Any other Hypothyroid sufferers here?

Megan134
Megan134 Posts: 2
edited September 26 in Introduce Yourself
I'm new to MFP and would love to add friends, especially if you suffer with hypo (a slow) thyroid. I only have one friend in "real" life who has suffered longer than I have and she tends to be negative, so my support system is pretty weak. Since becoming medicated I've regained energy and upped my physical fitness a ton in the last year (Hip hop dance, walking, elliptical, and Zumba being my favorites) but have not lost a single pound. Luckily I enjoy physical fitness, but I also LOVE eating. Time to find that balance and friends who understand the issues associated with thyroid.
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  • lordkolakube
    lordkolakube Posts: 12
    yup me too! :-)
  • pgldish
    pgldish Posts: 5
    I am hypothyroid. You can add me.
  • fitcounselor
    fitcounselor Posts: 53 Member
    I'm new to MFP and would love to add friends, especially if you suffer with hypo (a slow) thyroid. I only have one friend in "real" life who has suffered longer than I have and she tends to be negative, so my support system is pretty weak. Since becoming medicated I've regained energy and upped my physical fitness a ton in the last year (Hip hop dance, walking, elliptical, and Zumba being my favorites) but have not lost a single pound. Luckily I enjoy physical fitness, but I also LOVE eating. Time to find that balance and friends who understand the issues associated with thyroid.

    I am! Have been since 2004.
  • Barrettmomof3
    Barrettmomof3 Posts: 140 Member
    I hear ya. Its a lot harder for us give having hypothyroidism. We can support each other.
  • myroots
    myroots Posts: 120 Member
    I had my thyroid removed in 1994 (I was in high school). I struggle with weight loss, too, and would love buddies with the same issue.
  • sam363
    sam363 Posts: 204 Member
    I have been hypo for the past 10 years. Feel free to friend me.

    I have found that a lower carb diet is best for me but I love to eat pizza so it's a struggle. My TSH, T3 and T4 levels fluxuate so I end up changing doses every 6-8 weeks. I successfully lost 20 pounds about a year ago and have kept that off. Now I am working on losing another 20. I like to keep active, stay positive and try to new things.

    Welcome to MFP!
  • Jenn728
    Jenn728 Posts: 683 Member
    I've been hypothryroid for about two years. I've lost almost 15 pounds total. But in order to do that, I've given up alcohol and had to drastically alter my diet and exercise daily. It is a constant struggle and just when I feel like I'm ready to quit, I find new motivation.

    Good luck to you!!!
  • debcarv
    debcarv Posts: 256 Member
    I've been Hypothyroid for 21 years! I've had my share of ups and downs when it comes to weight loss. But, I find if I stick with a 1200 calorie diet, exercise 5-6 days a week for an hour or bettter, I can lose a pound a week or 1 1/2 verying. It is possible to lose being Hypothyroid, may not come off as fast or alot of pounds at once, but it will come off.
  • Triquetra
    Triquetra Posts: 270 Member
    Hypo here as well, disgnosed about 6 years ago and take daily meds to moderate it. Feel free to friend me.
  • Ciara1977
    Ciara1977 Posts: 9
    Hi, I am also new to MFP and suffer from an underactive thyroid.Feel free to add me as a friend.
  • cherubcrnp
    cherubcrnp Posts: 717 Member
    My thyroid was totally removed due to cancer in 2002, so I am closely monitored and take replacement therapy daily. Add me if you choose
  • twinsmommaplus1
    twinsmommaplus1 Posts: 25 Member
    Me too! I just had tests done again to reevaluate. I can barely do laundry and then need a nap! We are also doing Adrenal Stress Index. I just want to feel "normal" again...whatever that is... :smile:
  • Menene
    Menene Posts: 121 Member
    Been living with it for over 15 years, I thought I could not lose much weight. Since joining MFP I have lost over 50 lbs and weight less then i did when i was 30. I still have long way to go but I am sure MFP will help me get there. I find that eating every couple of hours and exercise help a lot.

