Thyroid Disease

katiemufuknfitch529
katiemufuknfitch529 Posts: 11 Member
edited December 1 in Motivation and Support
I am struggling with thyroid disease and losing weight. If anyone has any tips for pain motivation or dieting please feel free to add me. I am determined to get this weight off once and for all. Lost 50lbs when I began my thyroid medication and have slowly gained that plus another 10 back. I need support.

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  • Emilybaker0619
    Emilybaker0619 Posts: 1 Member
    I want to lose 50lbs. I have thyroid disease too.
  • DJ478
    DJ478 Posts: 909 Member
    HELLO EVERYONE SO IM BACK AFTER BABY #2 THESE ARE MY FIRST RESULTS IM ON A NEW JOURNEY TO GET BACK TO PRE PREGNANCY WEIGHT DURING THIS PREGNANCY MY THYROID GAVE ME ISSUES ADJUSTMENTS TO MEDS ARE STILL BEING DONE EVEN AFTER BUT WE ARE CLOSER TO THE RIGHT DOSAGE (HYPO BTW) I ALSO HAD PRE ECLEMPSIA (HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE) DURING PREGNANCY LAST WEIGHT CALCULATED WAS 205 BEFORE GIVING BIRTH SO YES I PROBABLY GAINED THAT LAST WEEK LOL BUT ITS OK DAYS AFTER MY FIRST WEIGH I WAS 205 LBS AGAIN STARTED 21 DAY FIX AT 200 LBS MARCH 9 179.5 ROUNDED LOL WAS 179.6LBS ABOUT 20.5 LBS OF WEIGHTLOSS


    NOW IM SO PLEASED IM HOSTING MY OWN CHALLENGE GROUPS, POSTING ON MY PAGES EVEN BLOGGING THIS ISNT MY 1ST TIME AND IT WONT BE MY LAST BUT DEF STICKING TO THE LIFESTYLE
    IM CURRENTLY TRYING TO STAY ACTIVE ON MFP FORUMS HAVENT POSTED IN FORUMS FOR AWHILE BUY YEAH IM HYPOTHYROID AND ITS A STRUGGLE BUT I ALWAYS GET RESULTS I TRY TO NOT GIVE UP N EVEN IF I HAVE A BAD DAY I TRY TO GET BACK ON TRACK N NOT MAKE A HABIT OF IT

    ON IG IM DOING A 5 DAY CHALLENGE ALSO


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  • rabblescum
    rabblescum Posts: 78 Member
    It is possible to lose while suffering from a thyroid disorder. I have lost 30 pounds so far. Ithink has been very slow, and not linear. I have lost and gained a few times. It is really about sticking with it even when the results are a tiny trickle. Diet is about measuring and being reasonable, well that and watching soy intake as it interferes with your meds. Exercise really helps with the lethargy, brain fog and anxiety that can be symptoms as well. Good luck, you can get to the same destination it will just bWe a slower journey.
  • ThePrincezz
    ThePrincezz Posts: 19 Member
    katiemufuknfitch529 wrote: »
    I am struggling with thyroid disease and losing weight. If anyone has any tips for pain motivation or dieting please feel free to add me. I am determined to get this weight off once and for all. Lost 50lbs when I began my thyroid medication and have slowly gained that plus another 10 back. I need support.

    I started Thyroid Complex from The Vitamin Shoppe & it's really helped me with not being so lethargic. My motivation has ramped up along with less brain fog. I noticed a difference within a day. I haven't weighed yet as I am a week back in logging here but with taking it I have notice I don't have cravings as before. :)
  • jbrown3065
    jbrown3065 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm really interested in losing weight while battling my thyroid disease. Long story short I currently weigh 199 and want to be 150 lbs. What is the product from the GNC?
  • tweetybirdfoxy
    tweetybirdfoxy Posts: 6 Member
    I am also trying to lose weight with thyroid disease. My goal is 60lbs. We can all do it ladies.
  • beckys725
    beckys725 Posts: 5 Member
    I went to a homeopathic doctor when I was originally diagnosed with a hypothyroid. He helped me adjust my diet as well as giving me supplements that helped increase my thyroid function. I used a product called Thyroid Pro, but I know there are other products that may work better depending on what type of body you have and whatnot. I had a friend with a similar thyroid issue and she was given a different supplement by the same doctor.

    While with the homeopathic doctor, he also brought it to my attention that I had low progesterone, which when I took the supplement for that, it also helped.

    If you are able to afford a homeopathic doctor, I highly recommend you visit one. It was well worth it.
  • lilligraz22
    lilligraz22 Posts: 183 Member
    Hi there. I was diagnosed with hashimotos 4 years ago. I had gained a lot of weight because of it. I'm in Italy so the name of my medication is different (eutirox ) . Took a long time to get the correct dosage but it looks like my TSH levels are good now and have started to lose weight (slowly ) . I'd be happy to share the journey with you. Feel free to add me.
  • mzfrizz15
    mzfrizz15 Posts: 135 Member
    edited July 2016
    Hi there! I have hypothyroidism and have lost 30+ pounds with a combination of diet and exercise.

    - Are you seeing a general doctor or a specialist? I've been seeing an endocrinologist and I've been much better for it. Sometimes, a GP just can't hack it to get you to feeling optimal.

    - What tests does your doctor order when monitoring your thyroid? You need more than just the TSH. I get TSH, free T3 and T4, TPO and several others. One single lab value is not enough to see how you're functioning.

    - What medication does your doctor have you taking? Some people are just fine on synthroid (t4) and its generics. Some people do better on natural meds like Armour (also t4). Still others need need a t3 medication added, such as cytomel. If not feeling well, consider asking him/her if a dosage adjustment would be appropriate, or switching to a different brand.

    -Are you taking your medicine correctly? As in, on an empty stomach, and waiting 30-60 minutes before eating? And also no supplements 4 hrs before or 4 hrs after taking your thyroid meds?
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