hypothyroid suffers

crazycarrol
crazycarrol Posts: 12
in Health and Weight Loss
any hypothyroid people out there? if you have lost weight what is your secret?
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  • cpldjski
    cpldjski Posts: 64 Member
    I have been Hypo for two and a half years. Right now my levels are all off kilter, but for me going the low-carb route worked. It took me about 13 months to loose the weight I have lost and I have been doing low-carb since July. I know many don't agree with it, but for me, it has worked.

    Good luck!

    Donna
  • jarp68
    jarp68 Posts: 15
    .....me too... I'm following low carb and its working for me :)
  • kimimila86
    kimimila86 Posts: 399 Member
    Join our group!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/770-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism

    My doctor just re-nailed it in my head that I need to fully convert to the low carb (atkins or south beach type) diet...
  • Tzippy7
    Tzippy7 Posts: 344 Member
    are you on medication ?
  • meeulk
    meeulk Posts: 246 Member
    I'm hypo... been on the same dosage for years even through pregnancy it didn't change! I've been losing an average of a lb a week. So, seems like things are working normally! I try to eat a lot of protein (not necessarily low carb).
  • weathergirl320
    weathergirl320 Posts: 331
    Me Me me! Low carb is the only thing that worked for me!!!!! I'm on 137 mcg of sybthroid. And I have lost 42 lbs.
  • kristy6ward
    kristy6ward Posts: 332 Member
    I didn't even begin to lose weight no matter how hard I worked out until I got my proper medication dosage worked out. Now it's nothing special, just working out regularly (3 times a week) and using MFP to track my calories. I've lost 20 lbs since february.
  • dshipticki
    dshipticki Posts: 4 Member
    Yes I am since 20 years, it seems I have plateaued after losing 22 lbs, now since 3 week I am stucjk no matter how much I train and cycle, the weight is the same, but I did loose inches
  • zellagrrl
    zellagrrl Posts: 439
    Hypo + PCOS = low carb. Now that my meds are stable (and I got a 2nd one added on), I'm able to lose weight.
  • montanadanni
    montanadanni Posts: 184 Member
    i am hypo (hashimoto's) and pcos

    i eat high protein and low carb, it really made the difference. if you do eat carbs eat only complex and gluten free.

    also VERY important.... get a good endocrinologist!! one that aims for the 'ideal' thyroid levels, not just within normal range. i am now at .5 TSH and it makes a huge difference.
  • mbajrami
    mbajrami Posts: 636 Member
    I was diagnosed May 2010. Since then I have lost whatever is on the ticker there. I plateaued for about a year after an initial loss, then gained back 25 and had the get my meds adjusted.

    Back on track using Body by Vi/Visalus. 21.2 lbs since March 5.
  • trout78
    trout78 Posts: 102
    Join our group!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/770-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism

    My doctor just re-nailed it in my head that I need to fully convert to the low carb (atkins or south beach type) diet...

    I am curious about the connection between low carb and hypothyroidism?!
  • ambitious01
    ambitious01 Posts: 209 Member
    Mine was removed but my meds leave me with the same symptoms. I don't lose weight so much. It is a struggle. I lost 3 whole pounds last month.
  • ambitious01
    ambitious01 Posts: 209 Member
    My thyroid was removed but my meds leave me with the same symptoms. I don't lose weight so much. It is a struggle. I lost 3 whole pounds last month.
  • VeLAbby
    VeLAbby Posts: 13 Member
    I am hypothyroid for about 10 years, it's always been a struggle for me to keep my weight I have always had to work extra had just to move things around. I found a book recently that was called the Thyroid Diet, it's not about a diet it's more of an eductational book of your thryoid, lately my weigt increased a lot, and its been very hard to keep it down. But from what I read in that book, people w/ Thyroid issue do better w/ low card diets. it's a very informational book. I started getting back on track in january and it only seems now things are starting to move very slow but they are moving...feel free to add me for motiviation.,,I totally relate to the frustrations of the hypothrhyod..good luck!!
  • Sweettart
    Sweettart Posts: 1,331 Member
    Bump for a friend
  • Ilovejacks
    Ilovejacks Posts: 153 Member
    I joined in March.I'm Hypo for like 12 years.i take 188 Synthroid.I've just been watching food & working out.So far 21 lbs. hope it continues.I started taking Green Coffee beans for energy and i have mad energy......
  • Lib_B
    Lib_B Posts: 446 Member
    bump
  • ginnylee74
    ginnylee74 Posts: 398 Member
    I am hypothyroid for about 10 years, it's always been a struggle for me to keep my weight I have always had to work extra had just to move things around. I found a book recently that was called the Thyroid Diet, it's not about a diet it's more of an eductational book of your thryoid, lately my weigt increased a lot, and its been very hard to keep it down. But from what I read in that book, people w/ Thyroid issue do better w/ low card diets. it's a very informational book. I started getting back on track in january and it only seems now things are starting to move very slow but they are moving...feel free to add me for motiviation.,,I totally relate to the frustrations of the hypothrhyod..good luck!!

    You might want to check into this Group
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/770-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism

    There is a lot of good information and knowledgeable people on there. :drinker:
  • DanielleLC
    DanielleLC Posts: 6
    I was diganosed a couple of years ago. Mine comes with high levels of stress and poor diet and exercise and goes with good diet and exercise (which controls my stress).
    Look at your blood type too, I am an O negitive with O's commonly known to have problems with thyroid levels. I follow the blood type diet for O's which is low in carbs high in protein. Although I can eat brown rice, spelt flour, ezekeil bread products (because they are grains which have been allowed to germinate which results in a higher protein product)

    If mine gets really bad I control mine through medication (thyroxine) this is when I eat refined food and stress out as I do with study and work etc.

    I try not take the medication and am learning to control my thyroid hormones naturally. The body does like all those chemical over a long period of time.
  • calalily77
    calalily77 Posts: 240 Member
    I also am hypothyroid, but since birth. I was actually born without a thyroid. I have never had a big problem with my weight unless something is wonky with my levels. Which usually is somewhat self inflicted if i am not being consistent in taking my medication. At this point I am on 100 mcg of synthroid and seem to be doing well on it. I have put on a couple lbs i need to lose so hopefully my thyroid problems are not going to stand in my way of losing it.
  • kympow
    kympow Posts: 145 Member
    Like other I am a low carbs type of girl. I had a thyroidectomy as I had thyroid cancer... So I have nada in there... Make sure your taking your synthroid an hour before you eat or drink..
  • VeLAbby
    VeLAbby Posts: 13 Member
    Thanks !! I will check it out..:flowerforyou:
  • Dream77
    Dream77 Posts: 1
    Hi. Thanks for all this. I've had hypothyroid for almost a year now after having radioiodine treatment, since then I've not been able to loose any weight and what I had previously lost went straight back on. After reading all your posts I'm going to give low carbs ago. Thanks all : ) X
  • crazycarrol
    crazycarrol Posts: 12
    So it seems that a low carb diet is the way to go. I was diagnosed about 10 years ago was on synthyroid never had any problems with anything until after I had my son 4 years ago. I weighed 134 before I had him ballooned up to 188 the day of delivery. I am now at 147 but struggling with almost every symptom of hypo. Tired, weight gain, losing hair, etc etc. My family doctor referred me to an endo about 2 years ago and he put me on Armour Thyroid for the past year. I work out atleast 4 to 5 days a week and just ran a half marathon. I'm just so tired of working my butt off and well my butt not getting any smaller :) I'm so tired of hearing my endo say well you have to work harder than the average person. I just finished the Thyroid diet book I wasn't too impressed with it actually. She gave a few good tips but nothing that I hadn't really heard or read about before. Of course in the book she did talk about low carb diet although I don't feel like I eat a lot of carbs anyway maybe I need to increase my protein. She talks alot about supplements......cinnamon....fish oil....etc etc. Anyone out there take any supplements such as cinnamon, probiotic etc that has helped them?

    I struggling alot with being bloated to the point to where somedays I look like I'm 6 months pregnant.

    Feel free to add me as a friend. I'm needing a lot of support right now when it comes to hypothyroidism.
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
    I've been on meds for at least 10 years. My main advice is patience. All I've done is stayed within my calorie count, for the most part, with only going way over on planned occasions like family gatherings. I've become really anal about portion size - if you don't have one, I recommend getting a food scale.

    I haven't followed any particular diet, but I can say that I'm not eating as many carbs as I used to, and I find that my sodium is naturally under the recommended amount. So, I'd say check those numbers regularly.

    Good luck!
  • dalmiechick45
    dalmiechick45 Posts: 164 Member
    Seems when I eat carbs I'm gaining again :( even went gluten free
  • Shelbert79
    Shelbert79 Posts: 510 Member
    I'm staying under or at my calorie goal for the day and work out 6 times a week. So far that's the only thing that has helped me lose anything. I do worry that if I have a cheat day or go on vacation and not work out for a few days that I'll be back where I started. I might have to look into the low carb diet, never really thought about it.
  • dalmiechick45
    dalmiechick45 Posts: 164 Member
    Join our group!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/770-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism

    My doctor just re-nailed it in my head that I need to fully convert to the low carb (atkins or south beach type) diet...

    I am curious about the connection between low carb and hypothyroidism?!

    If you find out lol please let me know ... I've never had a problem losing weight by cutting cals and exercising more... Now forget it I cannot keep any weight off
  • dalmiechick45
    dalmiechick45 Posts: 164 Member
    Join our group!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/770-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism

    My doctor just re-nailed it in my head that I need to fully convert to the low carb (atkins or south beach type) diet...


    Lucky you my doc says "Ohh it's good you're eating healthy" me" look you evil witch I've always eaten healthy, but I can't lose weight!"

    Lol so your endo said low carb wow !

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