Friendship & Intro Thread
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Good morning, I need to check in.
I am still at 7 lbs lost, hopefully I can hold onto that, I'll be very happy. If i gain 1 or 2 lbs i become so upset, it ruins my day!! I put so much into my calorie count. I seem to tetter between lbs. I lose then gain it's very frustrating. I have this mind set that if I eat within my allotted calories one day then I can sneak in a few extra the next day. I know I can't do that but ..... old habits are so hard to stop.0 -
I was wondering, can you gain weight if you don't eat enough calories?0
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No. Starvation mode is a myth.1
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I noticed that I don't lose weight if I don't eat enough. Any ideas why. This is only occasionally0
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I was really hoping for some chit chat, anybody out there?0
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Begging your pardon, I've been having stupidly busy days of late. I made an extremely brief visit yesterday.
Not eating enough can be dangerous. Starvation mode is under question to say the least. Other things can be going on, not loosing weight can have so many underlying issues going on. I've reached out to others through this thread. I'm more likely to see your questions in my MFP mail box than on here particularly if your comment does not some in in the 5 notifications my message board notification box permits. I made the mistake of leaving a comment on one thread which keeps attracting responses it feels like hourly, will try not to do something like that again.
You are not alone in all this, weight loss with hypo particularly Hashi can be hard, you are welcome to personal message me, or send a friend request which makes messaging easier. I have already noticed you, I do like to know something of people who ask to friend whom I have no recollections of.
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Hi kacahill, I agree with Bametels, this group is rather on the tired side yet its pages hold so very much good information.
Hashimoto's initially presents with periods of hyper and hypothyroid periods these are caused by increases and decreases in antibody levels. Its my opinion the international medical professions are all to keen to slot each and everyone of us into their predefined boxes and if we dare to have a body which fails to comply its us and not the system which is wrong. Levothyroxine does not suit everyone. I'm just someone else who has been through the mill before regaining my health.
If at all possible ask for an antibody test. This will tell you if you have Hashimoto' s which presents with fluctuating thyroid numbers as a result of antibodies. Graves is hyper which is also antibody driven. I've no experience of this. Also expect to have your tsh, t4, total t3 - reverse t3, taking the reverse from the total gives you the active portion for your body to use, there are also vitamin and mineral levels which could be tested and could be most helpful in regaining your health. You may find changing your doctor really helpful. There are a couple of sites which come to mind, Stop the Thyroid Madness, STTM, along with information relating to the cause of symptoms it also has a list of doctors who have helped people with thyroid issues in the past. There is also Hypothyroid mom, I think she too has a list of helpful doctors, some international ones. Most countries have thyroid support sites which have similar information on them, its well worth giving them a look.
I wish our information which give the date we first registered also gave the country we come from. I'm in the UK. I have needed to go outside of our health service in order to get my health back but its not without costs, from being untreated for so very long and now using a BANT Registered Nutritionist, UK only. They follow a more functional approach using the same blood tests as the medical profession have access to but defining why the body does what it is doing. The endocrine system is like a series of interlocking cogs and things, you could almost say it functions like a solar system - as long as each gland is working properly there are no issues, something then intervenes and things start to go wrong.
One site, I can't remember which gives a list of 300 possible symptoms related to thyroid issues. There is a relationship between the thyroid and insulin issues - its all in how the glands are working together. I'm sceptical that each and every endocrinologist really understands their subject. One I had the misfortune to meet considered he knew more than a Professor in Immunology, specialising in autoimmunity, at the Regional Centre! At this point I was dinghied the opportunity to go back to Region, so had to save my life, go private. I was fortunate to have had the Professors input laying all my health issues as being cumulative from Hashimoto's. Discovering what was driving my antibodies and eliminating them from my diet helped, being able to access alternative preparations has given me my life back.
I wish you the very best of fortune, that you can get on top of this with the best treatment out there because there is a world of difference between being hypo because your diet is deficient in vitamins and minerals and having an autoimmune condition. It is possible to have more than one autoimmune condition co existing, if you can find the drivers of the antibodies and rectify that, its more complicated and has individual representations, it can be done with the right help.
