hypothyroidism pals?

Your profile is totally private. How about sharing a little about yourself. Just the basics would be a good start.

I'm a happily married 45 year old mother of two fabulous kids who has had Hashimoto's Thyroiditis since I was 14. I've recently gotten below 200lbs and I want to get to 160-165.

Please feel free to add me. Good luck on your journey!

I have it and had it for 17 years. I live on a farm too and raise two kids in Minnesota. Weight gain is an issue with hypothyroidism. I did some researching on-line a few years back and one of the culprits is that we don't produce enough idodine.
Need to be careful on your salt intake and do not take anything with zinc. This is one of the reasons why we can not take many of the cold medicines since there is zinc in the drugs. As a matter of fact, i just posted about getting ready for our county fair next week and if you think about it, most food vendors sell greasy and salty foods. It is ok to have salty foods once in a while, but not all the time. Take a look on-line and see what fits you. I have learned to drink lots of water and that seems to help. I understand what it feels like with weight gain, its frustrating. Let me know what you have come up with in searching. I will be willing to try anything else that is suggested.

I'll be your guy friend with hypothyroidism. I was diagnosed about 13 years ago after almost going into a coma. I was hospitalized for 2 weeks due to irregular heart beats and a piss poor EKG. long story short, it was hypothyroidism. I take quite a bit of synthroid. 300MCB (whatever MCB is...it's on my med bottle). Basically one green pill a day. Yes, I'm over weight but, I really have been eating anything and everything that I desire. My eating habits are terrible. I mean, were terrible. I'm capable of losing the weight when I do what everyone has been telling me to do. exercise and eat properly. My problem is that I'm addicted to food. I love warm, salty comfy foods and I have a sweet tooth the size of Hershey, PA. I'm 45 years old now and it's way past time that I make a change in my life, and my eating habits have got to be that change. So...I've been dieting for 3 days now and I'm feeling awesome, enjoying my new food exploration and my energy level is really starting to pick up. (My thighs are pissed at me but that's because I was outa shape).

I'll share my diary with you and anything else that I can to keep you in the game. Accept my friend request if you'd like.

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what a great post request! I'm 33 with one daughter in central NY and have had autoimmune hypothyroidism (although never told to be Hashimoto's) since I was 13. I, too take synthroid (on name brand, generic doesn't work for me), 137mcg. I've been through a lot with my meds, delayed post-partum depression that sent my into a state of thyroiditis and fought to find a balanced level for almost a year last year after almost 20years of the same dose. My health and life has finally settled into a place of safety and I am recommitted to my health and fitness with a goal of pre-baby everything. Feel free to add me...a good support base is key for any weight loss efforts! Also, just a tidbit...as I said I cannot take the generic levothyroxine, fillers are different and causes no reaction from my body from the hormone. Took a bit trial and error before we realized that, just sayin...

I have hypothyroidism and take Armour thyroid.

Hey!

Just wanted to let you all know, if you don't yet, that there is a group here for hyop/hyperthyroid.

I have been hypo for 11 years. Until the past year or so have been well controlled on synthroid. However, have been having lots of hypo related issues recently, tiredness, not able to lose weight, dry skin, hair.... and other not so fun issues....

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Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism since December 2011. Add me if you want too

Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism about 2 years ago. You can add me if you want.

I will be honest. If you are on thyroid replacement your inability to lose weight has nothing to do with your medical condition. I have been on synthroid for about ten years ago. Five years ago I lost 73 pounds on a doctor recommended diet program. I regained 50 pounds over the course of the years because I returned to my carbohydrate addiction. An added factor was a long standing back problem that prevented me from exercising...or even walking to any great extent. After having corrective surgery I decide it was time to get back into shape. I now exercise 6 days a week and try to keep my daily intake at or below my target. I have a good beginning on my journey back to being in shape. I wish you well.:happy:

Feel free to add me! I was diagnosed with hypo at 12 yrs old. With exercise and proper eating habits I was able to lose 30lbs over 6 months. But I fell off the wagon completely...I got a new job, stopped watching my calories, stopped exercising due to lack of time and even stopped taking my meds. Needless to say, that 30lbs crept back on. I just recently started my synthroid again and exercising. I need all the support I can get if I want to be under 200 by the time I turn 30.

I have hypothyroidism as well Feel free to add me

I will be honest. If you are on thyroid replacement your inability to lose weight has nothing to do with your medical condition. I have been on synthroid for about ten years ago. Five years ago I lost 73 pounds on a doctor recommended diet program. I regained 50 pounds over the course of the years because I returned to my carbohydrate addiction. An added factor was a long standing back problem that prevented me from exercising...or even walking to any great extent. After having corrective surgery I decide it was time to get back into shape. I now exercise 6 days a week and try to keep my daily intake at or below my target. I have a good beginning on my journey back to being in shape. I wish you well.:happy:

I'm sorry, but in actuality that is not true for everybody. In 2009 I lost 75lbs exercising and following WW. Gained 30lbs back all while exercising 5-7 d/week, and staying within my calorie goal. And When I say exercising, I don't mean walking 30 min (not that there is anything wrong with that.... I love walking )... I mean training for triathlons, half marathons, and century bike rides.

The thyroid controls everything in a body, from weight loss to sex drive, to fatigue.

Additionally, a person may be lab work okay, and not be okay from a true health perspective. Medication (T4 medication) alone is not the answer either. T3 replacement, should be evaluated. Adrenal fatigue also should be monitored.

This is a fantastic site to get more information. http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

Medication alone may be enough for someone for a long time, but then again, like me, there may come a time where the body can suddenly go on a decline and medication is not enough to treat it.

I will be honest. If you are on thyroid replacement your inability to lose weight has nothing to do with your medical condition. I have been on synthroid for about ten years ago. Five years ago I lost 73 pounds on a doctor recommended diet program. I regained 50 pounds over the course of the years because I returned to my carbohydrate addiction.

I'm no doctor or expert but in my own case I believe what you said to be true. I take what some would say a HUGE amount of Synthroid. I can be very lazy and love to eat comfort foods/carbs. Anytime that I have "chosen" to lose weight and actually give it a good go for a few days, I've lost weight. Sometimes just on diet alone and no exercise. I think that if you're gaining weight you're either not eating/exercising properly, or your meds are off.

There's a hypo/hyperthyroidism group on the website that you should join!

I'm still pre-clinical, so I'm not sure I have anything helpful to say. Sorry. :ohwell: