Anyone have hashimoto's thyroid and have any weight loss tip

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djm64
djm64 Posts: 7
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Hi,

I fairly new to this site but I have lost 3 lbs and now nothing...I have hypothroid and take two medicines for it. I've gained 50 lbs in the 17 years I've had this and I'm so ready to get these extra pounds off. I have done some research on diet and I know we are supposed to limit carbs. But...I welcome anyone's help or input. I just want the scale to move in the other direction. I have added walking to my daily routine recently so I'm hoping that will help.

Thanks everyone for any help! :) Have a great day.

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  • audigal2008
    audigal2008 Posts: 1,129 Member
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    I had Hyperthyroid, had the RAI 9 yrs ago, havent been on any meds (docs said my levels were normal) I have just been re diagnosed with hypothyroid! Im on a 40 day trial now then more blood work. I also have an ultrasound this morning actually to test for PCOS ( I dont know much bout this but I have been told the symptoms are similar) Good luck!
  • samhradh
    samhradh Posts: 297 Member
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    All is not lost, maybe get a second opinion on your meds, i have under active thyroid, and take 150mg of eltroxin per day, it took almost 2 years to get the dose right
    I gave up on the GP's being able to treat me properly and went to an specialist ( can't spell the correct name), he advised reducing my dairy intake, and take supplements, Kelp & vitamin e,
    At the age of 41 I worked hard and lost 40lb in 6 months, I then got lazy and complacent and put it all back on again, so here i am at 43 on MFP taking things slower this time but have lost 15lb in 8 weeks.
    so hang in there it can be done
  • Carolle7212
    Carolle7212 Posts: 1 Member
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    Hi there

    i too have hashimoto's thyroid. I was diagnosed at 16 (I am now 38) and put on so much weight over the years that I ended up weighing close to 400 pounds. This was mainly due to a cycle of over eating and depression and two pregnancies. I ended up losing it through surgery which I would not recommend! I can honestly say that exercise and lots of it, especially cardio, and elimination of carbohydrates is the only way to go forward. I am sure you have done your own research and you will know that our metabolisim slows down so much that after we reach a certain weight it almost ceases to metabolise food. this is where I was when I had to have surgery. Please don't get there! If I had known what I know now I would have started exercising the minute it was diagnosed. Carbohydrates are like poison to our systems. our bodies literally do not know how to break them down and turn them to energy so it stores them as fat. I have found gluten free carbs are fine but limit your intake. Fruit up until three o' clock in the afternoon is good but after that the sugar does not get broken down quickly enough before we go to bed and turns to fat. Raw veggies are excellent, salads fantastic, seafoods are good but limit the shellfish as they are very high in carbs and calories. Spinach is awsome - very high in iron, as is all other dark green leafy veggies. Chew your food like a cow chews cud because the more you chew the more your digestive juices get going and the more your metabolism will actually work. Finally exercise...start with fast walking - it is important to break a sweat as then you know you are doing it properly. I hope I have helped. i suffered for years not knowing enough about it but I have finally taken back control. You control it don't let it control you. AND enjoy life - this is a wonderful excuse to really lead a healthy life, you will find you are happier and less stressed as well.
  • rabbit99_47203
    rabbit99_47203 Posts: 85
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    I have a thyroid and insulin resistance problem. I lose best when I can cut out as much carbs as possible and increase my protein. Lots of water and keep moving. It's hard to stick to a carb free diet because when you are done"dieting" than you go back to them and havent learned to balance them. My mother is allergic to glutin so I just got it in my mind that if she cant have it than I wont have it around her either and once I started that, cutting it out everywhere else just followed. I feel so much better without all of it. But if I do I just try to increase my protein and water so my body can process it.
  • haileemou
    haileemou Posts: 153
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    I have Hashimoto's too! Argh thought id not find many people with it! But here you are!!!

