48 y/o hypothyroid in need of weight loss pals

I have less than 40lbs to lose but the struggle is the same - Im stuck and cant seem to lose I lb- let alone the 15 I want to lose. I also don't know anything about dealing with hypothyroid issues but I am 48 and have been a single mom for 10 + years so I know the struggles. Feel free to add me as a friend if u want.

I was diagnosed hypo in early March this year. In the last 8 weeks or so I'm finally starting to be in range TSH-wise, with normalish T3 & T4. My weight loss is sloooooow. Partly because I've mostly been working to improve my diet (macro-wise, and paying much closer attention to micronutrients like vt D, iron, selenium, etc). That said, any week with maintenance of weight or a loss of any kind is a big victory in my book.

When I first started medication, I plateaued for almost 3 months. However, during that time I felt a ton better, was able to gradually increase my calories from under 1200/day to almost 2000/day without gaining, and got a much better handle on my nutrition. I discovered I'm pretty gluten intolerant (a common issue with hypo folks), and cut it out completely. I also discovered I was pretty nutrient- deficient in lots of common things (iron, vit D, etc), and have gradually been adding in good supplements to get my levels to good places.* Two things that made the biggest difference: vit D and adding magnesium citrate at bedtime. The mag especially was helpful for pain and vastly improved sleep.

For the goitrogens, I avoid soy as much as possible. For everything else, I eat tons of veggies, but make sure I cook them to negate the goitrogenic properties. I adore broccoli, and eat a ton of it. My philosophy with it is that so long as you're eating pretty consistently while your levels are getting stabilized, your medicine will eventually be titrated to the right level to compensate for any goitrogens in your diet.

Hang in there- it does indeed get better when you get under 2 TSH. Congrats in the weight you've managed to lose while still hypo-it's awesome!

*edited to add: getting optimal micronutrients in your diet also ensures that your body can fully convert the medicine and use it to its full potential.

Hello, Im 22.
I was born without a thyroid, and have always been treated for hypothyroidism
I lost 8st so far and i am aiming to lose at least another 2 more using MFP
feel free to friend me if you would like to

Hi , I am 51 and in the same boat but my levels are just a little off at 5.7. My problem is that it appears my thyroid sometime makes too much iodine and sometime not enough. The doctors say I am hyperthyroid so I should not be a gaining weigh. I am not sure about the meds should I take them based upon the side effects and the fact th a t my last test came back normal. I confused on my next course of action. But, I am determined to get my life be on track and becoming active and loosing the weight will definitely be a step in the right direction. On this journey I will be losing 40 lbs.

I would like to work together on regaining our lives. Feel free to add me as a friend.

Hi;

Just wanted to say thanks for the tip on magnesium citrate. Will try it out asap.

Feel free to add me. I have Hashimoto's and just started a 1000 calorie a day diet last week, I have been gaining/losing the same weight for years, a lot of the time mostly through exercise, all different types. At this point I want to lose 70 lbs. Once I get the fat off this time, I know how to exercise to maintain it. I am older and been hypo for years, but I can tell you this, don't give TD an inch, it will take 50 miles if you do. When I had pins and needles in my hands/feet years back, I started taking sublingual B-12, then it went away. I also take dessicated thyroid (prescription but not synthetic) which works better for me, but everybody is different. Good luck!

Hi my name is Penny I'm 52 years old and was diagnosed 2010 with hyperthyroid.. long story short.. was on Tapizole year and half. Then remission. Then last year turned into hypothyroid and I'm on synthroid. Started juicing/smoothies/raw off and on six months ago . Had to have neck surgery end of Aug. Recovering slowly. Joined MFP before Christmas and I decided last week to give it a honest try and to start walking in my home along with a walking video. I get wobbly and have tripped/fell outside while walking. I hope to get a tread climber soon. So far I've dropped two pounds. trying to stay motivated and its sooooo nice to see other MFP with Hypothyroid. With hard work and shear determination I will lose this fifty lbs. Nice to meet you all and drop me a note if you like...hugs

My doc told me I'd lose weight once they got me on meds. He was wrong. I never lost anything.

I don't feel "right", I don't think they have regulated my thyroid right. I've told my doc for years that I'm tired, no energy, low sex drive. They look at my labs and say I'm in the right range.

Me, too. I have Hashi's. My endo says that b/c I take Synthroid & my test results are "normal," I can lose weight just like anybody else. Wrong. It took me a whole year to lose 20 lbs. So yes, I can lose, but _really_ slowly.