I have an appointment coming up with a nutritionist that has experience with hypothyroid. Looking forward to this and hopefully I can get some answers and get pointed in the right direction! I was told that processed foods will be eliminated, caffeine will also be eliminated, and primary focus will be on high quality fat and protein!

I'm also 5'1" (currently at 138) and I'm aiming for around a 10 pound loss. I eat a gluten-free, dairy-free diet (haven't ditched caffeine, though) and do 4-5 high intensity workouts per week. I aim to net 1300 calories per day, although on Sundays I usually eat around 1600 calories.

I have an endocrinologist and I see a holistic specialist and both agree that diet is important. Specifically, the holistic specialist says it's vital for this type of autoimmune disorder and the endocrinologist said I'm "on the right track" with my diet changes. The holistic doc also ran a food allergen blood test and I've eliminated specific allergens from my diet based on those results. My goal is to get my Hashi's into remission (reduce the antibody levels to those of a normal, non-Hashis person).

The good news is that my bloodwork has responded positively. I'm not currently on meds (diagnosed about 6 months ago and wanted to try diet changes first)...TSH is down into the "high normal" range and antibodies have reduced to 50% of their levels 6 months ago. Also, I've definitely increased strength with my training regimen. Overall, my health and energy levels have increased considerably on this diet.

I, too, get very frustrated by the lack of weight loss. I eat much healthier and workout much harder than many of my friends who have a lower body fat percentage. However, this symptom is due in part to my decision not to start taking Synthroid (at least not yet) while I play around with dietary changes. I have mild (probably early stage) Hashis, so my docs are not pushing Synthroid on my at this point. In those times of frustration, I try to focus on the positive internal changes that are occurring rather than my outer reflection.

I have been tracking caloric intake (though not always perfectly) for the past year now with little or no results. I will lose a few, gain it back, etc. Even with more exercise it doesn't seem to make much difference other than toning.

I am 5'1" and am hovering at 159lbs. Fairly active, 3 small kids, and exercise 3 days a week for 30 minutes, sometimes more. According to MFP, I should eat 1200 calories to lose 1 to 1.5lb. a week.

First off for Butterflies: has your doctor advised you to stick to a non-processed diet? I inquired to my endocrinologist and she said she doesn't think it makes a different with thyroid (I have Hashimoto's).

1.5 lbs. per week is unhealthy at your size.

I have Hashimoto's, and I lost way more slowly than most MFPers. But I did it just like everybody else—by eating at a deficit. Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Like yours, my endocrinologist told me there are no foods to avoid not eat more of. I'm less hungry when I use MFP's protein & fiber goals as minimums and ignore fat & carbs. It will take trial & error to find what works for you.