genuine thyroid sufferer seeks straight talking pals

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

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.

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.

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:

Exercise. It's hard to push yourself in the beginning but it gets easier.

Avoid soy at all costs!!!

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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!

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.

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 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: