Thanks again!
I sure hope so. I have lost 30 lbs. since September, with 10 lbs to go, I sure want it to keep going down... Although, I must admit my energy level seems to be too low to do the exercise that I have been doing. I have been exhausted through-out this weight-loss journey, but I am focused.

I've been on Thyroxine for an underactive thyroid (reason "unknown") for nearly 4 years now. I have still not lost the weight I gained before they put me on medication (about 4kg) despite being in the "normal" range...

I have also now been diagnosed with issues related to other hormones, including prolactin, where they are looking for a pituitary tumor. MRI done. But now on holidays so get my results 24 April.

I'm not a large person, but these extra kilos are very depressing all the same. But then again, my messed up hormones are making me all depressed, so I'll just be happy for a proper diagnosis and hopefully then can boost my weightloss.

Well, I'm thinking that haylz_me might be from Europe or Canada where medical assistance is sometimes delayed. Hormones are crazy things -- and can really make your body do crazy things. Thyroxine is just another synthetic T4 that frequently does absolutely nothing to relieve the depression, weight gain and other systems of hypo/hashi.

haylz_me -- I will be praying for you. I would recommend that you try to reduce your carbs if you haven't already - stick to vegetables and fruit and try to eliminate "white" carbs like sugar, bread, rice, pasta. Fat is actually ok -- as long as it's good fat like avocado, coconut oil, coconut milk, almonds, salmon (wild!) etc.

Hope you can get some help for your symptoms!! I've fired several doctors and finally ended up with a Naturopath (not covered by insurance) who has helped me tremendously - and I lost 15 pounds!

I'm new too. I was diagnosed about 2 years ago, after gaining somewhere in the vicinity of 40-50 lbs in less than a year (and had never had any true weight issues previously). I've only had my Synthroid dosage adjusted once. It seems to work pretty well for me, thankfully, as far as most symptoms go anyway. I found, after the endocrinologist also put me on metformin, thought I'm not diabetic, that the only way I can lose is working out. Quite a bit. I lost about 40 lbs between summer 2010 and spring 2011 and I believe it was 27 inches as well. BUT, in order to do that, I had to work out at least 4-5 times per week. Depending on what was going on, for a period of time, I mostly just did 3 segments of 10 minute trainer per day 4-5 times per week, or I had a women's fitness class at my church 2 nights a week, and I went to Zumba most of the time for an hour class 2-3 times per week. But when I saw the most dramatic improvement was when I was doing 30 minutes of 10 Minute Trainer per day 4-5 times per week. It wasn't easy and I didn't like doing it, but I did like the results. I also calorie counted for a while to get a better grasp for what I was putting in my body. (I didn't do it nearly as long as I've been doing it this time.) I got busy with traveling and school and a multitude of things last summer & got out of my routine.

I got myself started back on the right track in January and I haven't lost a lot of lbs yet, but, thankfully, I don't have as much to lose this time. I had gained about 15 lbs back, I'm on a mission to lose 25 this time, probably. I've been varying my workouts, but I walk HARD generally at least once a day, I do the new Zumba DVDs, throw some 10 Minute Trainer in periodically, and just started 330 Day Shred last week (I'm doing that M-F currently). So, for me, keeping the calories as close to where they should be and working out are the key. I don't lose just counting calories. I HAVE to work out. Even though my scale results aren't phenomenal (YET), I've lost 2 inches from my hips, 1.5 inches from my waist, and inch from each thigh, an inch from each forearm and half an inch from each bicep (actually that had gone down an inch & has now gone back up half an inch, I imagine due to my strength training ). If you're working out and watching your diet, be sure to take measurements, because the scale doesn't always tell the whole story. Best wishes to everyone.

@mariposa224 - my endo had me on Metformin also -- and I initially lost weight on it, but then it stopped. I suspect the Metformin is for insulin resistance. Also, I've noticed that many people that are hypo, lose weight easier on a low calorie diet without exercise... as soon as I start exercising heavily, my weight loss stops. I know there are others on this forum that have the same. I LOVE to exercise -- but best I can do is maintain.

Terri

So, for me, keeping the calories as close to where they should be and working out are the key. I don't lose just counting calories. I HAVE to work out.

That's why I said "for me." I know that different things work for different people, whether or not they have thyroid disease. For me, monitoring and maintaining caloric intake alone doesn't do it. Working out (in conjunction with monitoring my diet) does.

