Thyroid = the debil!

What works for me is a combination of B vitamins (for energy), iodine (does something to promote thyroid function), and doing a lot of bouncing around. I found a prenatal vitamin that has offered a lot of nutritional and digestive support. Rainbow Light Complete with Digestive Enzymes.

I've only been diagnosed with a problem for about 5 months, but I've been slowly gaining weight for about 12 months. I don't think my dose of thyroxine is high enough, but now I'm in the 'normal' range, they're reluctant to raise the dose much more. I really struggle with carbs because when I have the tired days, my body really craves crappy carbs like sweets, biscuits, bread, white pasta etc. When I first started on the thyroxine, these cravings went away almost completely for about 3 weeks, and then have slowly come back. It's extreeeemly frustrating!

The thyroid and adrenal gland work together in harmony, if one is off the other will not work properly. Most MD's don't check adrenal function because they are trained to just check one body part at a time.

Find a good wellness chiropractor or doctor and have them check your organ function, they can recommend a good supplement to build both up at the same time.

As far as foods:
White flour is enemy number 1 to the thyroid as it is bromated. Bromated flour suppresses thyroid function. Get lots of raw veggies, a little fruit and no refined grain based carbs, a reasonable amount of organic or naturally grown protein or better yet beans, nuts, seeds.

Caffeine is the number one enemy to the adrenal glands and stress is equally as devastating. Get off all forms of caffeine and your adrenals can heal!

Artificial sweeteners are also death to our bodies, they are neuro toxins which means they cause brain cells to explode. They also increase cravings for bad foods. Switch to Stevia but only the real thing, Sweet Leaf Stevia is our fav, you can find it at healthfood stores. I like the liquid, ten bucks and it lasts me about a year.

I feel confident that my medication is right for me being that the Dr. that I see is an actual friend of mine, so I am pretty sure that all is as it is suppose to be on the medication end of it. WE have had to do some adjustments in the past but right now I seem to be just fine, I am actually on a slightly higher does to elevate my heart rate to help with my slowly fading metabolism. I seem to have more energy too, it is NICE.

I know portion control will work, it just takes forever to loose ONE pound that I get depressed or discouraged and give up, I just want to be free or "normal" , if you know what I mean

I totally understand where you are coming from! I have an underactive thyroid which has made weight loss a huge challenge. I just started thyroid meds about a month ago. I've been on MFP since Feb and only lost 2 lbs. However, I've stopped the weight gain which I'm happy about. I've just recently started a low carb / high protein diet in hopes to spark my metabolism. I've also increased the intensity of my workouts a little to push myself. I'm determined to get my scale to move!

I think a support group is a great idea. Feel free to add me!

Check out The Zone diet by Barry Sears. It lists specific carbs that are better for you than others as well as teaches you a correct ratio of protein, carb, and fats. I too find myself struggling after a carb heavy meal. When I know that I have had too much I take a 15 minutes walk right away and drink lots of water to flush it out.

Also, I am on Cytomel - it's a drug for my T3 where as Synthroid is for T4. It really helps with my short term energy. I would do some research and ask your doctor about it.

You are not alone in struggling with energy/weight gain. Sometimes it feels very hard to work out even when you have the best intentions. Do what you can today and don't put it off until tomorrow.

I've had diagnosed hypothyroid for about 3 years now. I take synthetic lexothyroxine 75 mcg. I am 44, and had been gaining weight steadily. I used to track between 125 and 130 and I am 5' 5". I got up to 147 and it seemed I could not get it off and keep it off. I found this site, and started tracking what I eat and started exercising 5 times a week. I have lost 9 pounds slowly and I feel better than I have felt in a long time. The only way I could do this was by exercising and watching what I eat. Stay with it and it will come off! Good Luck!