I'm getting annoyed with constantly being told this

fattyxoo

I totally agree with you. I too have hypothyroidism and find it difficult to lose. My Doc told me it would be very difficult. However, I'm happy just not gaining. It took me a year to lose 12 pounds (counting calories on and off) but exercising regularly. Watching calories and walking treadmill seems to be working for me and I am recommitting myself to MFP. Good luck.

rileysowner

As I understand it, thyroid problems affect the calories out (what you burn) part of the equation it does not change the truth that you need to burn more than you eat. With thyroid problems it is likely your daily calorie burn is substantially less that the 2000 you mentioned. Hence, those with thyroid problems will likely have to eat less than someone with normal thyroid function. The problem then becomes eating the calories that will allow you to lose weight while still getting the micro-nutrients and macro-nutrients your body needs. This will likely require help from someone with more specific knowledge to make sure of that.

kiminikimkim

My BMI is 1190.

So if I have a lazy whole day watching tv on the couch, I know I won't lose any weight if I eat 1200 calories. I don't eat less than 1250 calories a day but I don't eat any more either, even on exercise days.

When I was eating my exercise calories back I plateaued.

I know now that for the rest of my life, I am bound to eat 1250calories per day.

caitlyn30

I also have hypothyroidism , but once I started watching my calories, I see I can lose weight. 1 pound at a time. I have no goals of, I want to lose so and so many pounds by this date, I am doing it day by day.
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RipperSB

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Soooo... you ARE eating less than you are burning AND you are losing weight... so it is the same for you?!?!?! What's the problem?
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Being Snarky is not necessary here. If she is having a rough time, then she is simply having a rough time. Maybe try being supportive? Just saying.....

Agree! You dont see a whole lot of support on here unless someone posts a pic of themselves with bones sticking out all over. Someone just a little bit ago posted about people acting like this. "Snarky" is a very polite word for it. Its very rude, and unless you have a medical problem that makes it even harder to lose weight and be healthy then it already is, you should sit back and be arrogant and ignorant in silence.

I wasn't being snarky, I was pointing out how confusing the OP's statements were... annoyed with constantly being told that to lose weight you need to expend more calories than you consume and that it doesn't work for everyone like her and then post that she only lost 3 pounds... so it does work, by their own admission, just not to their satisfaction.

bernieboom1

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People with Prader-Willi syndrome put on weight because they have an extreme appetite...

Scrimples

I was pretty sick of it too, but in the last couple years all those doctors stopped when they realized the extent of my endocrine problems. If you are unfortunate to be screwed up enough they do finally stop those speeches. It is tough to lose weight when your hormones are against you. It is very frustrating and difficult. When health issues come into play you need to add an extra factor into the typical less input + more output = weight loss equation.

I am currently being tested for Cushing's, specifically Cyclical Cushing's, which is extremely rare. This isn't easy to catch either because the random spikes in cortisol production that occur when the disorder is cyclical make it difficult to know when the best time to do all the crazy test sets of blood, urine, and saliva . I have caught plenty of high's in the hormone that causes the cortisol to be overproduced. Anyway, I don't only have difficulty losing weight, but I can gain large amounts of weight in short periods of time while still using diet and exercise. I'm not talking a pound or two, but about 20 lbs in as few as 4 days or 2 weeks or 1 month.

I'm under the care of a naturopath right now who is trying to help me lose weight so that I can relieve the severity of some of my symptoms and when the next weight gain spike hits it isn't so bad. I like this site because it allows me to talk to friends who are losing weight and the recipe calculator and food journal are simple to use. Other than that I'm deferring that actual diet make up to a professional who knows me, my history, and my biochemical disadvantages, because the typical equation doesn't cut it in my case. I didn't plan to ever post here, but I saw your post and it reminded me of my level of frustration a few years ago.

mcarter99

You mentioned you have hypothyroidism - unfortunately that means you burn fewer calories than most people of the same age/height/weight. It doesn't mean you can violate the laws of thermodynamics. It just means that you need to eat much less to lose weight that a 'typical' person. I would recommend asking your endocrinologist about your diet. Good luck!

That. The math still applies. You just can't use the same estimates as inputs. It's got to suck but it is what it is.

ricardo2navarro

Calories are just numbers, Focus on the fat, carbohydrate and protein percentage to actually figure out how much you are burning. Eating a 300 calorie salad with chicken is not the same as eating 300 calories of oreos. So what matters is thetype of calories are you burning or keeping.

ScientistRuns

How long have you been on Synthroid? I also have hypothryoidism, and it took me about a year to find the right dose for me. I also work with a Naturopath, as prescription meds alone helped, but didn't completely "fix" me.

WIth Synthroid and some vitamin supplements (iodine, selenium) I find I can lose weight when I get lots of high intensity running in, plus watching my diet. I still gain really quickly if I'm not careful though.