Weight lose with Hypothroidism ( low cal. intake)
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bobbietaylor733
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I have been eating at or under the 1200 calorie recommendations and have had a slow lose. I am wondering if I up my intake, will it affect my ability to still loose after being diagnosed with hypothyroidism.What is working for you? Please feel free to check out my diary.....any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks
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You only have 17 lb. to lose. Set your goal to .5 lb. per week—which is way more than 1,200 calories. Log everything you eat & drink accurately & honestly. Weigh your food.
Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
As for your diary: #1 weigh everything. #2 eat more protein. MFP's 20% goal is a minimum, and you're not even close.0 -
Thanks editorgrrl, I`ve uped my daily intake to 1400 cal. and will track accurately by weighting everything..... I will see how it goes for the next 2 weeks....
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I do not lose on a 1200 calorie diet with my hypothyroid. Trying now to work with my Dr, going to see a dietician in May to try to work out a plan. Dr said I will be increasing fat, protein and eliminating processed food. Trying to find the right combination for my body!
Best of luck to you!0 -
Thanks VastBreak,
I`m going back to the Dr. the end of May to retest my thyroid. I will be asking more questions pertaining to my diet, but in the mean time I am going to take everything I`ve learned in consideration here. I started yesterday to up my calories, try to lower my carbs. and work a little harder (start lifting weights) ..... I`ll let you know how it works for me in 2 weeks.
Thanks Again.... Good luck to you as well.0 -
I have had Hashimoto's since 1990, Always been able to maintain my weigh around 130, until this past September - December I gained 42 pounds, not good for 49 years old and 5'2"" tall. I'm currently on a 1200 calorie a day diet, no processed foods, no carbonated drinks( yes no diet soda). I just had my labs re-done to check all my levels including my T3 and Thyroid antibodies . Does any one in the group take Armour Thyroid? They recently changed me from Synthroid to Armour..... Any comments? TIA0
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hi I am new to your group. I had my Thyroidectomy late last year and gained 25 pounds in the month of December. Yikes. Since then, I have had the monthly lab tests and so far they just keep upping the dosage and tell me I am still Hypothyroid. Since my comanders in the Army gives me a year to get this under control I now have until next October to get back to shape. So far I have lost 16 lbs, in spite of my red lining thyroid levels but I no longer "eat" I "intake fuel", in precises measurements. I am trying not to freak out when I weigh 2 lbs more then when I went to bed. I excercise 6 days a week and have been keeping my calorie count at around 1350. I have to do whatever it takes so that I can protect my career, which provides for my family. I could definetly use some support/friends. I have another 25 pounds to go more or less. (Less if I could get me some of them Sarah Connor muscles!) 0
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Your weight will fluctuate day to day & throughout the day. Don't panic! All that matters is a downward trend.I am trying not to freak out when I weigh 2 lbs more then when I went to bed.
Weigh less often, take photos & measurements, and read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0 -
Yes, NewMe, I take armour. My Dr prefers it to synthroid. I don't have much to compare it too though because it was my first med and I only started it this past year. Something about it containing t3and t4 and my body needing both compared to the synthroid that only offers one.0
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Wow Whimsywins what a challenge!! They say stress levels impact your thyroid greatly as well so I'm sure that is not helping your situation!
I returned to lifting 3 weeks ago and I'm taking it slow. Seems these little injuries keep sidelining me! I get into a really good grove when I get exercise in regularly. It doesn't seem to help me lose weight but I have a better attitude in general. Then I get hurt and have to back off the exercise and wham I go up 5-7 pounds! Always seems to be a challenge! Starting this week I'm adding in walking at least 2-3 days a week and would love to get back to running.
Baby steps one day at a time!
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Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) is synthetic T4. Cytomel (liothyronine sodium) is synthetic T3. Armour (aka Naturethroid) is powdered pork (or mixed pork & beef) thyroid glands, which contain T4, T3, diiodothyronine (T2), monoiodothyronine (T1), and calcitonin.Yes, NewMe, I take armour. My Dr prefers it to synthroid. I don't have much to compare it too though because it was my first med and I only started it this past year. Something about it containing t3and t4 and my body needing both compared to the synthroid that only offers one.0 -
Synthroid doesn't suit me so I take Armour thyroid. Once my dosage was stabilized I lost weight at the expected rate ie 1lb a week at 1400 cals a day which is a 500 cal deficit (I'm 5'1" and was then about 144lbs). Before medication I could not lose one pound a month on 900 calories diet. That's when I knew something was wrong with my thyroid.
Thyroid medication isn't a magic pill, you still have to watch your calorie intake. However, without the right dose, hypothyroid patients will balloon in weight and find it near impossible to lose except on a semi-starvation diet. I am getting nearer to my ideal weight after 10 yrs of being hypo, I was not diagnosed until 5 yrs ago and didn't restart meds until the symptoms returned (weight gain, fatigue etc)
I eat about 1600 a day now that I don't have much to lose (maybe 10 more lbs) and aim for 0.5-0.75 lb weight loss a week. Less food than that makes me feel very deprived.
I don't exercise much, that's my failing but it doesn't impact my weight loss. If I was more active I would be able to eat more.
Good luck to all fellow hypo's out there.0 -
First of all I love this board and MFP! After my 3rd doctor I finally found a keeper. She gave me choices: stay on Synthroid and add Cytomel or try Armour. I took the Armour and have not regretted it. That alone has not been my answer. I found I have to watch what I eat, calories and stay with the good for you food. After I told my doctor that I love walking she told me to definitely add the weight training. So far, so good. I have been able to drop a few pounds. slowly. Best of all, I feel good about myself. I have some ups and downs but knowing why and what I ate may have put me there. Best of luck to all my fellow thyroid warriors!0
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Yes, I'm understanding the difference between the Synthroid and the Armour... I feel so much better with the T3, not sure my dosage is correct yet. My labs should be back this week. I'm trying to get more active due to I travel for work and I can spend up to 5 hours in the car daily. I bought a Fitbit to help me keep up with my activity level. I really appreciate this group, its hard for anyone to relate to hypothyroidism without going through it. Thanks everyone and I wish all of you a great week of success!0
