Thyroid disease and weightloss

I would discuss that with yr Endocrinologist and see what they say. You don't mention whether you are taking meds either.

Hi Bonnie,
I also have hypothyroidism. It is possible to lose weight, but it is going to take time...for anyone. I don't know how long you've been doing this but if you've just started then hang in there. Some times it takes up to six weeks before our bodies start to change, especially if you have a thyroid problem. Also check your thyroid numbers for T3 and T4. I went to the doctor six weeks ago and he said the T4 looked excellent but my T3, though in range, was not where he wanted it to be. The range is from like 85-120 or something. Mine was at 87. He asked me questions which are symptoms of hypothyroidism and I had the symptoms even though I was in range. I was working out 75 minutes a day and eating 1400. I was not dropping anything! He adjusted my meds and my last T3 number was at 101. I have lost five pounds in six weeks without working out 75 minutes a day and without counting calories. Check with your doctor on the numbers, tell him you are having a hard time losing weight. Maybe they can do some tweaking. Give your body time. It will come off but it will take at least 6 weeks to start noticing a difference. Oh and another piece of advice, don't watch the numbers on the scale. It will only discourage you. Weigh in once a month. Go by how your clothes feel. Since you are lifting weights your scale number may not go down as fast as your pants size. Hope this helps! Hang in there! It will come off!
MM

I just made my profile and diary available to everyone. I have got to be doing something wrong and would really appreciate "REAL" critiques on my diet and exercise schedule. I just keep gaining weight... I just added another two pounds. I know everyone says don't look at the scale, but the numbers on the scale and numbers on my clothes are continuing to get bigger not smaller!

The ENDO says my meds are inline and have been for three months. I take synthroid (T4) and vitament D first thing in the morning and work out before eating or drinking anything but water. At lunch I take Cytomel (T3) and Chromium at lunch. Then at dinner I take my Calcuim for Osteoprosis and at bedtime I take Enjuvia (hormone for menapause) and more vitamen D. I feel like a pill popper lolol .. I drink 8 ounces of water in the morning and 52 ounces of Tea during the day.

Hi, I am new to this site and have some questions regarding thyroid and weight loss.

I am 35 and approx 1 1/2 year ago diagnosed with hypothyroid. Approx 2 weeks ago diagnosed with Hashimoto's.

When i was first diagnosed approx 1 1/2 year ago, I never really got regulated on the Levothyroxine because I became pregnant with baby 2. So my meds were always being adjusted and reached 100 mcg of levothyroxine during pregnancy. After pregnancy (daughter is now almost 3 months) I was hyper for about two months causing me to drop my pregnancy weight (lost about 30 pounds). I am now on 75 mcg of levothyroxine, and have been for about a week. I exercise 3-4 times a week; exercise classes and weights. I eat pretty healthy; stay away from packaged foods, eat clean foods mainly, small portions. I also read about going gluten free. Not sure I want to, as research is inconclusive. I just added Selenium 200 mcg a few days ago.

my question is how mong before you are regulted on thyroid meds does it typically take to lose weight? Also is it common that the scale number stays the same, but my clothes fit better and loser? Kinda perplexes me.

Thanks in advance for any advice an constructive criticism