    Feel free to friend me.
  • Megan134
    Megan134 Posts: 2
    Wow! So, overwhelmed with how many of you there are. I've kind of felt alone in this since being diagnosed 3 years ago. I'll be adding friends tonight! I count myself lucky that my weight has plateaued, but look forward to starting to lose with all of you!!!
  • Wonderfilledwoman
    Wonderfilledwoman Posts: 23
    Taking meds everyday to try to boost my metabolism. Been "adjusting" dosage for about 4 1/2 years now. Since joining MFP the inches seem to fall off...NOT that I'm complaining, mind you! More likely it's my change of attitude and determination to be successful this time!
  • dmoses
    dmoses Posts: 786 Member
    I was diagnosed hypo over 10 years ago, and I have been able to lose and keep off (knock wood) 40 lbs. Add me if you like!
  • Kileysmommy32
    Kileysmommy32 Posts: 7
    Yep, me too. You can add me. I have been hypo since 2004.
  • debra_R
    debra_R Posts: 1
    New to site :flowerforyou: I have Hypothyroidism and Celiac. So no wheat or gluten for 10 years. I go to gym 3+ days a week and to lose weight have to have vegetables at the top of my food pyramid. And I have to avoid carbs. Just the gluten free carbs since they are corn and rice based. I have lost weight but it has taken me about a year to lose 18 pound and the last 8 just since February. It's no east feat but I am just going to keep chuggung along. I do feel better but most certainly seem to get tired alot sooner than friends who have normal thyroid function.
  • dysears
    dysears Posts: 6
    Same here. I was diagnosed 8 years ago and had asked my previous doctor (in 1995) about the weight gain and he did not bother to check my thyroid to see if there was a problem. a doctor in 2003 saw me for the first time adn looked at me and said she wanted to check my thyroid. Come to find out I was hypothyroid. I was upset because I had gain about 50 lbs over the course of 8 years and still have to get those lbs off. It is now regulated but I was so upset with the first doctor for not checking.
  • katya143
    katya143 Posts: 313 Member
    BUMP!!!
  • sheismith
    sheismith Posts: 111 Member
    Yep! It's a slow process but my health continues to improve even though I'm not losing weight as quickly as I'd like. It helps to focus on nonscale victories, at times, to stay motivated.
  • angelintx
    angelintx Posts: 327 Member
    Been hypo for almost 25 years now. It's a huge struggle to have a loss and even harder to keep it off. Best of luck and hope you find MFP a great place for support and motivation!! :flowerforyou:
  • frogmama
    frogmama Posts: 404 Member
    I have been on medication for hypothyroidism for over 10 years. I have been taking the weight off, but very slowly. I have about 3 more pounds to gosothat my BMI is not overweight.
  • MissRose888
    MissRose888 Posts: 98 Member
    I'm hypothyroid, too! When it started to get bad (and before I knew I needed to get it treated), I gained about 80lbs in just about two years. I gained an additional 20lbs when they initially thought depression was the underlying issue and I was going through a bunch of medications. Finally they put me on meds for my thyroid and, while I have only lost 10lbs, I feel like it's a good start to getting my life back on track. It's a vicious cycle - I ate because of what was going on inside me...and then gradually more because I starting feeling depressed about how big I was getting....and it just continued like that. I am hoping this is the last time I have to go through losing all this weight again.
  • ctyger
    ctyger Posts: 1
    Hi I'm new here! I've had hypothyroidism for about 9 years now and have struggled with my weight ever since. Any good work out plans to get back into it with out over doing it? I've been taking my dog for walks in the park for 1.5 to 2 miles a few times a week. Also, does anyone else here also suffer from migraines? I get them a lot and find it so hard to work out with this problem!
  • amy0776
    amy0776 Posts: 25
    Diagnosed in 1995...ADD MEEEEEEE!! : P
  • kateanne27
    kateanne27 Posts: 275 Member
    Hashimotos disease, diagnosed 8 years ago, but at the time they said I had probobly gone undiagnoses for years, which means I had it actively (its genetic and is usually dormant until early adulthood) as a child which ups my cancer risk a lot. Thats the worst part. that and the last two years my T3 and T4 levels have refused to stabilize, no matter what dosage tweaking my Dr does. I gained nearly 50lbs in two years. I finally decided I have to stop waiting for my thyroid to stabilize and energy to return to get in shape, I have to take back as much control as I can.
  • juang3
    juang3 Posts: 212 Member
    I've had hypo for about 20 years and I have struggled the entire time to either take weight off or keep it off. I have found that if I let my guard down for even a short time the pounds start packing on. Dieting doesn't work for me, I have to move to drop or control my weight. I find that if I avoid carbs I do much better and I have noticed that eating beef tends to pack on poundage only because I don't digest it as well as chicken or fish so I have it maybe once a week or less. Feel free to friend me too, it's nice to know that I'm not alone in dealing with this issue and trying to loose weight!
  • Stephanieb325
    Stephanieb325 Posts: 174 Member
    Wow so many people with hypothyroidism! I am so glad that I am not alone. It is so much harder to lose weight for us! I feel like people don't understand that, its like I want to lose the weight but it takes a more effort and time. Feel free to add me! We all need to start our own thread to keep up with each other. I have to agree with some of the other people about low carbs and eating gluten free. The only time I ever really lost a lot of weight was doing the HCG diet. I mean it was simple but so much controversy over it being bad for you and what not and so I just stopped. I had lost 10 pounds doing that but for me it was not enough calories to workout. So I stick to a 1200 calorie diet now and I workout 5-6 times a week and I am seeing some progress. Like I said we have to work so much harder for this weight to come off. I feel like its not fair at times :/
  • toodleton
    toodleton Posts: 82
    I agree that it is soo much harder for those suffering with hypol......I have hypo and goiter, was finally diagnosed 2 years ago but symptomatic for 16+ years, my mother has Hashimoto's. I am on Synthroid to try to reduce the goiter and 'rest' my thyroid and I've struggled with weight gain for 16 years now. I honestly do not know how some of you get up and do any exercise, it's all I can do sometimes due to fatigue to tend to the basic needs of living. Lots of love to you all and best wishes for your weight loss battle. I say battle instead of journey because it really is that when your body is fighting against you.
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