Hypothyroidism (autoimmune) and Weight Loss

TruckerChick

I've been logging my food. I lost a bunch of weight last year with running, shredding, and logging my food. I was eating 1800 cals a day, too (and eating back my calories!). I am now trying to stay under 1700. This normally works well for me, but for some reason it's just not. I've started doing the 30DS again, so maybe I just need a little more time.

What is 30ds?

30 Day Shred

Hrmmm haven't heard of that?

It's Jillian Michael's at home, on video, workout. It's really very good! You can get it at Walmart for about $10. Check it out!

shampton06

I have hashimoto's too, however my thyroid numbers TSH, T3, T4 are in the normal range without medication. They found mine by testing my antibodies. My antibodies were through the roof. They did an ultrasound on my thyroid to confirm and my thyroid is non-functioning. So I am on meds for the rest of my life. So demand them to check your thyroid antibodies if all else is normal. I have lost 65 pounds in 10 months, so it can be done with a thyroid problem.

Mine is autoimmune. I've had Hashimoto's for 8+yrs now. Ideally, I like my TSH as close to 0 without going under and my free T3 and free T4 to be on the high end of normal without going over, but my levels even with med adjustments, just aren't doing that.

QuiteNice

Wow! Great conversation! I had no idea about the grains! I LOVE grains! Good luck to everyone!

ARDuBaie

I've had hypothyroidism for over 30 years and when I intend to lose weight, I have no problems. If you are taking your thyroid medication and your TSH levels are in the normal range, this should be no reason for not losing weight. I would look elsewhere for the problem.

I don't mean to sound callous when I say this, but I used to weigh 294 pounds (complements of gestational diabetes) and am at 193 right now, even though I have hypothyroidism. I take my medication at the same time every day. Although hypothyroidism can cause weight gain, it should not be a barrier to weight loss once you are taking your medication and your TSH levels are within the normal range.

timpalicte

I have hypothyroidism too, my right lobe along with my goiter was taken out already. So I'll be taking Synthroid forever. Weight loss is sooo slow but treadmill has helped me with it... I feel very, very tired every time I get done with it and sleep. I still try to do it 1-3 times a week for 30 minutes so I could burn more calories faster. It takes patience though but we'll get there slowly but surely

shampton06

I've had hypothyroidism for over 30 years and when I intend to lose weight, I have no problems. If you are taking your thyroid medication and your TSH levels are in the normal range, this should be no reason for not losing weight. I would look elsewhere for the problem.

I don't mean to sound callous when I say this, but I used to weigh 294 pounds (complements of gestational diabetes) and am at 193 right now, even though I have hypothyroidism. I take my medication at the same time every day. Although hypothyroidism can cause weight gain, it should not be a barrier to weight loss once you are taking your medication and your TSH levels are within the normal range.

I agree with you. Something isn't right and I've been thinking that for a while now. Maybe there's something else going on outside of my thyroid.

GG70

i have hypo too... add a little coconut oil to your diet and stay away from soy as much as you can.. can be so frustrating, i know..

Coconut oil really? I never would have thought of that works huh?

this is a testimonial on a site that is a proponent of coconut oil.. Bruce Fife's book called THE COCONUT OIL MIRACLE should shed some light too.. My doctor has been changing my dosage ( DECREASING it!!!) since i have used coconut oil in my diet.. so here is some info:

"Virgin Coconut Oil offers great hope for those suffering from hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) today. I didn't even realize how much hypothyroidism was affecting my life till I started on the Virgin Coconut Oil and suddenly had energy like the Energizer Bunny! I also gave up the white toxins (wheat flour, refined sugar, potatoes, and other high-glycemic index foods) and that, in combination with my Virgin Coconut Oil consumption has made a tremendous difference in my hormonal balance, mood stability, stamina and overall energy. And, I'm slowly but steadily losing a little bit of weight without effort. Ya gotta love that! Julia (Coconut Diet Forums)

