thyroid problems...help!!!

I have thyroid problems as well. I got them after having my daughter. I follow the calories that they site set for me and I have lost 8.2 pounds so far. It's good to walk if you can that helps with the burning calories. If you work out in the morning that helps boost your metabolism and make sure to eat breakfast (that's the part I hate the most). I was put on my medicine but it had steroids in it and I wasn't losing anything. I was gaining. I stopped taking mine but that is no reason for you to not take yours. Do what you know is best for you. The doctor can tell you some foods to eat that will help. It takes a while to lose weight when you have this condition but it WILL happen. Good luck to you!!!!

I'm very familiar with Hashimoto's - hell, most thyroid problems. I would push for a blood draw and get your results ASAP. The faster you get your meds regulated, the better you'll feel. As far as calories go, I would say leave it alone. If you're getting your thyroid corrected via supplements, it should even out soon enough, and you certainly don't want to starve your body.

As far as the burning... that's where it gets a little funky. Lower thyroid generally means your metabolism WILL be slower. It DOESN'T mean you can't burn fat, it just means it takes a little longer. There aren't really foods out there that will boost your metabolism, but eating correctly will. You'll need to eat SMALL portions every two hours, beginning within 45 minutes of waking up in the morning, to keep your metabolism at a burning rate. I KNOW how this sounds - I wanted to slap my trainer when she told me this. And I felt like a PIG eating every two hours. But let me tell you... I'm losing serious weight, and gaining serious lean muscle doing it. It will also help your energy levels, which are most likely feeling pretty depleted right about now, as well as replacing the protein you're losing (hair loss? brittle nails?). If you can, try it. Feel free to look at my recent diet chart.

As far as the thyroid - keep an eye on it. If you don't feel right, don't be afraid to tell your doctor. It takes time to get used to the hormone and to get the dosing right. You just keep working hard and eating right, and your body will respond. I promise! Good luck!

I don't have what you have, but have a tyroid condition as well. I started on meds like 45 days ago and at least I have some energy to get out an exercise. I have lost 5 lbs (only really been trying last 2 weeks), but in the past would not loose 1 lb for NOTHING.

I have to remind myself that I need to use patience and focus on what I need to eat and do to make this work in the long run.

It's gonna be a long road, but hopefully you will feel better soon.

I'm gonna friend you :_)

Hi, I've had my thyroid radiated TWICE!!! It started out overactive (graves) but, now I have no thyroid function at all (since radiation). I take thyroid replacement hormone every day. The good news is it can be regulated. The bad news is it usually takes awhile. I'm also a type 1 insulin dependant diabetic (just to add to the mess). Just read all the info you can about it--there is a ton out there. Your thyroid affects so much more than just your metabolism. Body temp, fertility, mood swings ect.... However, it is a metabolic disorder. But, so is diabetes. So, I have two working against each other. I'm not going to lie to you. It is HARDER. But, it is not IMPOSSIBLE! You will probably get it checked by blood testing for the rest of your life. Find a good doctor who will work with you. Good Luck!

If you have to wait, I'd see about getting on a decent diet now - it takes some time to get used to if you aren't already. And I agree with earlier posts that when you work out, concentrate on building muscle now, so that when your thyroid finally levels out, the fat will come off that much quicker. Way to be on top of this, though!

I have Hashimoto's and was just diagnosed in January, but realized after the diagnosis, that I've had the symptoms for years. I agree, demand another blood test. If you are hypo, you should be on the meds. My antibodies are > 970 (they should be 9) and my TSH levels were 105. After my last round of tests, my TSH dropped to 5, but that's still too high because I'm still symptomatic. My endo doesn't think he should adjust my meds. This is why a second opinion is necessary! You may be borderline, but that's obviously still too high for you. Once you're on the meds and regulated, you should be able to maintain your weight once you get to your goal weight.
Bear in mind that you may have intolerances to certain foods because Hashimoto's can cause digestive problems too.