Thyroid/Juicing Can I lose weight? Help needed.
saucebawse
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I cannot remember if I have a hyper or hypothyroid condition. I remember taking medication for it maybe 3 years ago but I wasn't prescribed any refills or anything after completing the 30 day meds. I am trying to lose weight and have decided to incorporate juicing into my daily diet. I am 5'3, 260 and in need of serious help to lose weight before I contract serious health issues. I have not gone to a doctor since due to finances. I called the hospital I went to when I was diagnosed but they aren't helping. Can I lose weight with either of those conditions seeing as I can't remember which one I had or if I still even have the condition? I don't know what to do.
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saucebawse wrote: »I cannot remember if I have a hyper or hypothyroid condition. I remember taking medication for it maybe 3 years ago but I wasn't prescribed any refills or anything after completing the 30 day meds. I am trying to lose weight and have decided to incorporate juicing into my daily diet. I am 5'3, 260 and in need of serious help to lose weight before I contract serious health issues. I have not gone to a doctor since due to finances. I called the hospital I went to when I was diagnosed but they aren't helping. Can I lose weight with either of those conditions seeing as I can't remember which one I had or if I still even have the condition? I don't know what to do.
Juicing will not do you a bit of good if you are eating at a calorie surplus. Juicing has not magic properties to it and is not meant to be used as a weight loss tool. That said, there is nothing wrong with having freshly made juices with your meals, or as a snack, but I would not use it as a meal replacement.
You said you don't know the status of your thyroid. You need to go to your doctor for this, as that is nothing to play around with. Even if you do have thyroid problems, the issue of being overweight is due to eating more food than your body needs; it just takes a person with medical issues a bit more time and work to find their correct calorie balance.
My advice? Visit your doctor, as well as log all your food into MFP to see how much you are really eating. Weight your food, but do your own research to make sure you are using correct food/calorie entries. Once you know how much you're eating, you can adjust downward to find your calorie goal.
Good luck, and you can do this!
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You can still lose weight, it's still a matter of eating less calories than you burn - medical conditions like that just mean that you'll have to eat less than you would have to otherwise. If you're struggling to lose weight chances are you've got hypothyroidism, but it may not be.
Eat the calories MFP has recommended for you for a month and see you how you do. If you lose weight, then great, stick with that. If you don't, lower your calories by 100 a day and see how that goes. If you gain weight, lower it even further. Just try not to go below 1200 a day. And of course make sure you're weighing everything with a food scale to know how much you're eating, avoid guessing as much as possible.0 -
The first bit of advice is: Find some way of getting to a doctor. If you don't know if your thyroid is hyper or hypo, that will be your starting point; either diagnosis can have health ramifications. If your finances are really bad, could you apply for some kind of help?
While you have a right to a copy of your medical records from the hospital, there could be a fee for them. Start out by requesting them in writing. If you previously called the hospital about a prior diagnosis, they won't give out info over the phone due to privacy issues.0 -
ehh go back to the doc first?0
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Go to the doc. Find out what you have, remember your diagnosis,write it down on an index card and carry it with you in your purse/wallet, take the meds, and follow up. Usually if there is no refill, then the doc wants to see you again.0
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saucebawse wrote: »I cannot remember if I have a hyper or hypothyroid condition. I remember taking medication for it maybe 3 years ago but I wasn't prescribed any refills or anything after completing the 30 day meds. I am trying to lose weight and have decided to incorporate juicing into my daily diet. I am 5'3, 260 and in need of serious help to lose weight before I contract serious health issues. I have not gone to a doctor since due to finances. I called the hospital I went to when I was diagnosed but they aren't helping. Can I lose weight with either of those conditions seeing as I can't remember which one I had or if I still even have the condition? I don't know what to do.
Juicing will not do you a bit of good if you are eating at a calorie surplus. Juicing has not magic properties to it and is not meant to be used as a weight loss tool. That said, there is nothing wrong with having freshly made juices with your meals, or as a snack, but I would not use it as a meal replacement.
You said you don't know the status of your thyroid. You need to go to your doctor for this, as that is nothing to play around with. Even if you do have thyroid problems, the issue of being overweight is due to eating more food than your body needs; it just takes a person with medical issues a bit more time and work to find their correct calorie balance.
My advice? Visit your doctor, as well as log all your food into MFP to see how much you are really eating. Weight your food, but do your own research to make sure you are using correct food/calorie entries. Once you know how much you're eating, you can adjust downward to find your calorie goal.
Good luck, and you can do this!
Thank you, I will try to get to a doctor but idk how that will go with money and all.0 -
DemoraFairy wrote: »You can still lose weight, it's still a matter of eating less calories than you burn - medical conditions like that just mean that you'll have to eat less than you would have to otherwise. If you're struggling to lose weight chances are you've got hypothyroidism, but it may not be.
Eat the calories MFP has recommended for you for a month and see you how you do. If you lose weight, then great, stick with that. If you don't, lower your calories by 100 a day and see how that goes. If you gain weight, lower it even further. Just try not to go below 1200 a day. And of course make sure you're weighing everything with a food scale to know how much you're eating, avoid guessing as much as possible.
I've never really done a calorie counting type of thing, I just tried to eat healthy and hope it works. I will decrease the calories as best I can and hopefully it gets me somewhere.
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HealthierCarol wrote: »The first bit of advice is: Find some way of getting to a doctor. If you don't know if your thyroid is hyper or hypo, that will be your starting point; either diagnosis can have health ramifications. If your finances are really bad, could you apply for some kind of help?
While you have a right to a copy of your medical records from the hospital, there could be a fee for them. Start out by requesting them in writing. If you previously called the hospital about a prior diagnosis, they won't give out info over the phone due to privacy issues.
