How do you lose weight with Hypothyroidism?

shellieesun
shellieesun Posts: 2
in Health and Weight Loss
My thyroid level is high :S I have hypothyroidism.
I'm tired all the time. I drink coffee and diet cokes/pepsi to keep myself awake. I
bike for 40 mins a day and the stationary bike says I burn 500 calories in 40 mins :S
I eat a 1500 cal diet. I been gaining a lot of weight in the past 2 weeks.
I really want to lose that last 20 pounds.
What should I do to lose weight ?
Thanks for inputs!

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  • 89JaneI
    89JaneI Posts: 4 Member
    First of all, stop drinking diet coke. It only makes your appetite grow. Eat enough vegetables and nutrient rich food. The best way to start losing weight is to find the right dose of medication. I´m still balancing with the right level too. :S
  • Azurite27
    Azurite27 Posts: 554 Member
    If you have hypothyroidism you needs to be on medication. Not just for weight loss but for general health. On the right medication you shouldn't have any trouble. Since switching to name brand Synthroid I've had trouble slowing down my weight loss. You could also try weight/resistance training. It's helped me a lot.
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    You call your dr and get on meds. In parallel, you monitor what you eat, like everyone else :)
  • shellieesun
    shellieesun Posts: 2
    Thanks everyone !:smile:
  • GrEyedRose
    GrEyedRose Posts: 90 Member
    I am on meds and losing slowly. 12.4 lbs in 70 days

    caffeine only a few times a week. I have found making myself workout actually helps curb my tiredness.

    LOTS of fresh fruit and veggies, Greek Yogurt, getting as much fiber as possible all have helped
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    Ditch the caffeine! How tall are u? I have had thyroid issues for 15 years, it's hard but u can lose the weight! Are u in meds? What is your level at

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