Low thyroid

Yes. I had Grave's disease (hyperthyroidism), but I had thyroid ablation about 3 years ago. So, I've been living with a non-existent thyroid since then (and on levothyroxine as well. My dosage is 137 mcg though, and I have to take an extra half pill on Sundays).

Since 2010, I've lost about 49 pounds. So, it is definitely possible, but the weight doesn't come off as predictably as it does with other people. I've had a weird past month and a half, in fact. I have eaten well for the most part, and I'm not really plateauing, but my loss has been erratic. Like, I won't lose at all for two weeks, then drop 3 lbs on the third week even though I should be losing 1.5 a week.

it can be frustrating, but if you stick with it, the weight WILL come off.

My thyroid went very low after I came back from living in hot Australia for a year, constantly struggle to keep warm, always feeling the cold! But I'm on natural supplements to support thyroid function! I totally recommend staying away from prescription meds. It's a longer journey, but your body will thank you for it! I hope you are feeling better soon xxxxx

Oh yeah, I'm defo getting fitter, but it seems alot harder... here's to helping each other!

Me! I gaiend 30lb in 2 weeks because i had postpartum induced hypothyroid ....it was terrible.
Ive also suffered with low thyroid on and off my entire life (since i was 10!)
I was on 100mcg of levothyroxrine per day. now i am taking 88mcg


Ladies i will be adding all of you! lol we need one anothers support because having a low thyroid makes this journey 8 million x more difficult.

my husbands thyroid failed totally & he is on thyroxine but he has lost 40lbs. It is slow but it is possible

The only thing that has helped me are the meds and a low carb diet. Everyone is different and you will find what works for you. Hang in there! It is worth it.

Ditto!!

Yes, I am at 125mcg.

You CAN lose weight!! Trust me. I have lost 60lbs of baby fat in my last two pregnancies and was Hypo.

But, when you notice the scale move up and things just do not seem right, get rechecked. I had to do that 6 months ago, and I had to readjust my meds. I also asked my DR to keep my TSH levels closer to Hyper range and not the Hypo (.1 TSH)

Research coconut oil. I was told to eat this for my skin, but when I read about coconut oil, it says it helps thyroid function. I am only one month of doing coconut oil, so I am not sure if it has helped my thyroid...but I will be interested in seeing how it is tested this summer.

I have hypothyroidism! I did two rounds of P90X before I found out. I did lose inches and get tones both times, but I didn't have the scale move. My sister also has thyroid issues (it runs in the family) and had hers removed. Because of her I found out about mine. I'm on levo. too. I'm still losing weight, some days are better than others, but the inches are getting smaller and I'm getting toned. Do lose hope! You CAN do this!
Side note: hypo. needs more cardio! We tend to hold onto fat for dear life, so that was a HUGE help for me! Another was learning to eat frequent, small meals to keep my metabolism up.

I too am on the 25 mg meds. I think it has helped me a ton! I stuggled to lose weight for my wedding a year ago working out 2 hours a day and doing yoga and cutting calories. I was so confused because it was such a struggle, but I did lose the weight. When I got diagnosed in the summer I thought oh this is why it is so hard to keep the weight off and used it as an excuse, and gained 30 pounds, even tho I was on the meds. :blushing: Whoops! Now I'm back on track. I had to cut out carbs, log EVERYTHING I ate and work out. I have lost 11 pounds so far. I set my alarm an hour early to take my pill and then I go back to sleep. I find the medicine works better if you don't have ANYTHING with it for at least an hour.

Diagnosed hypothyroid in 2004. I wasn't overweight for my height but was certainly heavier than I had been in my life.
I am on 100mcg of levothyroxine. I still tend to feel tired all the time though, even though my bloods are apparently normal.
I don't find it hard to lose weight at all, however.

Yes my husband has had a complete thyroidectomy due to thryoid cancer, he has never been over weight but recently went off his thyroxine for twenty days for a neck scan. He gained probably 2 kg's, he's lost that again.

I have Hashimoto's.... been diagnosed since 2002. I lost 90 lbs in 8 months using MFP and have been maintaining for a year... I reset my ticker at the beginning of the year btw.

My dosage of Synthroid is much higher than yours since my thyroid produces nothing... so don't think for one second that it's an excuse to carry around excess weight as 99% of people think...

I know that sounds harsh but me and tons of others here are PROOF that it isn't a "death sentence" in terms of weight loss. Keep pushing!!!

Ive had hypthyroid since i was 4, its easy to put on weight it seems as though butttt you can lose weight too once you get your thyroid in balance, and maintain a healty lifestyle, you still have to work for it the meds arent a miracle drug but you can do it girl

I had my thyroid removed in June 2009 (I beat the Big C). I take 200 mcg of Eltroxyn daily. I was told by my family physician that it would be nearly impossible to lose weight, but I am determined to prove her wrong. I eat around 1200 cal/day and exercise three times a week at the local pool; I am already seeing a difference. I"ve lost 24 lbs in ten weeks! I absolutely MUST lose as much as possible before my total knee replacement later this year.

I was diagnosed about a year ago. It took nine months and 5 different dosages to finally find the one that got my thyroid levels where they should be. Since then, and with daily walking and modifying my diet, I have lost 20+ pounds and am getting ready to start a 12 week challenge with over 60 people across the country.

I don't use it as an excuse for why I am fat, but knowing its going to be harder to lose the weight makes me more determined so I don't fall into the trap of using my low thyroid as an excuse for why I can't lose. I can and will.

For others, make sure you get your levels tested, don't just assume the 25 or 50 dose tabs will do it. Again, I had to go five rounds before the dosage was correct.

Hi everyone!
I am so relieved to find this conversation because I was just diagnosed with hashimoto about 2 months ago. I am was first on.50 mcg of synthroid and my numbers were fine but I felt tired when I saw my dr n he then put me in .75 mcg synthroid n .25 twice a day on cytomel. As soon I took cytomel I had bad headaches and so then he told mr to alternate my synthroid .50 n .75 every day n take cytomel during lunch (once). I guess I feel OK headaches here n there .... but my biggest question is how much do I eat since my metabolism is slower then a " normal" thyroid so I don't gain weight. I am a exercise maniac lol I did realize a couple days ago I was hurting myself for ayear by not eating enough. For example MFP put me on eating 1420 Cal a day and I would burn 800 Cal and not eat those back. I wonder if that had anything to do with my thyroid numbers being low bcuz I slowed my own metabolism down ?!?!? So it makes me curious if I really do have hashimotos lol but if I really do can someone please guide me on how many calories I should consume during the day n if I should eat 6 small meals. Do I eat my calories back?!?! Should I follow MFP calorie intake?!?! So many questions run thru my head I really need guidance from ones who are knowledgeable n going thru this too for me to trust what I am doing is OK lol please help!

I have an under active thyroid and am being treated by a Naturopath, I am losing weight but it's very slow, it's frustrating because I see so many people on here that lose weight like it's nothing, but I struggle to lose even 0.5 a lb.