That is great advice. I will request the records through writing. When I called I asked if I could receive my login information to utilize the online results they had for me but they told me that didn't have it.
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Go to the doc. Find out what you have, remember your diagnosis,write it down on an index card and carry it with you in your purse/wallet, take the meds, and follow up. Usually if there is no refill, then the doc wants to see you again.
I'm thinking now, I should've gone back or something because I never returned.
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saucebawse wrote: »I cannot remember if I have a hyper or hypothyroid condition. I remember taking medication for it maybe 3 years ago but I wasn't prescribed any refills or anything after completing the 30 day meds. I am trying to lose weight and have decided to incorporate juicing into my daily diet. I am 5'3, 260 and in need of serious help to lose weight before I contract serious health issues. I have not gone to a doctor since due to finances. I called the hospital I went to when I was diagnosed but they aren't helping. Can I lose weight with either of those conditions seeing as I can't remember which one I had or if I still even have the condition? I don't know what to do.
I have Hypothyroidism and I have been able to lose 150lbs. I was on the correct dosage of medication though and I was eating a great nutritional program. The issue is not just eating less and burning more, but yes that is what you have to do; however it is recommended to never eat less than 1200 calories a day as this is what your body needs to just function. Without the proper medication you will gain weight, because the Thyroid is the regulator of your metabolism. Without a proper functioning metabolism, your body will not expend the energy it should to break down the food you eat, which means your body will store it all as fat. Hypothyroidism can also affect your mood, menstrual cycle, hair loss, depression, temperature (you will feel cold often), and weight control. If you are not on the proper medication than your body is producing more of the Pituitary hormone which is what triggers the thyroid hormone, and this increase in the pituitary hormone if left uncheck, will build up and cause you to fall into a coma because of the hormonal imbalance.
Juicing is not a good and healthy way of losing weight. Eating the right foods, will. You can not look for the quick fix. Losing weight takes time! Be patient, I know it's tough. I have been there! Try going to a free health clinic. I know it may not be much, but they may be able to help you.
If you need any help on anything or have questions, please let me know. I would be happy to help.
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I used to juice because I thought it would be a good way to consume a lot of fruits and vegetables quickly. But I found that without the fiber, those large amounts would give me a sugar high. So it's back to chopping and chewing fruits and vegetables for me.0
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Nettiepooh79 wrote: »saucebawse wrote: »I cannot remember if I have a hyper or hypothyroid condition. I remember taking medication for it maybe 3 years ago but I wasn't prescribed any refills or anything after completing the 30 day meds. I am trying to lose weight and have decided to incorporate juicing into my daily diet. I am 5'3, 260 and in need of serious help to lose weight before I contract serious health issues. I have not gone to a doctor since due to finances. I called the hospital I went to when I was diagnosed but they aren't helping. Can I lose weight with either of those conditions seeing as I can't remember which one I had or if I still even have the condition? I don't know what to do.
I have Hypothyroidism and I have been able to lose 150lbs. I was on the correct dosage of medication though and I was eating a great nutritional program. The issue is not just eating less and burning more, but yes that is what you have to do; however it is recommended to never eat less than 1200 calories a day as this is what your body needs to just function. Without the proper medication you will gain weight, because the Thyroid is the regulator of your metabolism. Without a proper functioning metabolism, your body will not expend the energy it should to break down the food you eat, which means your body will store it all as fat. Hypothyroidism can also affect your mood, menstrual cycle, hair loss, depression, temperature (you will feel cold often), and weight control. If you are not on the proper medication than your body is producing more of the Pituitary hormone which is what triggers the thyroid hormone, and this increase in the pituitary hormone if left uncheck, will build up and cause you to fall into a coma because of the hormonal imbalance.
Juicing is not a good and healthy way of losing weight. Eating the right foods, will. You can not look for the quick fix. Losing weight takes time! Be patient, I know it's tough. I have been there! Try going to a free health clinic. I know it may not be much, but they may be able to help you.
If you need any help on anything or have questions, please let me know. I would be happy to help.
Vennette
I would definitely appreciate the help. I'm just feeling desperate because the last time I went in the doctor they used terms like "morbidly" and what not and its scary. I've also been having weird pains in my chest and arm and it's scaring me. I set up an appointment with a doctor today, idk how I will pay for it in the end but I have to see someone.
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kshama2001 wrote: »I used to juice because I thought it would be a good way to consume a lot of fruits and vegetables quickly. But I found that without the fiber, those large amounts would give me a sugar high. So it's back to chopping and chewing fruits and vegetables for me.
How did you get a sugar high?
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saucebawse wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »I used to juice because I thought it would be a good way to consume a lot of fruits and vegetables quickly. But I found that without the fiber, those large amounts would give me a sugar high. So it's back to chopping and chewing fruits and vegetables for me.
How did you get a sugar high?
Because fruit is actually high in sugar, so drinking lots of fruit juice would be no different from drinking a bunch of pop (micronutrients notwithstanding).0 -
YIKES! You absolutely need to know your diagnosis and to be treated for your thyroid condition. There are some hugely negative consequences (psychosis, among other things) to not taking proper medication. Run, do not walk, to your nearest endocrinologist.
Juicing is an especially bad idea for people with metabolic issues. It tends to be high in carbs, low in fiber and low in protein--that's exactly the opposite of what you should be doing if you have hypothyroidism.0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »YIKES! You absolutely need to know your diagnosis and to be treated for your thyroid condition. There are some hugely negative consequences (psychosis, among other things) to not taking proper medication. Run, do not walk, to your nearest endocrinologist.
Juicing is an especially bad idea for people with metabolic issues. It tends to be high in carbs, low in fiber and low in protein--that's exactly the opposite of what you should be doing if you have hypothyroidism.
Thank you very much for sharing this with me. I'm going to the doctor asap to figure out what I need.0
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