genuine thyroid sufferer seeks straight talking pals

mary_bennett
mary_bennett Posts: 1
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Hi all Mary here,would luv it ifanybody with tips on how to lose weight with under active thyroid or just anybody who wont mince there words if i dont make my goals or miss a day.would add me and support me on my goal to lose weight. over and out, mary.
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  • kcragg
    kcragg Posts: 239 Member
    Hi, Welcome to MFP.

    I have found this site with lots of information about diets for an under active thyroid. Basically, cut out processed food, eat natural, wholegrains, lean meat and fish and plenty of fruit and vegetables.

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/393615-healthy-diet-for-an-underactive-thyroid/

    You might consider opening your diary, if you are OK with that.

    Good luck:)
  • CarolynB38
    CarolynB38 Posts: 553 Member
    Hi

    I have an underactive thyroid too. Due to not doing well on levothyroxine (I was previously on liothyronine and doing very well!) I have regained almost all the weight I lost last year. I struggle with thyroid symptoms still, and know they would be gone if I could go back on liothyronine, but I am stubborn and I keep fighting regardless!

    I personally find that not cutting calories too much really helps (1lb a week is a good goal for me) and eating as naturally as possible. Make sure you are getting plenty of protein and enough fats and avoid too much sugar and refined carbs.

    You may want to look into taking supplements. If your iron count is low or low-normal you will almost certainly benefit from taking an iron supplement. Also vitamin B12, folic acid and vitamin D are very important. Iron, B12 and folic acid help your body to use the thyroxine effectively which will help with how you feel and your weight loss too.

    Exercising little and often can also help. Something short but intense like C25K to get into running, or Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred works well for me, as does walking twice a day for only 30 mins.

    If you would like to add me you are very welcome :happy:



    If you want more information about thyroid disease you could check out

    http://www.thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/index.html

    Thyroid UK also have an excellent community website where you post questions or blogs to get support or information

    http://thyroiduk.healthunlocked.com/


    Carolyn x
  • LottieLou13
    LottieLou13 Posts: 574 Member
    I was diagnosed 3 months ago with hyperthryoidism, currently waiting on blood test results to see if my carbimzole has made me hypo (my GP thinks so).

    Feel free to add me as a friend, I love having people on my friends list who can understand how its feels to have thyroid issues and the ups and downs of it.

    I'm currently trying to clean up my diet whilst also going vegan, I need to get my energy levels back! :smile:

    :flowerforyou:
  • BarbraP44
    BarbraP44 Posts: 35 Member
    Hi all Mary here,would luv it ifanybody with tips on how to lose weight with under active thyroid or just anybody who wont mince there words if i dont make my goals or miss a day.would add me and support me on my goal to lose weight. over and out, mary.

    I like that "mince their words." What is motivating if we don't scold somewhat? I make bad food choices and would not mind if a friend says.. no no no, lay the guilt on.

    I have had one side of thyroid removed (they saved the other side for later, you know repeat business lol) Feel free to add me.
  • LL108
    LL108 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm a thyroid cancer pt. and am on Levoxyl. They have to give me more than I need to keep the cancer away and I don't know if it's my age 43 or what but my Dr dropped dose I got all puffy mixed with a broken foot (months ago) and my metabolism seemed like it stopped...an my bloodwork was hypo, yea it's a nightmare...i don't know if anyone else has this prob. My meds are fine and not losing weight like I used to...hormones are a problem
  • Francesca3162
    Francesca3162 Posts: 520 Member
    I have had hypothyroid for most of my adult life. I have my goal set to one pound per week, the slower I go the better! Counting calories is the only way I can lose weight!! And I measure everything that goes into my mouth. I drink lots of water and little processed foods.
  • DarJackson
    DarJackson Posts: 3
    Hi Mary,

    I have struggled with an under active thyroid most of my life. I started taking levothyroxin about a year ago...and quickly gained back the 20 pounds I had lost. I am very frustrated at this point. :ohwell:

    My Doctor suggested this site to assist me with my weight loss goals.

    :smile:
  • fittocycle
    fittocycle Posts: 827 Member
    Hi Mary! I wasn't diagnosed with hypothyroid until my late 40's. For years, my tsh numbers kept creeping up. For me to lose weight, I have to exercise. Otherwise, I'm stuck! Also, the advice about cutting out processed food is spot on. It really does help to eliminate processed foods and simple carbs if you can. Eating lots of fruits and veggies works well too!

