Hypothyroidism

I've got an under active thyroid... We can def be friends and exchange ideas! I'm not on any medication, I once was.... But my doctors say I'm "normal"... But I'm not.

I too am hypothyroid. Was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease 2 months after my third child. She is now almost 8. I have lost 62 pounds in the last year and have about 80 to go. My dose decreased from 175 mcg to 150 mcg with my weight loss. Hoping it will decrease even more. Stay active. I walked A LOT! I am now trying to gradually start running. Also, I used a low carb diet with lots of vegetables. Good luck. Friend me if you want for motivational support! Good luck to you!

Looking for anyone who also suffers from hypothyroidism and has found something that works to help lose weight? I was put on synthroid in July of 2006 and never really had any problems until my last pregnancy. Three months ago they increased my synthroid to 250mcg. The worse it gets the less motivation I have. I NEED change and encouragement. I am open for any and all suggestions! Right now I am trying low carb, low fat, low sugar. I just started about 3 days ago cutting these from my diet and I want to wait a week until checking the scales. Please add me as a friend so we can exchange ideas
-Heather

I had my thyroid removed several years ago and am on synthroid also. It sounds like maybe your med levels are not quite right still. Have you been back to the doctor and had a total physical and more bloodwork?
I started dieting in November of 2010 and as of November 2011, I reached my goal weight with a total of 84 pounds lost.
I'm going to add you as a friend.

I am new to having hypothyroidism .. but would be happy to have you as a friend .. feel free to add me

My story:
I had a tumor in my thyroid last spring, they removed the tumor and 1/2 my thyroid. I am currently taking 75mcg of synthroid and my level is now at 2.19. I had lost 25 pounds in 90 days prior to the surgey, I was able to maintain that for a while but between July and October I gained back 12 of the pounds I had lost. I maintained that and have finally started to lose weight since joining Curves the first of December and getting the meds regulated.

I don't do anything special with my diet (low fat, low carb, etc) ... I eat 3 meals and 2 to 3 snacks a day with a balanced diet that includes healthy fats and real sugar because I have a bad reaction to artificial sweetners. I have been doing Slim Fast for breakfast and sometimes for lunch because I work and it is just easier. My doctor is super supportive and has me drinking 1 gallon of ice water a day to help with my metabolism. As long as I exercise regularly I can make progress. I also Hula Hoop for 30 minutes daily.

I have hypothyroidism and have successfully lost almost 90 lbs using MFP. I started August 7, 2010 and reached maintenance in April of 2011. I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism since 2002. I went from 217 to 128 lbs and have been kicking butt ever since so it is possible!!! Don't give up!

PS- I also have Hashimoto's

I eat lower carb, higher protein now but strictly because I am weight training 5 to 6 days a week. When I was in weight loss mode, I ate a balanced diet and did not cut anything or eat a specific way other than following the food pyramid (i.e. lean protein, veggies, fruits, complex carbs, healthy fats). It worked for me like a charm but then again I was (and am) an avid exerciser.

I have it, couldn't lose weight for a few years no matter what I did. Then my Doctor checked my Vitamin D levels, and it was low.

I swear that three months later, while counting calories, but not working out...I have dropped 15 lbs.

Next time you see your doctor ask him/her to check your Vitamin D.

I have had hypothyroidism my whole life and was actually diagnosed when I was 18 (2004)
My medication there for awhile just kept goin up until they finally put me on levothyroxin 200mcg.

I have lost weight in the past and have found that no matter what you eat it dont seem to help much.
You need to make sure you put in plenty of time to exercise. I cant stress that enough.

I am now on a low calorie (1250 cals a day) diet and I exercise at least 1-2 hours a day depending on what I have time for.

I did the same thing and almost reached my goal in the past and then got pregnant and gained it all back... leaving me to start over again 3 years after my son was born (yes i was discouraged too)

Anybody can feel free to add me if they like.

I've had hypothyroidism since 1994. I'm on 150 mcg synthroid.

It sounds like you should talk to your dr again, or see an endocrinologist. That's a pretty high dose of synthroid!

I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2006 and subsequently had my whole thyroid removed. So obviously I am now "hypothyroid" and they watch my tsh levels closely. While hypothyroidism can impact weight loss to some degree, it doesn't mean that it isn't possible. I have lost sixty pounds since 2007, and how I did it was watching my calories and exercising daily. I do not do anything differently than anyone else, because of my hypothyroidism....so don't give up!

Hi;
I have had hashimoto's since I was eight. I have struggled with weight and am also looking for ideas of how to lose it. Add me as a friend if you want, we can come up with ideas together! Good Luck with everything.

I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2006 and subsequently had my whole thyroid removed. So obviously I am now "hypothyroid" and they watch my tsh levels closely. While hypothyroidism can impact weight loss to some degree, it doesn't mean that it isn't possible. I have lost sixty pounds since 2007, and how I did it was watching my calories and exercising daily. I do not do anything differently than anyone else, because of my hypothyroidism....so don't give up!

I was diagnosed with hypothryoidism 12 years ago....have struggled with my weight for 12 years! Discovered it just takes watching my calories and exercising daily! I have been on MFP for almost a year and have lost close to 50 lbs by just doing that...paying close attention to calories and exercise!!

I don't have a thyroid... I found this website the other day pretty interesting hope it may help someone! I currently take 125mcg thyroxine.
http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

This site has been my saving grace....I have been off Synthroid for almost a year now and feel so much better now that I am on Armour. This ladies journey is amazing, her recent radio interview was on Facebook, and that was very interesting....good luck to all of you.

Best wishes to you all.

I clicked on this post because, though I have not been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, I have had many blood test that come back always on the most low side of normal, and am curious about how other people have managed. Because I've always been within the "normal" ranges, I'm told this is normal for me. Having been in the health & wellness industry for a while, and doing my research, and being frustrated with weight problem & other health issues that the regular medical community could not help with, I went the Natural/homeopathic root, which has a different range of what is normal. Now I'm not saying go this root, do what's right for you (obviously I am not a Dr, just someone who likes to help if I can) but it was found that all my hormones were all out of whack due to my many many years of undiagnosed Celiac's disease. I've had to really watch what I eat and am an advocate for eating for optimal health & find more natural means for health issues, if I can help it. I am currently taking a naturaceutical remedy call Pascofemine by Pascoe Natural remedies, that came highly recommended to me, and so far, I'm feeling a good difference... I've been taking it for about a month now, and where my hair was thinning is now growing back again (though grey - yay). The puffiness in my fingers, face, is gone, and I have much better energy.... also no PMS (a good yay), and I am finally loosing weight (even better yay).

I'm really interested in what other are doing with respects to managing hormonal issues naturally.

I wish you well!

I'm also Hypothyroid and have been on Synthroid for 25 yrs. I must exercise 6 days/week for one hr or more and the weight still comes off every slowly. I've resigned myself to this and I am determined to get it off!

Good Luck to you and keep up your resolve!