Remember muscle weighs more. So you may be building muscle but you probably are loosing inches. I tried gluten free and it made me sick...g.i. problems. try healthy snacks when you are hungry. Like an orange, a few prunes, 4 almonds, or such. Good luck.

General idea is that many people with hypothyroidism are sensitive to gluten -- it might not make you break out in hives, but it could be causing internal inflammation. My doctor has me avoiding gluten and dairy -- these are both highly suspicious foods that can cause issues.

So, the cheapest way to tell is to avoid them for a month and see how you feel.

Hmmm, if you're taking Synthroid, the high fiber may be interfering with your meds - it did with me. You may be also retaining water even though you are drinking 8 glasses a day. 8 glasses a day is for the average person. If you are working out more, you need more water, otherwise, your body goes into survival mode.

I started a gluten-free diet this past Saturday. It's only been 4 days, but I'm actually enjoying it. I find that it is actually easier to eat healthier since I can't snack on anything bready or carb-loaded. I haven't gone out to eat or anything yet though, so I'm sure it will get tougher, plus you have to read everything to make sure there isn't the slightest bit of gluten trying to sneak by me.

I also have an appointment with a new GP tomorrow that I'm very excited about. She practices Western medicine as well as holistic methods, so I'm hoping I can get on a natural thyroid and get away from Levothyroxine! I had heard that it was difficult to find a good doctor who has experience with thyroid patients, but I didn't know how little some doctors seem to care. My sister and I both have Hashi's, and our doctor told her she couldn't lose weight because she's "getting older and that's just how her body works now." The only problem with that theory is...she's only 24!

I'm going to ask about adrenals and gluten sensitivity, as well as get my RT3 tested.

So, I deviated a little from the actual topic, but it seems like it really does all go hand in hand. I'm trying a lot of different things at the moment, but I do know that I feel so much better than I did a couple months ago. I'll be sure to keep you updated!

Remember muscle weighs more. So you may be building muscle but you probably are loosing inches.

I believe this is the answer.
I have the exactly same problem. My thypothyroidism is under control, I do an excellent diet with lot of fruits and a little bit increased protein, I have my carb intake at normal and low fat and sodium. I exercise a lot (more than an hour per day) and I run two 5k per week. Although... I lose in a steady pace 4 lbs per month, lastly I noticed an increase to my weight.
This was after I increased the weights in the gym. I measure my body fat and it seems less while my weight is more than last time.
That is why I believe that scale is not our friend. You need to watch out for your body fat. This one is what we should reduce.

My doctor also took me off gluten and dairy and tested me for all kinds of food allergies so I'd know which foods to eliminate (at least for the time being). I feel soooo much better. However, I didn't start losing weight until I eliminated all sugar (except from whole vegies, fruits, etc.). The weight is now slowly, but steadily coming off. I went through withdrawal (a few days), but now I have a LOT more energy and don't have the cravings I used to. I also avoid almost all processed foods (with hidden sugars, salt etc). Pretty clean, organic diet, and it's working wonders for my mood, too. I thought it'd be impossible to stick to this way of eating, but it's getting to be routine, and I'm actually enjoying it.

Hope this helps. I realize it may not be for everyone.

I forgot to mention -- I have Hashi's and am down to only 1/4 gr. of Armour/day.

Awesome!! You are figuring it out!