Hypothyroid sucks

Also, loosing 55 pounds is such a reward! What did you do????

I also have Hypothyroidism along with Type 1 Diabetes and it does seem harder to lose weight but all we can do is keep at it and hope the pounds come off. Best of luck to you!

I have hypothyroidism due to having my thyroid removed. I'm not sure if it's that my levels are balanced or that I've added cytomel to my daily regime, but so far I've lost about 25lbs in 2 months. It's a wait and see as for how much more I will lose and how long I can keep it off.

Same here. I have been on medication for many years, but the weight is still climing. I am not even eating much. The worst for me is that I don't have energy to do anything. I started this round of weight lost 2 weeks ago, I really have to force myself to go out take a walk. So far I am doing ok. Hope I will continue.

Not to be Debbie Downer.... but please read your Synthroid labels prior to taking Alli! Orlistat inhibits absorbtion of T4.
I actually think it may have caused my thryoid problems. pituitary asking for more tsh and constantly bombarding my thyroid for more, can cause nodules, and two surgeries later... not sure if you'd want to go down that road. I took Alli for 3 years prior to finding out I had nodules on my thryoid which were the size of water baloons.

I had surgery in April 2011 to remove 1/2 of my thyroid and a benign tumor the size of a golf ball. I had lost 22 pounds prior to the surgery. I gained back 12 pounds while trying to get my meds regulated. I have lost 21 pounds since December 5th. I go to Curves 5 days a week, hula hoop 7 days a week and try to keep my net calories above 1200. I eat back at least some of my exercise calories. I eat what I like but in smaller portions. I take Synthroid 75mcg and my TSH is currently 2.84. I couldn't lose until it was under 3.0. My doctor recommends that I drink a gallon of ice water a day (which is hard but I try, I usually at least get half of it in). It is harder to lose the weight but it can happen you just have to figure out what will work for you. It helps to have a good doctor who is understanding and helpful in dealing with weight issues. My doctor is hypothyroid and lost over 100 pounds so he understands.

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I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was 8 so I have been dealing with weight issues since I was little. I have been able to lose weight (mainly as an adult) with hard work, determination and making sure I eat as much fresh foods and drink as much water as possible. I've done research as well that soy based products inhibit the thyroid so I try to stay away from soy. As everyone else has mentioned, staying on top of your medication really helps! Since I was diagnosed when I was young I didn't really realize what the medication did for me. I experiemented when I was in college by going off the medication for about 2 months. BAD IDEA! I gained so much weight, was tired all the time and always cold!

It does suck having an underactive thyroid but I could be worse off so if this is one minor battle that I have to fight, I think I am doing pretty good!

Keep your head up and work hard and you will see the weight come off

Its possible just focus on taking your thyroid meds at the same time each day to maintain your hormone levels. Then start making smart choices, food wise. I'm in the same boat but I have had it since I was 5. Just keep fighting. Lets beat this together.
Big hugs, Rebekah
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I actually just purchased Alli, but am now reading about the affects of taking Alli with synthroid. I read that they should be taken at least 4 hours from each other as to not interfere with synthroid absorption.

I've battle thyroid disease all my life (first Grave's from ages 7-12, then Hashimoto's from ages 12-21, then normal from ages 21-28, then Grave's from age 28-29, and back to Hashimoto's at 29 due to taking RAI).

Since taking Radioactive Iodine in December, I've gained more than 20 pounds. This is mostly my fault. I went from being able to eat whatever I wanted with no repercussions (I couldn't workout because my heart rate was too fast), to my body basically latching on to every calorie I eat while continuing the eating habits I had when I had hyperactive thyroid.

I've first lowered my calorie intake and went on a Lean Cuisine diet for two weeks, worked out moderately (as my doctor advised I should ease back into working out), and I ended up gaining four pounds. I then moved to slim fast and substituting just lunch with a shake, and kept the same calorie count of 1200 per day and increased my workout a bit more. Since my last follow-up appointment, I was able to maintain my weight, but not lose anything. My doctor has since increased my dosage from 50mcg to 75mcg because my TSH was still low and I'll be going back for another followup the end of April.

So, prior to my flair-up a couple of years ago with Grave's, I was very active in the gym, I ate pretty healthy and was a healthy 140 pounds (I'm 5'7"). Prior to my RAI I was 130 pounds (which is too small for me, and I lost all muscle). I'm currently 153 and trying to get back to 140.

I ordered Alli on Amazon and should get it this Wednesday; but, before I start, I will speak with my Endo to see if it's okay to take and what she thinks. I will however, increase my workout activity this week to kickboxing and spinning. It seems like any and everything interferes with the absorption of synthroid when it comes to weight loss and it's increasingly frustrating.

I wish you all the best of luck, and now that I've found this forum, I will make sure to communicate with you all on my weight loss journey. I know some of you are struggling trying to lose more than the measly 13 pounds I'm trying to lose; but, we all have the same struggle and the same story and I'm glad to have found this to support you all and hopefully receive support and advice from you all as well.

Take care!