I have had SEVERELY low thyroid for nearly two years now and nothing I tried corrected it. Being a naturalist, I did NOT want to end up taking Synthroid. When my daughter showed me your website, I was so excited to try the Coconut Oil. I took 3 tablespoons a day and within two months, I returned to my physician and she just couldn't believe that EVERYTHING on my tests was once again normal! She was so enthused that she has prescribed your product to three other thyroid patients since then. Your product took me out of the doom and gloom I suffered for so very long! My muscles have returned to normal... The mental fog, depression, hoarse voice, swollen face/eyes and all my other symptoms have disappeared! "

annimal74

I just finished reading the Perfect Health Diet by Dr. Jaminet - and they specifically address thyroid issues caused by eating cereal grains. It's not enough to just go gluten free, we need to go grain free completely. Something about the grain elements messing with your gut signals to the brain, that mess with the pituitary thyroid connection. It was a lot of scientific stuff that I can't recall verbatim, however, that was the gist. Eliminate all grain except white rice (doesn't have the same toxic elemental level as other grain or brown rice) and thyroid issues get better.

I just started trying this way of eating - I'm into Day 2. It's way to early to make any sort of recommendation - but you might want to read the book to start.

Ok I didn't know that I eat a lot of whole grains because its good for you lol so I'm gonna give this a try no cereal bars no brown rice or whole grain breads and see what that does I've been stuck for about 2 weeks now not loosing

shampton06

I just finished reading the Perfect Health Diet by Dr. Jaminet - and they specifically address thyroid issues caused by eating cereal grains. It's not enough to just go gluten free, we need to go grain free completely. Something about the grain elements messing with your gut signals to the brain, that mess with the pituitary thyroid connection. It was a lot of scientific stuff that I can't recall verbatim, however, that was the gist. Eliminate all grain except white rice (doesn't have the same toxic elemental level as other grain or brown rice) and thyroid issues get better.

I just started trying this way of eating - I'm into Day 2. It's way to early to make any sort of recommendation - but you might want to read the book to start.

Ok I didn't know that I eat a lot of whole grains because its good for you lol so I'm gonna give this a try no cereal bars no brown rice or whole grain breads and see what that does I've been stuck for about 2 weeks now not loosing

Anyone who has thyroid disease or any autoimmune disease (or not even), will benefit from going grain-free. Grains cause inflammation in your body and most especially in your gut. If you have an autoimmune disease, the damage is just that much worse. The primal diet looks to be the best, but I've been such a chicken to just do it..... even though I know it will make me feel better. :-P

danagisana

what are thyroid antibodies? I keep getting regular blood test results but I am sure something is up and the doctors don't seem to listen

shampton06

what are thyroid antibodies? I keep getting regular blood test results but I am sure something is up and the doctors don't seem to listen

Get a new dr if they won't listen to you. You can look for one here http://www.thyroid-info.com/topdrs/ . The TPO tests checks for anti-thyroid antibodies in your blood. If it's positive, that means your thyroid disease is autoimmune (your body attacking itself). It makes a difference.

GG70

I just finished reading the Perfect Health Diet by Dr. Jaminet - and they specifically address thyroid issues caused by eating cereal grains. It's not enough to just go gluten free, we need to go grain free completely. Something about the grain elements messing with your gut signals to the brain, that mess with the pituitary thyroid connection. It was a lot of scientific stuff that I can't recall verbatim, however, that was the gist. Eliminate all grain except white rice (doesn't have the same toxic elemental level as other grain or brown rice) and thyroid issues get better.

I just started trying this way of eating - I'm into Day 2. It's way to early to make any sort of recommendation - but you might want to read the book to start.

could be the soy product in the cereals.. soy screws with your thyroid.. i am a vegetarian and had huge issues w my thyroid till i decreased my soy intake.

kpotzick

I have it as well. And it does feel like I have to work twice as hard to get anywhere. I take natural Armor Thyroid and supplements such as adrenal support vitamins, magnesium, K2 Vitamin, Multivitamin, and a couple others. Also 2 liters of water a day. It seems like alot but it has helped dropping about 10lbs when I stay with it. Hope this helps.

shampton06

I have it as well. And it does feel like I have to work twice as hard to get anywhere. I take natural Armor Thyroid and supplements such as adrenal support vitamins, magnesium, K2 Vitamin, Multivitamin, and a couple others. Also 2 liters of water a day. It seems like alot but it has helped dropping about 10lbs when I stay with it. Hope this helps.