    I wish you the best of luck with your weight loss journey. Losing weight while being hypothyriod is tough but it can be done! Feel free to send me a friend request if you'd like!:flowerforyou:
  • TheOriginalGinging
    TheOriginalGinging Posts: 171
    Hi Mary and welcome. I don't have much to offer in advice as I'm just getting started myself--7 pounds off so far! I can offer support and encouragement! Feel free to add me!
  • lesle1
    lesle1 Posts: 354 Member
    Exercise. It's hard to push yourself in the beginning but it gets easier.
  • SingeSange
    SingeSange Posts: 98 Member
    Wow! I had no idea there were so many people out there experiencing the same weight loss challenges as me because of thyroid problems! My doctor makes me feel like a whiny baby when I say I'm having problems with weight loss and just tells me I'm overweight and need to get my weight down. Like, duh, do you think I can't tell that on my own? I went to a personal trainer for a year and gained weight because of muscle. Frustrated 2 trainers because I wasn't losing any weight on their programs. A foot injury has now made it very difficult for me to even walk and since that injury, in September, I've gained 10lbs. No help from the doctor at all, just scolding and telling me if I would lose weight my foot injury wouldn't bug me as much. I keep telling him my hypothyroid makes it hard for me because my metabolism is messed up. Shouldn't he know this? He's a doctor! Anyway, now I'm on here to keep track and prove to him that I'm eating well (yay food diary!) and the weight is not coming off. Good luck to all of us with this extra challenge in our way!
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  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Avoid soy at all costs!!!

    :sad: :grumble:
    I'm just coming to terms with cutting soy. I've been a vegetarian for 19 years, and soy was a staple for me- and because of my thyroid issues I've started limiting it in the past few months...but I'm very sad about it!

    I agree with all the advice that's been given here...we thyroid sufferers have to work out harder and be stricter with our diets for less impressive results than the average person. It sucks, but I guess as long as I know this is my path, I can deal with it. I'm always open to having more thyroid buddies to commiserate with....ahem, I mean support....Feel free to add me!
  • cycleholic
    cycleholic Posts: 98 Member
    Avoid soy at all costs!!!

    Why? I'm also vegetarian and wondering...
    Thanks!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Avoid soy at all costs!!!

    Why? I'm also vegetarian and wondering...
    Thanks!

    There's evidence that soy isoflavones can negatively effect thyroid function. It's particularly true if there's any chance you're not getting enough iodine (which obviously is exceptionally risky for dieters avoiding salt!). I don't think there's enough conclusive evidence to say to avoid soy completely, but there's enough that have convinced me it would be worth limiting soy. Supposedly in its natural form (edamame) or fermented forms (miso or tempeh) it's less likely to affect your thyroid, so I've pretty much eliminated tofu and use tempeh instead....but there's no way I'm going to completely swear off veggie burgers or veggie hot dogs without more convincing evidence- they're just too damn convenient! But there's also quorn brand products you can substitute, which use egg protein instead of soy.
  • CharisSunny
    CharisSunny Posts: 276 Member
    Hi all Mary here,would luv it ifanybody with tips on how to lose weight with under active thyroid or just anybody who wont mince there words if i dont make my goals or miss a day.would add me and support me on my goal to lose weight. over and out, mary.
    Low thyroid with tact issues over here :)
    Add if u wanna.
  • jess1992uga
    jess1992uga Posts: 603 Member
    I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and after 3 years my TSH and medication level are stable. Of course I have to take my meds at 3am so it can't interfere with anything I eat. I currently am trying to gain weight, but have successfully lost weight (just too low now) with the hypothroidism. Also, I eat veg burgers and cliff bars, both which have soy and have had no problems. So don't be too picky with that. I also don't count my sodium anymore bc my doc says its better for me to get a little more :)
  • taralh86
    taralh86 Posts: 2
    Hi.. I struggle with an underactive thyroid also but it's 'not bad enough' to be put on prescription meds. I've taken a herbal supplement which I didn't find helped at all. Just started on another called T-3 so fingers crossed that makes some difference. Happy to add you, or you add me...Good to have support from people with similar issues.. This time last year I was getting close to my goal weight then became a LITTLE less active over winter...Developed underactive thyroid around the same time and by August I had gained almost 15kgs. I have gotten a few kgs off here and there but it's so hard and just little treats can cause a weight gain. I need to watch every calorie just to maintain my current overweight weight.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and after 3 years my TSH and medication level are stable. Of course I have to take my meds at 3am so it can't interfere with anything I eat. I currently am trying to gain weight, but have successfully lost weight (just too low now) with the hypothroidism. Also, I eat veg burgers and cliff bars, both which have soy and have had no problems. So don't be too picky with that. I also don't count my sodium anymore bc my doc says its better for me to get a little more :)

