Hashimotos/Hypothyroidism

I have hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. I think *some* of my weight gain over the past few years was from it going undiagnosed (however, I can't excuse my poor diet and lack of exercise!) It wasn't diagnosed until March of this year though, because I am a bad patient (I even work in healthcare!) and hadn't had a physical in 2.5 years. I had been dieting/exercising for almost 4 months prior to the diagnosis (started c25k in Nov 2010) and the scale barely budged, plus the exercise sucked every ounce of energy out of me, that's why I finally went to my physician.

After about 6-8 weeks on medication(brand name synthroid) I noticed my energy levels had significantly improved, and I was able to increase the intenstity and duration of my workouts. So in the last 6 months, I've lost almost 50 lbs through diet, and exercise, and better thyroid function. It's definitely possible.

Also... running my first half marathon in 9 weeks... something I could've never done with my previous energy level!

I am also on Armour and it is much better for me than other types of meds. I have also had good results with weight loss and diet by following ideas in The Thyroid Diet book. Lost 10 pounds in a couple months... Feeling better and better as I continue.

Good luck everybody!

I have hypothyroidism and went undiagnosed for a quite a while- I was 232 at my heaviest. I started meds (synthroid) about a year ago but it took a while for my enegy to come back. My profile pic is from May 2011 I was 202 and now I weigh 168. My doctor is very happy with my progress and I am feeling better every week! Feel free to add me as a friend...

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I have hypothyroidism, as does my sister, mom, brother and my son. My 15 year old son actually has Hashimoto's. That being said, everyone but my son has weight problems. I have lost 23 lbs using MFP (logging calories and exercising). You can do it!

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 10 years ago. However, I never consistantly stayed on my medication and would go off and on it - which did not help the thyroid. I am back on my medication and I am still going through the adjustment phase. However, I have lost 58 pounds....so don't lose hope! Stay on your meds and follow up with your doctor to keep the dosage where it needs to be. Best of luck!!

*Sigh* I too have hypothyriod! I think it happened somewhere between end of high school and college. In college I would work out 4-5 days a week, doing aerobics classes and circuit training. In preparation one year for spring break best friend lost 15 lbs in 2 months, I lost 3. I always felt so disappointed in myself, and I always had a feeling "something" had to be wrong with me.. But I didn't have insurance in college so I didn't find out about how severely damaged my thyroid was until I graduated into the real world and got a JOB. Its sad how many things go undiagnosed due to lack of health care resources. Anyways, So now I take Synthroid daily. If I try and track etc...I can loose the weight, I lost nearly 30lbs last spring...but on the down side I can gain it back VERY easily if Im not trying. Just have to be good and take my meds!

I also have both, was diagnosed about 2 1/2 years ago and am on 125 mcg of levothyroxin. We finally got my medication at the right dosage this summer and I've found that when I'm good and watch what I eat/workout, I don't have problems losing weight. I think a lot of it has to do with if your medication is at the right dosage because it'll affect your metabolism AND your energy levels. My doctor also told me that when I lose 10 pounds or more I'll need to do more bloodwork because the dosage might need to be adjusted. She likes to keep me fairly low in the TSH "normal" range also. Hope that helps!

Hello, I also have hasjimotos and hypo. I just found out this year and have been taking Synthroid daily for 6 months now. During the same period of time, I have lost nearly 40 lbs. You are on medication, right? I think that by replacing your thyroid hormone through medicine, you will overcome all of the challenges that hypothyroidism is causing you. At least that is how it worked for me?! Having the right amount of thyroid hormone (which your doctor should ensure for you) is supposed to make it much easier to lose weight versus having the deficiency that we all had before. By starting MFP and Synthroid at the same time, I will never know that if Synthroid alone makes it easier to lose weight or what... but I know for sure that MFP + Synthroid = weight loss success for me! (Oh and tons of hard work and sticking to the plan too!)