise quite yet, but I have been sticking to my calorie limit every day and have been successful thus far. Remember to drink your water! Also, being within fat/carbs is pretty important for my body I've noticed - maybe it will be for you, too. Good luck!
  • k_ewilliams
    k_ewilliams Posts: 43
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    Hey,
    Apparently there are some foods to avoid, you can google them on the internet.
    I just diet just as anyone else, nothing special... if you have medication for your condition then you should be able to lose weight just as anyone else.
    Jillian Michaels has hypothyroidism.
    I found that I lost a little respect for Oprah when she blamed her weight on her condition. It's more so if you are not getting treatment for it that it is a problem and can cause weight gain.

    Personally, I do not bother with banning the foods to avoid. I like spinach thank-you very much!
  • Dahamac
    Dahamac Posts: 213 Member
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    I also have hypothyroidism. It is essential to be taking the correct dosage of your prescribed thyroid medication as prescribed by your physician. For me that is 1 - 2 grains of Armour Thyroid. I just switched my Doctor, so it will take him some time to realize that I really do need to be at 2 grains/day. Without getting into a lengthy discourse, try to find a doctor that understands that hypothyroidism is not just the amount of available T4 but also your body's ability to uptake T3. If you Dr. doesn't understand what I just said then you might need to find a specialist. I also supplement my prescription medicine with 100mg of Kelp daily that gives me 150mcg of Iodine added to help support healthy thyroid function. If you can find L-tyrosine, it is also a great supplement for the support of healthy thyroid function.

    Disclaimer: I am not a physician so please consult your doctor before adding/changing/stopping taking medicine and herbal

    Once your thyroid function is regulated into the normal range then you will be able to lose weight as well as anyone else. I am down ~69 lbs by reducing calories as guided by MFP. I still have a long way to go and I will get there so long as I do not blame my hypothyroidism for my appetite nor my tendency to reach for high calorie foods.
  • mcintyrea1p3
    mcintyrea1p3 Posts: 4
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    I have been on levothyroxine for about 3 years. It may have been about a year ago that I had the dosage checked...guess I will start there. I have been losing a little over a pound a week but was really hoping for close to 2. I guess I should be satisfied that I am losing weight and not gaining! I will look into the foods to avoid and see if that helps and will also check out the supplements. I appreciate the advice from everyone! Thanks!
  • kateanne27
    kateanne27 Posts: 275 Member
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    Even with proper dosage some patients still have symptoms like a slow metabolism and fatigue. I have actually found that some of my symptoms both I and my doctor attributed to hypothyroidism get better with eating well and regular exercising, I have had more than one doctor tell me not to put any store by the thryroid diets, not eating certain foods etc that you can find on the internet, the levels of goitragens, which many of the diets focus on, while they do exist, dont make enough difference to make any real difference. getting in shape and being healthy will make more of a difference. Keep at it and talk to your doc!

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