    Ive been so gutted i have this, and very very ill! But im on the up (For now) i take the equivalent of Cytomel for my low T3 and finally im losing a little weight.

    but i am doing the C25K and i eat simple foods, lower carbs than usual and just generally healthy foods!
  • SlwNStdy
    SlwNStdy Posts: 49
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    I do not have hasi but hypo and have been wondering the same thing...... feel free to fr and we can support eachother thru the struggle
  • haileemou
    haileemou Posts: 153
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    Hi there

    i too have hashimoto's thyroid. I was diagnosed at 16 (I am now 38) and put on so much weight over the years that I ended up weighing close to 400 pounds. This was mainly due to a cycle of over eating and depression and two pregnancies. I ended up losing it through surgery which I would not recommend! I can honestly say that exercise and lots of it, especially cardio, and elimination of carbohydrates is the only way to go forward. I am sure you have done your own research and you will know that our metabolisim slows down so much that after we reach a certain weight it almost ceases to metabolise food. this is where I was when I had to have surgery. Please don't get there! If I had known what I know now I would have started exercising the minute it was diagnosed. Carbohydrates are like poison to our systems. our bodies literally do not know how to break them down and turn them to energy so it stores them as fat. I have found gluten free carbs are fine but limit your intake. Fruit up until three o' clock in the afternoon is good but after that the sugar does not get broken down quickly enough before we go to bed and turns to fat. Raw veggies are excellent, salads fantastic, seafoods are good but limit the shellfish as they are very high in carbs and calories. Spinach is awsome - very high in iron, as is all other dark green leafy veggies. Chew your food like a cow chews cud because the more you chew the more your digestive juices get going and the more your metabolism will actually work. Finally exercise...start with fast walking - it is important to break a sweat as then you know you are doing it properly. I hope I have helped. i suffered for years not knowing enough about it but I have finally taken back control. You control it don't let it control you. AND enjoy life - this is a wonderful excuse to really lead a healthy life, you will find you are happier and less stressed as well.

    Couldnt have said better! This is how im fighting it :)
  • noneya2010
    noneya2010 Posts: 446 Member
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    I have hypo and take a compounded T3, slower release pill twice a day. I definatey see success with limiting carbs. Also, my dr. checked my vitamin D and B levels and I was extremely low on both so I take supplementation for that as well. I got on the bandwagon 2 weeks ago and started working out (walking 15 minutes and some arm/leg weight machines). First week my goal was to exercise 3 times a week. This week, my goal is to exercise 5 days a week - 20-30 minutes each. So far, I am down 6 pounds. Also drinking alot of water and have cut out the diet sodas.

    Food wise, I eat no more than 50 carbs a day and eat around 60 g of protein. Also, I am eating about 55% of my calories from good fat sources -- cheeses, avocados, nuts. I have a lot of energy and am feeling really good and hope my loss continues.

    It's challenging with thyroid issues, but it can be done. Give it time and stick with it.
  • djm64
    djm64 Posts: 7
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    This is great! If anyone with the Hypo or hasmito's wants to friend me I would love it. I could use some good low carb menu plans too. And I will share what I know with you as well. You all sound like you are doing great!:) Thanks for the awesome replies. It's great to hear everyone is on the same track to limit carbs..I was and still am a carb addict so not so easy for me. I would love to know by watching carbs are you eating more calories and fat? Any ideas on that would be great!! Thanks again I'm so ready to get this weight off!
  • deebauer145
    deebauer145 Posts: 47 Member
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    I have been taking medication for hashimotos for 19 years now. I also take Vitamin D and try to make sure I am eating at least 50% -70% of my foods organically. Besides trying to stay away from the bad carbs, I found that when I split my workouts up I have a much easier time losing weight. So example: Instead of working out 2 hours at night, I try to do an hour in the morning and the other hour at night. Also a few years ago I found myself getting exercise fatigue migraines after long workouts because as I was losing weight my medication also needed to be lowered. So usually when I lose between 5-10 lbs I can tell my body is starting to not work properly and I need to get my levels checked. Everytime I had them checked, I had to have my medication adjusted so please keep that in mind while you are losing weight.

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