Slimming with an underactive thyroid.

Hi there! Welcome - I'm new too, first week. I'll add you - I had a physical last year and was close to being ruled hypothyroid as well but they told me to come back and they'd check again. We'll see what happens after I go back. I'm hoping to lose at least 50lbs. Best of luck to you!

Hello.

I have an underactive thyroid and appreciate the problem of losing weight. If you have any secrets on how to shed pounds let me know please. I have put on nearly 5 stone since being diagnosed and even though I am on medication it is still difficult.

Hello!
I feel your pain! How are you doing now??
I have had U.T since birth and it is very hard to stay encouraged.

Please let me know if you have any food ideas?
K x

I have an under active thyroid as well with nodules. I don't take meds but I can tell you that healthy diet, junk foods in moderation and exercise is the best thing! I was told that my weight wouldn't come off by my doctor and med's wouldn't help either. I am down 44 lbs in 6 months. You CAN do it!

Make sure to follow up with your doctor to get the right dose, once you get the right dose your thyroid works normal. It took me two tries to get mine under control.

Once I did that, I was able to lose weight fine.

Hi. I am new here, and am desperate to lose weight after gaining 4 stones in the last year. I am taking medication for my thyroid, but as yet it still isn`t stable. My aim is to lose 70 pounds plus. Fingers crossed that this time I can get it off and keep it off. I would love to make some supportive friends, and hope I can return that support to you

Oooo, snap! My hypothyroidism is caused by my being on Lithium for bipolar disorder though.
I was already a stone overweight, then gained another four in under a year.
Since being on MFP (192 days) I have lost 19 lb. It's not a huge loss, but it IS staying off

I have just joined and I too have an under active thyroid, I am convinced my medication is not right so I am off to my GP hopefully this week. I also suffered a nervous breakdown in 2010/11 and have piled on the pounds even though I watch my calories and do Zumba at least once a week and started walking with my husband once a week, I have very little alcohol, I don't smoke, and have skimmed milk, I do have a sweet tooth, but as I say I watch my calories, but its still piling on, so any advice/guidance much appreciated.

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I have no thyroid and I just started this program I dont know how it will work with my thyroid.

Had 1/2 of my thyroid out a month ago and still finding the right dose of meds. Not easy. At least I'm not hungry all of the time and in pain. I seem to be able to loose a bit even with my thyroid levels low. How much is yet to be seen. Monthly to M.D. for medication tweaking and hopefully a bit of weight loss also. I found when I was on anti thyroid meds I would get sad and eat more.....such a complicated gland. Be patient.......keep up your mood and don't get sad and overeat. There are other things besides food to help.

Also suffering from hypothyroidism after having Graves Disease. I gained 50 pounds and now trying to get it off!!

Here is some info for those struggling to lose weight:

However, for most patients, taking synthetic hormones alone will not be sufficient for managing weight. Eating a diet that is high in protein and fiber and low in processed carbohydrates and sugars is also essential to weight loss. Since the body no longer has the ability to manufacture certain types of proteins, eating a diet that is rich in animal proteins like eggs and meats can help compensate for the deficiency. Also, being cautious of the amount of sugars ingested is also important due to the decreased capacity to turn the sugar into energy. Even with medication, the bodies of individuals without a thyroid will first attempt to turn ingested sugar into stored fat before it utilizes it as energy.

At least 60 minutes of cardio daily is necessary to help the medications process ingested carbohydrates as well as deal with the easily accumulated stored fat. Strength training is also essential, as muscle burns calories continuously day and night and helps prevent the accumulation of fat.

Foods to avoid on hypothyroid diet: walnuts, soy beans, broccoli, cabbage, sprouts, turnips, cassava,pine nuts, millet, mustard, tea, coffee, alcohol, peaches, strawberries, peanuts, tofu and processed carbohydrates

Foods recommended on hypothyroid diet: cinnamon, blueberries, avocado, flax seeds, cayenne, hemp seeds, grapefruit and dairy products

:happy: Hi,

May your thyroid is over active, rather than under active.

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I have an under-active thyroid. It was diagnosed 16 months ago, when my 2nd child was 8 months old. Got it from my pregnancy with her.

My meds are apparently fine, but I still can't shake the last 5kgs to get to my goal. Damn annoying! At the moment I'm finding I'm having neither lose nor gain, but I think that's due to my lack of exercise. But annoyingly, I can get within 3kgs of my goal and never closer. I know my contraception doesn't help. But I don't reckon for me, that's it's true that once the meds are right, you thyroid function and weight loss is just like normal. I struggle heaps to lose weight. My energy levels mostly suck and even when meds at the exact right dose, I still get moody and depressed.

Anyway. Feel free to add me.