I’ve been hypothyroid since 2011 following my third pregnancy or so they thought at the time. I’m recently diagnosed with Hashimotos since September 2018 when tested by my endocrinologist for the anti bodies, what I’m wondering is how will I know if I found what triggers my immune response? Lowered antibodies? I was told to go gluten free by my endo in Jan and she did say it was lowering and to continue gluten free. She also tested my sugars, cortisol and adrenals. She recommended I eat less carbs and intermittent fast. Which is the most dietary infor I’ve ever gotten from a medical professional. I understand I have an auto immune condition and I don’t want to get another. I’ve recently cut out all sugars and grains completely and I feel good but I’m not due for another lab test until Jan. I’m wondering what are some ways I can tell I’ve removed the auto immune trigger??? Maybe I’m not thinking of this correctly... any input would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Hey guys! My name is Savannah I am 27 years old. I was diagnosed at 12 with hypothyroidism but later on found my hospital release papers from birth stating I was born with the disease. So i've been battling with my body from a young age. Despite my young age I do have quite some experience with this disease and i'm looking forward to connecting with people who can understand how it is. My own parents brushed off my disease not thinking about how it could actually affect a lot in my life and I have often been told how insignificant hypothyroidism is by strangers, doctors, nurses...whoever. I can understand how frustrating it is to go through this and have people brush you off, I am here to tell you that it does get better but it takes so much work, more work than someone who doesn't suffer from hypo. So I am here to motivate you and tell you that we can achieve healthier and better functioning body that works for us instead of against us!
I am currently limiting sugar, cutting gluten(suspected gluten intolerance), also limiting dairy(also suspected dairy intolerance).
I take 100mcg of Levothyroxine Generic but, I prefer Synthroid(something about this brand works well with my body. (anyone else feel this way?)
So anyway if you have questions or need an accountability partner let me know !:)
hope to hear from yall!
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Hello! i had my thyroid removed 3 years ago and immediately gained 40 pounds. I am post menopausal and I am totally fed up with all the belly fat. I was extremely thin all my life and this is a new reality for me. I am on two meds; synthroid and cytomel. I just started using the app and I'm hoping that walking, light weight lifting and a gluten reduced diet can help. This is a whole new world. If anyone has information or guidance or experience all is so welcomed.1
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Hi,
I have been a long time myfitnesspal user but have never joined any of the groups. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's about 18 months ago. I am struggling with a pesky 10 pounds around my belly. I did initially lose that weight when on a strict elimination diet, but it has crept back on. I feel it is from stress (cortisol). I walk a fine line between to little exercise and too much. I also struggle with sugar addiction. I know all of these components effect my immune system and my thyroid. I am currently working on improving my gut health. I am just looking for accountability and some motivation!
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Hi,
I have been a long time myfitnesspal user but have never joined any of the groups. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's about 18 months ago. I am struggling with a pesky 10 pounds around my belly. I did initially lose that weight when on a strict elimination diet, but it has crept back on. I feel it is from stress (cortisol). I walk a fine line between to little exercise and too much. I also struggle with sugar addiction. I know all of these components effect my immune system and my thyroid. I am currently working on improving my gut health. I am just looking for accountability and some motivation!
--Melissa
Hi Melissa, I’ve had hashi’s for about 8 years now. I struggle with belly fat too. I’ve always assumed it was due to cortisol too.. I do best when I get cardio in daily. It really helps to lower my stress levels. During times of high stress (I’m a grad school student), I take a b complex vitamin. Something that’s been a game changer for me is smart water. My mom has a different autoimmune disorder and her dr recommended that she drink smart water for extra hydration/electrolytes. Since I’ve added 1 bottle a day, my immune system has been working so much better! Sounds crazy, but its been life changing for me! I don’t know how active this group is, but feel free to add me if you’d like.1 -
Hi everyone. I'm restarting although trying not to focus too much on calories. I'm using MFP more as an awareness tool and hoping to make putting my food diary together a 'habit'.
I'm 50 and 5' 3". I'd like to loose 10 kg but I'm more interested in having a healthier diet and increase my calcium intake and generally have better heart health. I'm an English woman living in Switzerland and I LOVE to go out eating and drinking and I cook a lot at home - mostly from scratch, since I don't work and I have time. I love travelling and have lived in 5 countries.