I take Armour too. :-) I wonder if it's my adrenals. I was thinking possibly cortisol, too. Hmmmm....

shampton06

I just finished reading the Perfect Health Diet by Dr. Jaminet - and they specifically address thyroid issues caused by eating cereal grains. It's not enough to just go gluten free, we need to go grain free completely. Something about the grain elements messing with your gut signals to the brain, that mess with the pituitary thyroid connection. It was a lot of scientific stuff that I can't recall verbatim, however, that was the gist. Eliminate all grain except white rice (doesn't have the same toxic elemental level as other grain or brown rice) and thyroid issues get better.

I just started trying this way of eating - I'm into Day 2. It's way to early to make any sort of recommendation - but you might want to read the book to start.

could be the soy product in the cereals.. soy screws with your thyroid.. i am a vegetarian and had huge issues w my thyroid till i decreased my soy intake.

Soy is REALLY hard to avoid. My DS is allergic to it and I have to read labels for everything. It's amazing the things it's in. Best bet is to just avoid all the center aisles in the store. LOL I know that when I used to eat sushi with soy sauce, I would feel terrible for 2-3 days after.

shakybabe

I never had weight problems despite been hypothyroid since birth until I got mobility problems in early thirties and problems converting T4 to T3. When it was sorted I dropped the weight.

Roughly about year and half ago my weight started going back up and got to 12 st 7 I was calorie counting again but not losing and exercise was difficult as now full time wheelchair user. I read about wheat and thyroid and dropped wheat and lost 32lb and tummy has shrunk.

Weight loss is slowing down now as currently having probs with monthly cycle but I am still losing at least 4 lbs a month, but haven't got much further to go to reach first mini goal of getting under 10st.

shampton06

Thanks everyone for all the feedback!! :-)

shampton06

Looking at info online about how optimal T3 levels help in weight loss and since mine were barely in the normal range..... maybe I need a T3 supplement on top of the Armour to help get the level more into the higher range of normal? ;-)

tiyatela

at 22 i had my hyper active thyroid treated with radio active iodine- the specialist left enough working and i didn't have to take any meds . in 2007 - it stopped working-unknown to me when you have a treated thyroid Avoid soy products - Raw broccoli and cabbage and peaches and there are a few others these foods contain goitren which Slow the thyroid down.
It would have been great when i had a over active throid but it made my treated thyroid stop working and i was suddenly now Hypothyroid the complete opposite.. when i was eating soy products and raw broccoli cabbage and i found that those foods uncooked tend to put a treated thyroid or a hypothyroid into sleep mode.. basically what little of my over active thyroid that was working had stopped. My Dr put me on synthroid which did nothing but make me more tired, fatigued, aching joints, and fall asleep during sex.. my hubby was not impressed.. my blood pressure went up 190/120 and a lungs that felt like i always had a cold all year long..

i was working at an equestrian park and worked 12 hr shifts and constant physical labour..and I walked a minimum of 20 thous steps a day and 12 hrs working - walking /cleaning . Imagine my shock I was gaining weight while hubby he lost 25 lbs- I eventually 10 lbs each year.
I demanded doctors change my meds to natural thyroid hormone - after doing some research on thyroid Mary Shomon. has some books and has a support groups for persons with thyroid problems.

2 days after changing my meds oct 5th 2011 i noticed the difference in my joints and my energy level -
I have changed what i eat, i eat sprouted grain bread made with out flour - i eat more protein as i crave it and i try to limit my processed sugar and use stevia instead..

now 3 mths later i sleep better and have more energy - whereas before i could barely get out of bed n take care of my house n family..

i try to avoid eating large amts of processed foods- have started to exercise- walking - couldnt do it before because of
aching joints.. listen to what makes you feel better take care

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sufikitkat

I also have Hashimoto's thyroid, I am on Levoxyl (T4) and Liothyronine (T3) daily. What has worked for me was becoming a distance runner, doing strength training in a boot camp style, and hitting a range of 50 % carbs/ 25 % fats/25 % proteins per day. Also, discovering I am allergic to dairy helped a lot too. Perhaps the gluten sensitivity will help you out...I lost a lot of bloat and water weight from cutting out the food that I was reacting to. Good luck!