Sort of. I've been taking either Levo or Synthroid for about 10 years now (same dosage all along), and most of that time I was overweight to a lesser or greater degree. Just taking the pill did nothing for me, but I was able to reach my weight loss goal over 6 months last year after starting MFP. An endo early on told me the same thing also, that it was me and not the disease or med. In my opinion, the meds got me to the right levels where I could lose, and MFP/nutrition and exercise did the rest of the work. Good luck! Love your kitty profile pic.

As far as I have understood (I am new to this, not yet "officially" diagnosed,) it is vital to have "normal" level of TSH etc so that I am able to lose. That is, all efforts are fruitless until I have my condition "stabilized." BTW, have you been checked for Vitamin D deficiency? It could contribute greatly to the weight gain. You have to check 25-OH-vitamin D3 (25-OD-D3.)

I'm hungry all the time

And that's so... bad. You shouldn't be. It takes an enormous self-control to be hungry and be able to cope on long-term w/ constant hunger.

Before MFP, I was hungry all the time + gaining & gaining for what I thought was "no good reason." Synthroid did nothing to slow my weight gain.

Thanks to logging everything I eat & drink accurately & honestly, I am in control of my weight. I see how my breakfast choices affect my options for the rest of the day. I never, ever "waste" calories on food that doesn't make me happy. I am mindful of every bite & sip. I eat my calories rather than drink them.

And I can see a direct correlation between what I eat & drink and my weight. Feeling out of control was so, so scary. (Not to mention the sweating, palpitations, brain fog, fatigue, etc. of Hashimoto's. Over the past two years, those have gradually improved thanks to Synthroid & Cytomel.) By logging since late November 2012, I've taught myself that I am so much stronger than I ever thought possible.

Logging works.

holding one's self to account. being totally honest with one's self can be one of life's hardest lessons. still waiting to have my condition recognised.

It took me months to get 100% honest with my logging—months! And my diary was private back then, so I was only lying to myself.

Logging is like learning to ride a bike. The more you do it, the better you get.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911688-hashimoto-success-story-in-progress-pics?hl=hashimoto+success#posts-17566129

ive had success (the post above is mine), things have gone pear shaped lately. But yes it is possible to lose weight with Hashimotos. xxxx

I'm very glad that I have found this group. I never thought to question my Dr. on my thyroid test. After reading these threads I now realize that I may need more testing. I had blood work done several months ago and my TSH, 3 rd GEN results are 1.090 and I am on 100 MCG of Levothyroxine. I am losing some weight from weighing and measuring and going to Planet Fitness 3 x a week and lifting weights and doing cardio. The problem for me is that I am still not sleeping well and am so tired all the time and have to force myself to go work out. I thought by now I would be feeling better, and having more energy.

None..I gained weight even with constant exercise & honest logging.

I looked at your diary, and it's 100% guesstimation. You have no idea how many calories you're really eating.

Get a digital food scale, and weigh everything you eat—even packaged foods like crumpets, wraps & cheese. Weigh or measure every liquid that has calories—including honey and margarine (spread).

Please, read the Sexypants post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-Sexypants