I have Hashimotos thyroid disease, I have allergic asthma - so exercising outside in the country can be difficult during high pollen times, I have Oral Allergy Syndrome and so I can not eat many raw fruits and some veg, and I had a full hysterectomy a year ago so I have hormones against me too...
My diary is open and I'd love friends with open diaries to get food inspiration from and I'm happy to hear tips and advice from people.3 -
Hello, I am new to MFP as of today. I have struggled with weight for about 15 years, I'm 48 now. I have hashimotos & also barely any adrenal function left. It leaves me low on energy...and that makes it hard for me to get motivated to move my body more. I'm using MFP to see if I can get a better handle on the amount of calories I eat and try to get some of this weight off for good. I'm also newly vegetarian (June 2020), so that's a challenge too. I was skinny most of my life and never had to watch what I eat, even though I was always on the slow/tired/sluggish side. I'm looking to lose about 60 pounds-- yikes. Hoping to make some new friends here & stay motivated.1
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Hello,
My name is Danielle, I live in Texas, and I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 4 years ago. It has taken most of that time to get my medicine dose right and for my body to start to normalize. I graduated college this August and no longer have the added stress of school, and feel like this is the right time to start my goal of trying to lose about 30ish pounds. I take Levzothyroxine and can tell when I forget, which doesn’t happen often. I get up around 1:45 a.m. for work and take my meds 1st thing. By the time I leave for work about an hour later I can have my coffee. I will be 44 this year and want to see both of my daughters graduate college, so I hope being able to drop the 30ish pounds will put me in a position for that to happen.
This is the first group I have joined, so it’s nice to be able to connect with people who understand the struggle.0 -
Hello! This is my second round with MyFitnessPal. I first joined YEARS ago. My coach told me to get my thyroid checked during my last bodybuilding prep in 2019. I was diagnosed with low thyroid function in February 2020. I began Levothyroxine 25mg and my levels have been good ever since (even though I don't take my medicine 'exactly' like I'm supposed to). I don't do bodybuilding competitions anymore, however I still compete in powerlifting. I'm not sure what thyroid symptoms I experience, other than the ones that affect my mood. I'm happy to find you guys and I hope to hear great things from you.1
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Hello Everyone. I was diagnosed with Graves and lost a lot of weight very quickly. It scared me, but then for a while I just ate whatever I wanted. I'm now on meds and I want to eat a healthy, thyroid friendly diet, and maybe not gain the weight back. I've done MFP before and I need the accountability. Thanks!1
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Hello everyone!
Long time MFPer, but have drifted away recently. I'm diagnosed hypo since just July after a Long Covid clinic blood test showed me that the Covid I got in February killed my thyroid. It had wobbled slightly when I grew a massive fibroid a couple of years ago, but only slightly. This time, off the scale bad, meds for life, you know the score.
Just had dose doubled (2nd test was delayed due to vial shortage) to 50mcg. Probably not enough either. Weight shot up, brain fog and memory bad, skin bad and crocodile-like, and I have developed a tick. I'm 48.
Resigned to the fact I am just going to have to eat less and move more until my body catches up and starts regulating properly again. Early days though, innit?0 -
Wishusdonnna. You have my deepest sympathy for the long covid and the subsequent "death" of your thyroid, especially if you are in the UK. I looked at your page and it shows EN. I'm down on the south coast.
I fear you will only get levothyroxine on the NHS, that was my experience. For a comatose thyroid let alone one which is not functioning 50 mcg seems very little. The only test willingly done in England is for the thyroid stimulating hormone, (tsh). Ideally one needs a raft of things tested, I can't remember them all. (NICE controls what can be done within the NHS). T3 is essential, this is the active thyroid hormone. It does come in two types, the one which works and the reverse kind. From what I remember reverse is caused by certain mineral deficiencies principally selenium. When t3 is tested and expressed as total t3 it does not discriminate between the active form and the reverse kind. The brain and each and every cell in our bodies need the active t3. The NHS automatically assumes everyone can convert t4 to t3, levo is the synthetic form of iodine, natural iodine is in eggs, milk, salmon, kelp, green veg and more, having the right genetics helps but having a good digestive system is involved to. Its should be good to be tested for autoimmunity, I doubt you have been tested for this either, Autoimmune conditions happen when the gut is strained not working properly so less well digested food particles can cross the digestive barrier and then the body recognises this or these particles and tried to eliminate them as well as some of the body's cells sometimes the thyroid but in Multiple Scleroses (MS) its the nerve covering, the numbers of autoimmune conditions are increasing.
