trying to lose with Hypothyroidisim

What do your current eating patterns look like? I cant see your diary so it would help to see how your fueling your body during any given day. Also, any physical activity? workoutS?

Hypo means your thyroid naturally underperforms. An underperforming thyroid means you will gain weight more easily. TAKE YOUR MEDICINE. Your medicine is there to replace the hormones your thyroid is not putting into your body and will make it easier for you to lose weight like a healthy person would.

TAKE YOUR MEDICINE.

I am hypothyroid. I take my medicine. I lose more or less normally.

ETA: My sister is also hypothyroid. She didn't take her medicine. She ended up in the ER thinking she was having a heart attack because her illness causes her to experience more anxiety, which caused a panic attack. Take your medicine!

Hypo means your thyroid naturally underperforms. An underperforming thyroid means you will gain weight more easily. TAKE YOUR MEDICINE. Your medicine is there to replace the hormones your thyroid is not putting into your body and will make it easier for you to lose weight like a healthy person would.

TAKE YOUR MEDICINE.

I am hypothyroid. I take my medicine. I lose more or less normally.

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TAKE YOUR MEDS! I understand the thought of being on medications everyday for who knows how long, maybe the rest of your life, is hard to comprehend but, it will help you lose weight! I have started having slight issues and my thyroid is enlarged but my numbers are ok so, I cant go on medication. SO, I keep it low carb/sugar (high triclycerides too), take a multi-vitamin and keep myself moving.

BUT, YES, take your meds! Having HYPOthyroidism means you will put on weight withOUT your meds.

GOOD LUCK!!!

I have had hypothyroidism for about 15 years now and have successfully lost weight with it.

First of all, you NEED TO BE TAKING YOUR MEDICINE or you will NOT lose weight.

Take it consistently, in the morning, on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before you put anything in your stomach (your medicine will absorb properly.).

Get your blood tested regularly. My dr has me testing every 3 months. It does vary and my weightloss has stalled when my TSH levels were off.

It can be a struggle, but it can be done! Don't give up!

There is a hypothyroidism group here on MFP....join us...there's a lot of good information and many people who understand and know what you are going through.

Good luck!

THIS. Definitely take your medicine. You need your levels back in a normal range to lose weight. I've been hypo for a few years and getting on meds has gone a long way towards my weight loss and overall improved health.

take your meds! i went off for a week and gained 3lbs! that's a big key for me!
otherwise, I don't worry about it. as long as I take my meds, I'm fine and it doesn't have any affect on my life. and I've lost almost 10lbs in 10 weeks so far, so it hasn't hindered my weight loss journey.

check out my profile if you want to see how i've been losing weight.

I've had hypothyroidism for 7 years now...and I lost 35 lbs in 2008....gained it bk. but I have lost 41 since Jan.1 2012. Take your meds...or it will be nearly impopssible to lose the weight. So I don't see why anyone with thyroid issues can't lose weight...as long as their levels are being watched and they are taking their meds.

What is the deal with soy and hypothyroidism? Ive recently been diagnosed and was not aware of this. I sometimes drink soy milk and am wondering what effect this has.

I didn't know there was a connection; my aunt is hypothyroid so I figued it was genetic. I did drink soy milk exclusively until I was in preschool due to a dairy allergy. But since then I've always drank regular milk (except for the rare soy latte), or hemp/almond milk. I DO know that soy messes with hormones, esp estrogen. I had no idea that among the hormones it affected was TSH or T4 though? Is that true?

i too am hypo, and am loosing weight slowly! you must take your meds like mentioned above and log everything, don't eat soy and it will come off...

What is the deal with soy and hypothyroidism? Ive recently been diagnosed and was not aware of this. I sometimes drink soy milk and am wondering what effect this has.

And yes, take your meds!!!!

Soy can inhibit the absorption of your medicine and lower your thyroid function.

OP: It's already been said, but needs to be said again - take your meds. You don't want to mess around with this. Your thyroid hormones regulate more than just weight - your levels being out of whack can also affect your heart, among other things (no time to look up the list of all the body systems that are affected). Besides, by taking the pills, you will lose more weight than by not taking them.

I had to switch from Synthroid to Armour (it just works better for me), and even then it took months before I started feel like a normal person and lose weight. I have noticed that unless my TSH is around 1, my symptoms creep back in and the weight loss stops. But like I said above, that is me and my body. Everyone is a little different.

Oh, and you really need to be taking your meds. Not taking your meds is a not a good thing at all. If the med you were on isn't working, find a different one. But remember, there is a lot involved to include patience before you will find the right dosage and the right med for you. I went out and found a dr that is hypothroid herself, so she was aware of all the lately information. The first dr I saw wasn't proactive and didn't want to do anything once my numbers were "normal" even though all the symptoms were still there.

Hate to sound like a broken record but if you don't take your meds you will not lose weight, I was diagnosed two years ago and take my meds every morning on an empty stomach like all the MFP's that have chimed in on this thread and guess what? I lost 15 pounds so please take your meds, is so important. What ever made you think you would gain weight from the meds? They help you lose weight if in fact you are hypo. Take care

I have hypothyroidism and am on quite a high dose of thyroxine, I had gained 2.5 stone (35lbs) before being diagnosed (also due to a pregnancy). Before my thyroid stopped working properly, I found losing weight easy by following a low fat diet and controlling calories. I have had weeks since diagnosis where I have eaten 1200 calories a day and put ON weight, I don't think people really understand the impact this condition can have, it was quite upsetting that friends could easily lose a few pounds a week eating more than I was eating yet I was still gaining weight. My confidence has taken a nose dive.

It's crucial to take the meds and have regular blood tests, for some people it isn't as simple as 'take the meds, get better', sometimes your levels continue to fluctuate and your dosage needs to be altered. Losing weight when the condition is totally under control shouldn't be more difficult, but it's getting the condition under control that has proven problematic for me.

Soy can hinder absorption of thyroid medicine. Try to avoid it in the mornings after taking your medicine, and in moderation, soy is OK.