Does anyone have under active thyroid ?

I have Grave's Disease which caused my thyroid to become enlarged and over-produced waaaay too much hormone so they gave me radioactive Iodine to kill my thyroid. Now I take a cocktail of Levothyroxine and Armour Thyroid to keep me alive. The challenge I am sure you are facing is that unlike the thryoid that produces more and less hormones as we need them, your dose delivers the same amount all day. It's hard to get "up" for a workout. I am a runner and have not had my "runners high" since I lost my thyroid. I decided to try to beat the thyroid blues with MyFItnessPal.

I started MyFitness Pal on Jan 1, counting calories seems to really help, and lets' me know where my challenge areas are in my diet. I go to the gym and run or use the machines 5 days a week. Only 5k on the treadmill, slow, 9.5 minute miles. I haven't had anything to drink since Jan1 except water. not.one.sip. I am dedicated to coming in below my calorie number every day, I dont' have a "cheat day". ( I used to try that and I seemed to gain it all back in one day) I am eating very few carbs, no bread, pasta, very little fruit, no candy,

My diet is simple....plain fat free yogurt with protein granola for breakfast OR 3 boiled eggs. Lunch is a bowl of Chili, a teaspoon of sour cream , no crackers, dinner is a chicken breast or a pork chop or pot roast and a vegetable ( green beans or carrots or lima beans)

Jan 1 I was 228 pounds, today I am 215 and I can see myself at 200 soon. I'm 6'2", 48 years old.

I have hypothyroidism too. I am considered obese unfortunately. Add fibromyalgia and arthritis to the thyroid issue. I have been on levothyroxine for three years. My biggest problem is being sedentary and not paying attention to my food intake. I am starting over on MFP. I am feeling good about starting over. This time I want to finish what I start.

I'm also hypothyroid (taking 100 mcg levothyroxine) and have arthritis and disc issues in my back. I found that watching the carbs helps the weight come off a little easier. And for me exercise is critical. Without it I don't lose. Which is difficult because of the low energy level and arthritis issues. I am trying hard to make it happen though. I love running and am slowing trying to get back at it as much as my joints will allow.

Me too. Have had under active thyroid for many years and take thyroxine. By using this super app you can easily watch your diet. Keep up the exercise - that's crucial. Good luck.

I have Hashimoto's Thyroid, also. I have taken every medcation out there for under active thyroid. Just came off of my second pill of the day *yes, I was taking two different meds twice a day*. Now down to one a day. I've recently lost 76lbs with no problems and now I'm at a stall. Doc says to alternate exercises to rev up the system. Lets see if that works! Good luck!

Hi, so I have Hashimotos, PCOS and a list of other issues. I have been on thyroid meds for about 17 years. I have had 3 different times where I have been able to get down to my ideal weight but each time I have popped back up. Right now I'm on 150mcg of Levothyroxine and 2000mg of Metphormin. I am still really tired. But in the middle of December I went to a Dr and weighed in at 201 lbs (I'm just a bit over 5'2") and I decided I was done. I have been going to the gym almost every day since then and watching what I am eating. (Altho' in all honesty the first two weeks I was just going to the gym and eating whatever.) I have lost 11 lbs. I really haven't changed my diet drastically just my portion sizes. I am terrified for the week when I plateau. What makes this time different for me is that I feel like I am in control of my food (rather than doing something like a program where I had to stick to their guidelines). For me weight loss has been such a struggle because I am often just too tired to do anything. One of the reasons I have been going to the gym almost daily is that I feel like if I stop I won't be able to go back. I am in a routine of getting up at 5 on work days, going to the gym and then heading to work. On the weekends I go in the morning. I find that working out in the morning I feel better the rest of the day and more conscious of what I am eating because I know what I have burned already. Its probably silly but it seems to be working. I have found that I do best when I have smaller goals to achieve. Generally, its not the actual weight (although that goal is there of course), it will be things like burn 3500 calories this week, or beat yesterday's distance on the elliptical in the same amount of time. So far this seems to be doing the trick of motivating myself. Good Luck all, and keep it up!

Yep. My GP won't prescribe anything for it because I'm just barely sub-clinical.

It's encouraging to read your posts. I have an under active thyroid and it has been a bit challenging to lose weight. It felt like the less I ate, the more weight I gained!
@Silinde "slow and steady" is the right mindset!

From what several Dr's have told me, having under active thyroid (Hypothyroidism) means that we gain weight quicker than average but, that if levels are maintained through medication, weight loss should not be any more difficult than for the average person.

Been dealing with my Thyroid for a decade. Currently on 200mcg on Synthroid.

Hi ....I have had Hashimotos since 1988...lost and gained weight around 40-50 lbs a couple of times in the last 6 years. I need to stay on a very low carb, low calorie diet to loss weight. Here we go again. I have a 50 pound weight loss goal. It's so darn easy to gain but so hard to loss. Any ideas on the best way to loss with hypothyroid other than starvation? Would love some suggestions and support

My husband has under active thyroid and was put on synthroid and his weight came right down without any problem. He has no problem keeping it that way. Wish I could say the same. I don't have thyroid problem, but am having a hard time losing. Go figure.

I too am taking Synthyroid. Having a tough time losing weight. Please add me! Would love some support! Thanks