i wish i had an answer for that same question. i've been doing the same things you have and it's taken me since october to lose 10 pounds -- all while eating clean. it's frustrating to say the least, but i figure if i just keep at it and mix up the cardio and weight training, in essence, tricking my body so it doesn't know what's coming next.

you can do it! even if you don't see the scale moving you're still doing right by your body by eating the right foods and exercising. :happy:

Fad diets and other extreme "diets" are the worst thing Thyroid patients can do as those plans only confuse an already struggling metabolism. I would strongly encourage you to eat healthy (as close to the real food as possible - no highly processed foods), drink lots of water, sleep well and move everyday. It will take your system time to readjust and given you've had a loss in the past 3 weeks shows your body is responding to the hard work you are doing .

I have lost 10 lbs (have 5 more to go) and do Insanity as well as power walking so my body is constantly being challenged. I eat as "clean" as possible (minimal processed sugars) and am also gluten-free (intolerance). Make sure you are staying away from foods that contain "Goitrogens" as they interfere with your thyroid.

Good luck. You can add me if you like to see my diary, etc if that helps!

Here is another link
http://www.cncahealth.com/health-info/general/thyroid-health-nutrition.htm

I dont see spinach on it.....and as I said. I don't stay away from the raw cruciferous veggies. Just can't give them up and loose weight too. I do balance eating them raw and cooking them and I do stay away from soy and wheat as much as I can...


What Should You Avoid Eating for Thyroid Health?
There are certain foods that should be avoided to protect your thyroid function. These include:

Aspartame: There is concern that the artificial sweetener aspartame, sold under the brand name Nutrasweet, may trigger Graves’ disease and other autoimmune disorders in some people. The chemical may trigger an immune reaction that causes thyroid inflammation and thyroid autoantibody production.

Non-fermented Soy: Soy is high in isoflavones, which are goitrogens, or foods that interfere with the function of your thyroid gland. Soy, including soybean oil, soy milk, soy burgers, tofu and other processed soy foods, may lead to decreased thyroid function.

Fermented soy products, including miso, natto, tempeh and traditionally brewed soy sauce, are safe to eat, as the fermentation process reduces the goitrogenic activity of the isoflavones.

Gluten: Gluten is a potential goitrogen and can also trigger autoimmune responses (including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis) in people who are sensitive. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley, along with most processed foods.

You may have heard, too, that the isothiocyanates found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts are goitrogens as well.

While it’s true that large amounts could interfere with thyroid function, especially if eaten raw, these veggies offer a myriad of other health benefits that make the benefits outweigh the risks for most people. If you know you have thyroid disease and want to be especially careful, steaming these vegetables will negate the goitrogenic effect, making them a healthy addition to your diet.

If you suspect you have thyroid disease, you should visit your health care practitioner for a full thyroid hormone panel. In fact, even if you don’t suspect you have a problem it’s a good idea to get tested as part of your regular checkups.

While some thyroid issues do have complicated underlying causes, you can help to maintain your thyroid health by making sure your diet includes the important, thyroid-healthy nutrients mentioned above.

I know how you feel, I'm tempted to try the gluten free diet as well. Just seems like so much effort as its hard enough buying food that stick within calorie limits. Plus it takes about 6 months for your body to get used to gluten free and you can't have even a small bit of gluten. Instead of foods we shouldn't eat we need a big list of foods we can eat.

Don't despair. I did not go completely gluten free, I just limit it. I use Oatmeal Bread instead of wheat bread. I don't eat sweets like muffins and cupcakes and cookies generally...just a little dark chocolate everyday. I eat all veggies and fruits and dairy. My favorite is whole milk on the dairy. I eat chicken, fish, red meat, eggs. There's lots of recipes on skinny taste.com and I find a big batch of chili gets me through the work week lunches.

I didn't feel bad before, just needed to figure out how to eat differently so I could loose weight. Keep at it. If things are working after a few weeks make just one change at a time to figure out what is working.

Keep at it!

I am 29 and have about 100 lbs to lose so two lbs in a weeks seems pretty wrong to me. Maybe I'm just expecting to much... What do you mean about spinach and broccoli? Are we supposed to stay away from that? I love them both.

I know how you feel. When I started my weight loss in January, I was so frustrated by the fact that I was eating 1200 or less cals/day and losing almost nothing. I read that coconut oil can really help with your metabolism and with thyroid function, so I added it to my diet and started seeing results pretty quickly. I also learned that I had to eat 1200 cals or slightly more in order to lose weight. When I went under 1200, I plateaud and didn't move until I upped my cal intake.

I don't eat gluten free because I've been tested for gluten sensitivity and it came back negative. I do, however, limit my gluten intake by default, since I really limit my sugar and yeast intake. If you're limiting sugar and yeast, chances are you're limiting gluten as well since they often go hand in hand.

While it feels like it's been SO SLOW, I've lost 12 lbs since January and I feel like my body is just starting to really respond well to all of the changes. It takes a while, so don't give up. Add me as a friend if you'd like - don't mind sharing more info about my diet if you want it.

Good luck!

I just read an article from the Mary Shomon site about how people with HypoT and Hashi's have a lower BMR than "normal" people and how they may burn 500-800 less calories (at resting rate) than others without HypoT/Hashi issues. The Dr. explained how everything correlates and the fires just don't run as hot, even when a person has been medicated and their levels are normal. If I can find the link I will post it. It was on the FB page "Thyroid Sexy", which is a great site by the way.

I have about 75 lbs to lose and with my current "plan" I should be losing at a rate of 1lb per week. Yeah right, I am maintaining and ANY slip at all causes me to gain weight. I will say that cutting out processed/prepackaged food and cutting out gluten has helped me tremendously!!! I try to eat only healthy carbs - fruits, veggies, legumes, and the occasional sweet potato. My carb intake is limited due to other health issues so white starches (sugar, potato, rice, pasta) are a no-no for me. I may not be losing weight but I feel 100 times better. I keep hoping that if I just stay the course, everything will click into place and the weight will start to come off.

Losing weight with HypoT issues is an uphill battle but the way I see it... you can struggle and feel better or you can do nothing and feel like hell. I may not lose weight quickly but at least I am healthier overall.

Good luck to you!

Ive been working doing Chalean extreme since feb. as of march 30 down 3 lbs and 10 inches overall. not syre why the weight isnt falling off. I dont eat meat, cheese and I take Coconut oil daily.....