thyroid problems

blacklegpanther80 · June 2015

Is there Anyone on here that has had their thyroid removed but still loses weight as new to this and ive tried dif diets with little success. Was wondering if this fitness pay really works for everyone. Any reply welcomed.

irisgal345 · June 2015

I had my thyroid destroyed with RAI treatment and now take daily synthroid. It is a major struggle to lose weight. But until now I have maintained the same weight for 3 years. M ready to try losing for a change. I've switched to healthier choices and more movement in hopes of losing weight and gaining a healthier me.

blacklegpanther80 · June 2015

Thanks....hope this works as i really need to lose weight. I have gained two stone since being diagnosed with thyroid cancer and having a complete thyroidectomy. Is nice to here its not only me struggling in what seems as a one step forward 2 steps back kinda journey.keep me posted with your progress.

rushfive · June 2015

I had mine removed around 10 yrs ago. Take synthyroid now. I have lost 25 lbs. So yes you can still lose weight without a thyroid. Be sure you take your meds and check ups with your doctor to keep you at the right level.
I lost the weight by logging my food honestly and walking fast at least 3 times a week.
Good Luck to you.

blacklegpanther80 · June 2015

How long did you walk for and how far

rushfive · June 2015

blacklegpanther80 wrote: »

How long did you walk for and how far

I started on a treadmill (winter) at average 2.5mph for1 hour.
Now walk outside, have a fitbit and seems around 3 miles for an hour walk.
I started slow and gradually working up on my speed. more of a walk/jog... but I don't enjoy running.

blacklegpanther80 · June 2015

Thanks for the advice ill give that a go

CSARdiver · June 2015

I had mine removed 15 years ago with chemo and RAI and currently on 200mcg Synthroid. Over those 15 years I put on ~75lbs largely because I kept eating as if I was running 6 mi/day and swimming 2 mi/day, only I forgot to run and swim. I started MFP a little less than a year ago and down >50lbs. Calorie In / Calorie Out (CICO) is the most effective tool for long term sustained maintenance.

Diets suck - they have unrealistic expectations and at some point everyone goes off them. Just being aware of what is going in and out is the way to go.

Welcome aboard and good luck!

editorgrrl · June 2015

I have Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease). Meds (in my case, Synthroid & Cytomel) reduce the fatigue so I can be more active. But I still kept gaining until I learned to log everything I eat & drink accurately & honestly. Logging works.

I followed the advice in the Sexypants post: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

lithezebra · June 2015

It shouldn't be a problem if you take your medication, with the caveat that weight loss isn't easy even if you're not hypothyroid. (I've lost 25ish pounds on thyroid meds for Hashimotos, and I wouldn't call it easy, but I know a whole lot of people who aren't hypothyroid, who would like to lose weight, who haven't done it).

blacklegpanther80 · June 2015

CSARdiver wrote: »

I had mine removed 15 years ago with chemo and RAI and currently on 200mcg Synthroid. Over those 15 years I put on ~75lbs largely because I kept eating as if I was running 6 mi/day and swimming 2 mi/day, only I forgot to run and swim. I started MFP a little less than a year ago and down >50lbs. Calorie In / Calorie Out (CICO) is the most effective tool for long term sustained maintenance.

Diets suck - they have unrealistic expectations and at some point everyone goes off them. Just being aware of what is going in and out is the way to go.

Welcome aboard and good luck!

blacklegpanther80 · June 2015

Thanks guys for the replys...glad to hear i do stand a chance and will take note.

dramaqueen45 · July 2015

You may have to work with your endocrinologist to get the right dosage of synthetic thyroid hormone. Don't be afraid to ask for a higher dose if you don't feel energetic. The "normal" range is kind of large (latest is .3-3 TSH) and if you are at 2.8 for example they would tell you that your TSH is fine, but you may feel much better at 1.3 for example. I was on 75 mcg of synthroid and they kept telling me my levels were fine, but I just didn't have any energy and kept putting on weight. I finally convinced them to up my dosage to 100 mcg and it has helped quite a bit.

blacklegpanther80 · July 2015

dramaqueen45 wrote: »

You may have to work with your endocrinologist to get the right dosage of synthetic thyroid hormone. Don't be afraid to ask for a higher dose if you don't feel energetic. The "normal" range is kind of large (latest is .3-3 TSH) and if you are at 2.8 for example they would tell you that your TSH is fine, but you may feel much better at 1.3 for example. I was on 75 mcg of synthroid and they kept telling me my levels were fine, but I just didn't have any energy and kept putting on weight. I finally convinced them to up my dosage to 100 mcg and it has helped quite a bit.

blacklegpanther80 · July 2015

Will do thanks for advice.

CSARdiver · July 2015

Dramaqueen45 makes an excellent point. Many of the endocrinologists are very old school allopaths and not current on thyroid issues, even the new ideal range of TSH of 0.3 to 3.0 is a new concept to many. Your endo should push you towards hyperthyroid to ensure there are no issues with TSH production and reduce the risk of cancer popping up again. I would also recommend you take daily HR and BP measurements to show to your doctor.

If you're overweight you'll have a much more difficult time getting hormones under control - it's a viscous cycle.

I look to Jeffrey Brown, endocrinologist who trains several Olympians with hypothyroidism. He's changing the way many train so they can compete - many of which perform better after having their thyroid removed.

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