May I suggest you look for the website, Stop the thyroid madness, (STTM) this will give you plenty of information about thyroid issues. there is also a site Hypothyroid mom. There are some American doctors who take a functional approach Chris Kresser, Josh Axe and David Jockers the information they provide is the same, expressed is different way. Chris started training as a doctor in order to improve his health, he is no longer a vegetarian for scientific reasons. David, is keto orientated, his diagrams are good though some might be off put by his religious tone. They all provide e-mail information. All take a functional approach, this happens when............... so we do this, often its eat these foods but can be the use supplements.
I knew I needed more for my health issues, included chemical sensitivity and digestive issues. The doctor who was supposed to be assisting me refused to accept the liquid levo I was taking was causing me digestive pain issues within the 30 minutes of taking it! wanted to send me to the hospital for tests. I'd previously found levo pills made me more sleepy and ill feeling so I stopped taking it, I used kelp pills, milk and eggs to get iodine. I returned to the medics was able to to to immunology, who wanted to work with me till my doctor intervened and said NO, it was a professor in Immunology who told me my condition was at the then edge of science, yes the local endo knew better, NOT. That was before the pain caused by the liquid levo. I had no alternative than to go private. I turned to a BANT registered nutritionist, UK only. I'm fortunate I don't need to travel to see a local one. There are quite a few across the UK. Please look into the registration there are things which will get you as well as humanly possible. They did it for me.
I realise your circumstances are far more complicated than mine. Please read all you can please follow your gut instinct and do what is right for you. Willing you much better health and the best of wish too.0 -
hello everyone,
i have an underactive thyroid. i am looking for ways to lose the extra weight i gained over the past two years. i am a mom to a smart and beautiful 16 year old daughter. i have two budgie birds and they are doing just fine. have a great day, everyone0 -
Annie, hope you don't mind my using your name. I've been befuddled by the changes........ I sympathise with your being hypothyroid, I was for years without finding what worked for me, knowing life should be better.
I wonder if you have read some of the links at the front of this group. They contain much thyroid related points of interest.
I hope you have a supportive doctor, one who will test you for thyroid antibodies these are what make the difference between being simple hypo and having an autoimmune condition, Hashimoto's or Graves it seems both can run low but Graves tends to run higher. So much more is known about autoimmunity these days and how to reduce if not reverse its impact so please do not be fearful, better to know your adversary than spend time guessing.
Many doctors will try to assess your situation by doing tsh, thyroid stimulating hormone, all this tells one is if the system is trying to make thyroid hormones or having difficulty. Knowing your t4 is helpful in that it tells you what you have in the way of iodine/levothyroxine available to convert into t3. Testing total t3 only tells you how much you are making but some of us have difficulty converting and make an amount of reverse t3, it does not work, like wiring a three pin plug the wrong way...... For many various minerals and vitamins are enough but others need more because no two persons experience of being hypo is exactly, they may have similarities but we are all individuals.
If you read the Website, Stop The Thyroid Madness they will give you a far better explanation than I. They also have a list of doctors who are helpful to those who have thyroid issues. If you are in the US you might fine one close to you. I've found the functional approach really helpful, the body does this or that because.. then address the underlying cause.. .Another site lists 300 symptoms of thyroid issues so weight gain can be just one of many though it is a common one.
Having got my life back, I'm busier than I was, I know how good it feels to be living and want it for everyone. If you would like to, please message me personally, tell me something of yourself and I'll see what more I can share. We borrow two under 5's they take up a fair bit of time, but its wonderful to be able to. I'm saying getting a reply might not be instant.
Wishing you all the very best.
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