Menopausal and thyroid troubled seeking solutions

Sweetmoscato
Sweetmoscato Posts: 2 Member
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Hi, I'm starting today here. I'm using Weightwatchers online, but have had no success at all since starting Sept 3, which makes it almost two months. (I lost a grand total of .8 lbs.) I'm menopausal and am hypothyroid and I'm sure that is part of the problem, but I'm here so I can see how many calories I'm actually consuming on WW and will follow it for another week to see if my being honest about my actual weight (I was putting myself as being 30 lbs lighter because I felt like there was no way I would lose weight eating as many points as they said). I guess this is an experiment. I've also read several threads here about the comparison of the two programs. If I see that eating more points doesn't help, I'm going to just switch to this program. I don't see the point in paying for something that isn't working for me.

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  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    edited October 2014
    Sweetmoscato locally I know a lady that must have gained 50 pounds over time. She did go through stressful events. Finally a doctor started to correctly treat her hypothyroid condition and she lost 30 pounds with no diet changes.

    I think all health issues need to be fixed before dieting if they are fixable.
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    Are your endocrine issues under control?

    I only have half a thyroid gland as a result of cancer and am on Synthroid. I am also menopausal, having gone through Premature Ovarian Failure at the age of 26 (diagnosed around the same time as the cancer, yay me!).

    I have had no issue with weight loss as a result of my endocrine issues, which are plentiful. A few years back I lost 90 lbs in 18 months, was at my goal weight for a couple years, got pregnant (hooray for science), and am back here to lose my baby weight. I've succeeded in losing 45 lbs in 4.5 months simply by tracking my calories and exercising. I guess what I'm saying is that, yes we may be at a very slight disadvantage for losing weight, but if your situation has stabilized it shouldn't hamper your success.

    I know a lot of people who have been successful on Weight Watchers and also a lot who have been successful here. Depends upon whether you want to pay and attend meetings or not. Your plan to try them both out for a while is a good one, that's really the only way to know what's going to work for you. Whatever you decide, stick to it :smile:
  • cindyt472
    cindyt472 Posts: 41 Member
    Good luck to you sweetmoscato I have tried weight watchrrs in the past and was not overly successful. I like this program better.
  • kimekakes28
    kimekakes28 Posts: 103 Member
    I have a thyroid condition (Grave's Disease) Don't know if I'm pre- menopausal (I had a partial hysterectomy back in 2008). I went through the hypothyroid stage a few years back. I had a really good doctor and she explained to me clearly, medication helps, but the best thing to do is to stay active with exercise and a healthy diet. I've been off the medication for three years now and I do monitor my weight and eating habits closely. I tried weight watchers a few years ago, and I seem to like MFP better. But it doesn't matter what program you use, you are the deciding factor in whether or not your are successful.
  • Colin121250
    Colin121250 Posts: 1
    Sweetmoscato, I gained 65 lbs during menapause, before my Hypothyroidism was discovered. I have now been on Synthroid for 6 years. Treatment with medication does not typically make a big metabolic difference with regard to weight loss, although treatment is very important. I have learned to set smaller goals incrementally. Although it took a while, I have learned to NOT get discouraged when my hard work results in a 1 lb loss per week. That is just the way it is. 1# per week is 52 pounds a year. I also make an effort to eat something small, even a bite of an apple or some grapes, every 2 or 3 hours. It helps remind your metabolism to stay awake. Walking 10,000 steps helps your metabolism, or an equivalent excersize. The more the better, but I'm having trouble fitting it in. Sleep at least 7 hours a night (I'm failing there, too), but just stay with it, don't get defeated. I'm down 14 pounds since June 1st , but it's better than gaining 14. I'm now logging on My Fitness Pal and got a FitBit a week ago. It is really helping me stay focused. Good luck!
  • Sweetmoscato
    Sweetmoscato Posts: 2 Member
    Thank you all for your responses. I'm being very careful to log everything I eat and drink. I am on thyroid meds but they don't seem to be helping me much as far as all of the symptoms that go with it. My doctor insists on waiting 6 months before he increases any meds. He won't even have me do any new bloodwork until then. I'm switching medical insurance and hoping to find a doctor who is more willing to work with me in getting my issues dealt with.

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