My a1c was at the top of the range that it could be at and still be considered "normal," so the endocrinologist termed me as 'pre-diabetic' and put me on the metformin to help kick start my weight loss. I do my best to keep things in my diet within reason and there are many days when I don't get my full amount of carbs in, other days I go over just a little. I don't eat tons of sugary treats, but I do allow myself small indulgences, as I'm working to keep this as a lifestyle change. I don't see me giving up sugar for the rest of my life, so I really don't have a desire to cut it completely from my diet. I need these changes to be sustainable changes, not something that I'm just waiting to break free from.

Well, I'm thinking that haylz_me might be from Europe or Canada where medical assistance is sometimes delayed. Hormones are crazy things -- and can really make your body do crazy things. Thyroxine is just another synthetic T4 that frequently does absolutely nothing to relieve the depression, weight gain and other systems of hypo/hashi.

haylz_me -- I will be praying for you. I would recommend that you try to reduce your carbs if you haven't already - stick to vegetables and fruit and try to eliminate "white" carbs like sugar, bread, rice, pasta. Fat is actually ok -- as long as it's good fat like avocado, coconut oil, coconut milk, almonds, salmon (wild!) etc.

Hope you can get some help for your symptoms!! I've fired several doctors and finally ended up with a Naturopath (not covered by insurance) who has helped me tremendously - and I lost 15 pounds!

I'm in Australia, but have gone on holidays so can't get my results until I'm back.

I'll keep you posted though... I know my body is just being annoying... but all the same

I just joined tonight--so glad I found this group.I had a heart attack 15 years ago at 40 years old and found out I had hypothyroidism around the same time.I take medication that slows my heart down,so that doesn't help my metabolism either.This my sound weird but I'm really mad at my body,feel like it let me down I guess.I went from 120 lbs.to 174 in about 6 mths.I was thin all my life.I am down to 155 but I'm hoping to get down to 135 for my sons wedding this August.Thank-you all for all the information you have put up! I'm not much of a blogger or into facebook but I'll be sure to check in to read whats up.Thanks again.

I started trying to drop some weight in preparation for pregnancy. I lost 2 in 2011 and even though docs never said anything about it, I know that dropping even a little can be helpful.

it was my fertility doc who finally found out that my TSH was high. on meds now for three weeks. have noticed a slight difference in increased energy levels, but my weight loss has stalled out at 16 or so pounds.

Just found out that I haven't been ovulating for the last year. I know weight has to do with hormones and thyroid has to do with weight, and hormones have to do with ovulating so I think this is my vicious circle.

I am scheduled to get a TSH and free T4 in a couple of weeks. I know there are other tests, but those are the only ones ordered. Should I ask again about why only the two tests? She (the doc) explained about how it would show if my thyroid was still working too hard to try to produce the hormone levels required for healthy me and healthy pregnancy.

I go in on Monday to see the doc and maybe it can't hurt to ask her order the entire panel?

How long until I feel a lot better?

Thanks for being kind to another newb. Gina

I started trying to drop some weight in preparation for pregnancy. I lost 2 in 2011 and even though docs never said anything about it, I know that dropping even a little can be helpful.

it was my fertility doc who finally found out that my TSH was high. on meds now for three weeks. have noticed a slight difference in increased energy levels, but my weight loss has stalled out at 16 or so pounds.

Just found out that I haven't been ovulating for the last year. I know weight has to do with hormones and thyroid has to do with weight, and hormones have to do with ovulating so I think this is my vicious circle.

I am scheduled to get a TSH and free T4 in a couple of weeks. I know there are other tests, but those are the only ones ordered. Should I ask again about why only the two tests? She (the doc) explained about how it would show if my thyroid was still working too hard to try to produce the hormone levels required for healthy me and healthy pregnancy.

I go in on Monday to see the doc and maybe it can't hurt to ask her order the entire panel?

How long until I feel a lot better?

Thanks for being kind to another newb. Gina

TSH and Free T4 don't tell the whole story -- ask you doctor to please test your T3 also. Here's the list of labs that they should test for in order to get a holistic view of what your thyroid is doing: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/recommended-labwork/

This site even has a letter to your doctor explaining why you want him to test for more than TSH and T4: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/dear-doctor/

It's your body, and your doctor works for you -- you don't have to be meek and mild with him/her -- tell him you want to know more about what's going on in your body. And if he won't find someone that will.

Awesome info. Thank you so so much!