    I also wake up in the night to take mine! I didn't know anyone else did that! :happy:
  • fittocycle
    fittocycle Posts: 827 Member
    I also wake up around 2:00 or 3:00 to take my thyroid meds!:flowerforyou:
  • kimmieyr1
    kimmieyr1 Posts: 189
    I have dealt with hypothyroidism almost my whole life. I was diagnosed at 11 years old and have struggled with weight since then. I eat everything - processed, soy and everything else. I know if I watch my calories and exercise I lose and can maintain a healthy weight. My problem is finding a way to stay on the right path. Add me if you would like.
  • cycleholic
    cycleholic Posts: 98 Member
    Avoid soy at all costs!!!

    Why? I'm also vegetarian and wondering...
    Thanks!

    There's evidence that soy isoflavones can negatively effect thyroid function. It's particularly true if there's any chance you're not getting enough iodine (which obviously is exceptionally risky for dieters avoiding salt!). I don't think there's enough conclusive evidence to say to avoid soy completely, but there's enough that have convinced me it would be worth limiting soy. Supposedly in its natural form (edamame) or fermented forms (miso or tempeh) it's less likely to affect your thyroid, so I've pretty much eliminated tofu and use tempeh instead....but there's no way I'm going to completely swear off veggie burgers or veggie hot dogs without more convincing evidence- they're just too damn convenient! But there's also quorn brand products you can substitute, which use egg protein instead of soy.

    Thanks! I've been doing ok using soy. I love quorn products as well! These products are delicious and convenient.

    I'm amazed that you all get up in the middle of the night to take your meds! I just take mine as soon as my feet hit the floor in the morning.:wink:
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I'm amazed that you all get up in the middle of the night to take your meds! I just take mine as soon as my feet hit the floor in the morning.:wink:

    I wouldn't say I "get up"- I wake up to an alarm on my cell phone and take it from my nightstand, and fall back asleep immediately. I have to keep it in one of those daily pill minder things because 99% of the time I can't remember if I did actually do it once I actually wake up.
  • PHS7
    PHS7 Posts: 213 Member
    I was diagnosed with Graves Disease a few years ago. After wasting a year trying to regulate my thyroid with meds I opted to go the radioactive route and kill off the sucker. So, meds for the rest of my life.

    Now, I've been trying to lose weight and get in better shape. Exercise & diet are the best ways. But when I say diet, I don't mean that "I'm on a diet". I am talking about what I eat, portions, and keeping around 1900 calories a day.

    There are a lot of people here to support you that are going through the same things. Don't get frustrated, don't lose focus, and don't beat yourself up. You're stronger than you think!
  • kstrunk1
    kstrunk1 Posts: 462 Member
    I found out 8 years ago, when I was 35, that I was severely hypothyroid. I am on Synthroid which helps some. Weight has been an issue for me my entire adult life but it has gotten really out of hand since I was diagnosed. I've discovered that anything processed doesn't work for me nor do breads, pastas, rice, etc. I get my carbs from fruits and veggies now and feel so much better - not bloated, etc.

    I have a TON more to lose but am on my way! :)
  • kaotik26
    kaotik26 Posts: 590 Member
    I have Hashimoto's. Started medication at 190 now I'm at 175 but kinda stuck!! You can add me!
  • FretheMJsmokingcannibal
    FretheMJsmokingcannibal Posts: 314
    Congenital here. I'm on synthroid. I try to not eat food after 6 or 7 pm.
  • adreal
    adreal Posts: 229 Member
    Oh Mary! This is a struggle I am facing everyday!! I have lost about 49 pounds so far with an underactive thyroid. I am going this week to get my levels checked because everything is out of rhythm right now. Weight loss can happen it just takes time. :) Feel free to add me :)
  • MarthaAnn8186
    MarthaAnn8186 Posts: 84 Member
    Hi I am hypo and have been diagnosed with Hoshimoto's thyrioditis. Plus I am 55 and everything has slowed down after the change. And this past winter I injured my lower back, and hip. I was told about this site and it has helped. I just watch calorie's and try to walk. Add me if you like.
  • rosemary48640
    rosemary48640 Posts: 5
    I also have an inactive thyroid and I have found out that exercising on my stationary bike is helping me lose weight. I ride it for 30 minutes 3 times a week. I also found out that if I cut out potatoes, that helps too. Add me to your friends list if you want to.

    Rosemary

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