30 somethings with thyroid issues

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.

I lost the weight before my thyroid levels ever entered the "normal" range, and I've maintained for a year. 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

MFP has a couple of thyroid groups:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/753-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/16887-butterfly-chasers

You can eat anything in moderation and still lose weight—including Dr Pepper. Deprivation usually leads to bingeing.

I eat "good" 80% of the time, and fit yummy, portion-controlled treats into my calorie goal. It'll take trial & error to find what works for you.

As for comfort eating, I keep a mental list of non-food ways to make myself feel better—everything from guilty pleasure TV to a massage.

editorgrrl wrote: »

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.

I also have Hashimoto's, and thankfully my thyroid levels are fine right now. Instead of meds my doctor suggested controlling it with diet first, and I've recently started following what is basically an autoimmune paleo diet (google "The Autoimmune Solution" for the book - it basically works to reduce inflammation in the body), and I've never felt better. Not sure if it will help with full blown thyroid problems since I wasn't there yet, but it can't hurt to try.

39 yr old with hashimoto's in good range with meds, but I have 135lbs to lose and it seems like a struggle to lose at all. However I am weighing every bite now to make sure I am logging correct portions. I buy fruit and snacks in bulk and portion out in to single serve portions so I don't over estimate what I eat. Monday will end first week back on plan in forever so we will see how things work out. Anyone feel free to friend me. I need all the motivation and support I can get.

hey everyone!! finally, people who understand my issues. i am 30 years old and i have no thyroid at all lol which of course makes my Hypo. almost 5 years ago, i had a tumor growing inside my throat. at first it didnt seem like anything to worry about but from march 2005 to august 2005 it had grown tremendously. it was found the size of a raisin and grew to a small orange-- needless to say, the tumor needed to come out.... so they did surgery but it had attached itself to my thyroid gland and there wasnt any way to seperate the two. out it went and so my life changed.
the doctors told me before the surgery that nothing in my life would change and that everything would be ok if my thyroid had to be taken. "take you pill and everything will be perfect" they said--- WRONG WRONG. i had to learn so many things and now i feel like i have it mastered. i am dealing with weight issues still-- but im not gaining anymore. i just have alot of problems getting it to come off.
i lose 10 and gain it back and forth and back and forth. ugh!! this time i am super determined to get over that normal 10 pound plus/minus..... i am 12 lbs past my normal 10 lb weight loss number!! yay!

but i would LOVE to befriend all of you. please add me if you are comfy doin so. i promise to be encouraging, motivational and best of all, a friend!!

Hashimoto's people! I am so happy to have found you. I am new here and was already starting to plot revenge on the next person to say any version of "calories in and calories out."

Welcome! I'm 44 with hypothyroidism after total thyroidectomy back in 2000. Gained close to 75lbs over the last 15 years until being introduced to MFP about a year ago (wife used this site to get back in shape after our 3 kids). I've lost over 50 lbs since then and beginning to feel like I did before the surgery.

I followed a lot of the advice of Dr. Jeffrey Brown - endocrinologist who treats several elite athletes with hypothyroidism and other metabolic disorders.

So I guess I'll be the token male/hypo then?

Hi everyone, I just joined Myfitnesspal yesterday. I have had thyroid issues for about 5 years & it is SO hard. I have PCOS & insulin resistance. I'm on my way to statying on track & exercise but need buddies so feel free to friend me & keep in touch!

Adka0726 wrote: »

I've tried everything you can think of to lose weight. I'm not giving up and I'm looking to see what has help others to lose weight. My goal is 30 pounds..help... any suggestions. ...

Set your goal no higher than 1 lb. per week, and learn to log everything you eat & drink accurately & honestly. Logging works.

Hi all! I'm 31, have been treated for hypothyroidism for a few years now...my weight loss sped up once I was finally put on Armour back in 2011, but slowed down after a few months. I'm looking to lose another 90lbs.

Cricket1515 wrote: »

37 here, recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's. My numbers showed Hypo so I just started Armour Thyroid about 2 months ago. I'm getting another blood test this next weekend. This whole diagnosis is quite new and I'm still trying to understand what it means and what changes need to be made.

I've tried logging before, but last time it took about 6 weeks to lose one pound! It felt like if I slipped up once, then it came right back. This time it took 2 weeks to lose a pound, so maybe I'll be able to stick with it. I have about 40 pounds to lose.

Honestly I would be more concerned if the weight came off fast as this is just water/glycogen weight. When you think of the math behind it working it takes ~500kcal/day deficit to lose a lb of fat a week. For petite people operating in such a deficit is going to be unhealthy.

Don't get discouraged and think marathon, focusing on the positive gains - how you feel, body composition, etc. The weight will come off, but think of it as an after effect of you overall improving wellness.

I'm 18 and I was just diagnosed with hyperthyroidism yesterday and started on my meds. What do I have to expect? I only suggested I get tested bc how I gained so much weight in just a few months and since I've been changing everything I eat and doing more physical activity since then but I'm not sure what to expect with this change everyone says so many different things

JuBu82 wrote: »

I'm looking for fitness friends. I'm 32 f and have a hypothyroid. I've got 50+ pounds to lose and need motivation and support. I will definitely do the same for you! Let's go on this journey together

Iam 31 and have had hypo for about 3/4 years. I get my levels checked every 3 months, feel free to add me!