thyroid?

laura328
laura328 Posts: 136 Member
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Hey Friends!

So I'm losing VERY slowly these days. At BEST I'm lucky to lose 1 pound per week. I'm doing everything right except that I haven't given up on my wine on the weekends drinker :drinker:

My mom tells me that it must be a thyroid problem. I say it's the fact that I'm a 46 year old woman. I haven't gone to the doctor for testing or anything but would love to know what opinions you guys might have on this subject.

Thanks in advance!
Laura

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  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    The only way to diagnose a thyroid problem is through blood tests. I have Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease), and I lost way more slowly than most MFPers. But I did it just like everybody else—by logging everything I eat & drink accurately & honestly.

    With only 10 lbs. to go (congratulations!), a healthy loss is .5 lb. per week. So you're actually doing better than average.

    Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • Pamala28
    Pamala28 Posts: 18 Member
    I also have Hashimoto's. Before being diagnosed I had other symptoms besides my weight. The most noticeable to me were the brain fog and extreme tiredness.

    I am also losing around one pound a week.

    If in doubt, go to the doctor. Not all thyroid problems are Hashimoto's!
  • cew3028
    cew3028 Posts: 32
    I too have Hoshimoto's. Get tested if you feel it could be that. One simple blood test will tell ya.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Hey Friends!

    So I'm losing VERY slowly these days. At BEST I'm lucky to lose 1 pound per week. I'm doing everything right except that I haven't given up on my wine on the weekends drinker :drinker:

    My mom tells me that it must be a thyroid problem. I say it's the fact that I'm a 46 year old woman. I haven't gone to the doctor for testing or anything but would love to know what opinions you guys might have on this subject.

    Thanks in advance!
    Laura
    Could be thyroid...could be...other hormones. :wink:
    +1 for the blood test.
  • jayme252014
    jayme252014 Posts: 16
    I have a thyroid disorder and there is no "natural" way to combat this. You need to go to a doctor, get tested and get medication if that is the problem because it will impact more than just your weight. . Even on medication it is harder to lose weight than it is for a normal person. That does not make it impossible, it means that you have to work harder and smarter than the average person to get the same results. .

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