Hi there, I was diagnosed with boderline hypothyroidism about 3 months ago. Could no tolerate T4 medication (generic) and recently been put on low dose NDT (30mg) per day. Instead of losing/maintaining weight, the scales have been creeping up (3kgs to be exact). Last time this year I lost 5kg exercising 6 days/week and eating around 1400-1600 cals/day. All of a sudden during January, this method no longer worked and I have since gained 10kgs in 12 months. Of course only recently did I find out that it was my problem with thyroid. In the past 12 months, I have increased my food intake slightly 1500-1700 cals with no success in controlling my weight. In Aug, I also hired a PT/nutritionist who gave me a personalized training program and eating plan which changes every 4 weeks, as well as a heap of supplements for my needs (magnesium, calcium, Vit C, fish oils, multivitamins etc). My workout program consists of 6 days of weight training (split body program) and 30mins cardio afterwards. I also do morning cardio (HIIT for 1 morning) 3 days a week. No changes in scales AND measurements. In fact my measurements have crept up together with the weight too.

As you can tell, I'm up to the point of despair after trying so many things with no success.

I originally thought the hypothyroidism diagnosis would be the answer to why I have been gaining even though I watch what I eat and train/exercise 6 days a week. However, now that I am put on meds, that is still not working! Has anyone had similar experience as me when put on thyroid meds?