Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

I have the same thing and have been on that medication for almost 5 years. I noticed a difference in my energy & sleep cylces. I didn't really notice a difference with my metabolism till I started my diet 2 years ago. There was like a month period I ran out and I did notice my energy dropped. I think it helps if your eating right and exercising but I don't know that it has a huge impact, But everyone is different

I'm on the same medication...for about 8 mos. and I haven't seen any difference.....I just know that I can't lose weight....Herbalife, WW, etc..........nothing helps.

I have Hyothyroidism (hoshimotos of thyroid as well) and have been on medication for probably about 14 years now. In the beginning it fluctuated around a bit til the medication was regulated. I have always had difficulties losing weight to start with and then keeping it off. I was at the doctor about 6 months ago as weight had crept and crept on and was explaining how I felt extremely sluggish and overweight and depressed that I was trying to exercise and eat right and nothing was happening. My medication was nearly doubled and due to that I was pretty much told it was be extremely difficult to lose anything at all. I decided I was not going to take that for an answer as I was practically splitting the seams of my pants at 200.6 pounds and I decided to give it "all or nothing". I started with joining a gym. I have given up all white flour/bad carbs/junk of any kind/pre-packaged foods and condiments (hidden calories) of all sorts. Have been eating good protein and lots of vegetables and fruit. I have started a journal and logged everything going into my mouth until hearing of this site. I have worked out 30 minutes cardio & 30 minutes strength training 5 days a week with extra cardio i.e. walking/floor exercises on the other two days. I have beaten the odds and lost 23 pounds in 8 weeks and feel awesome. I am slowing going to continue this advice to myself and learned that it is not a diet but a lifestyle I will need to keep at especially for the benefit of my health. I hope this is encouraging. Oh and lots and lots of water.

i too have hypothroidism and have been on the same medication for 24 years. I'm 57 and have slowly puy on 15 pounds and more inches than I want. I joined this becausemy daughter in law has lost a lot just by doing this. My emotions seems lacking I'm basically flat lining. Thnaks to all of you they're all very helpful.

I have Hashimoto's/Hypo! I was diagnosed 4 months ago. I didn't start my journey here until recently. I have lost 17lbs in 50 days. I completely changed my diet, started eating cleaner, I exercise a lot. I am also researching about foods, that are not good for hypothyroidism. You should do your research to establish a diet that works for you. Learning about hypo and what it could mean to my health really changed my life. When I started the med levothyroxine, it was like a cloud lifted off me, and I could see myself again. I do have more energy, and feel so much happier.
My mornings start out by taking my med with a tall glass of water, and waiting the 1 hour before eating. I then have a good fiber filled breakfast. I basically eat every few hours.

I've recently been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, and have been put on Levothroxin for it. Does anyone else share this problem? I've also heard that this medication will also boost your metabolism and help you lose faster, is this accurate?

Thanks for sharing!

am on 200mg levothyroxine (down from 250) and am really stuggling to lose weight gained recently when the thyroid had a hissy fit

those of us with thyroid problems do find it much harder to lose weight even on medication... it just one of those things

good luck on your journey to lose weight

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My weight gain started when I had half my thyroid taken out and I was put onto levothyroxine also. I have slowly put on 2 stone over the last 4 years and always feel rubbish, cold intolerance, weight gain no energy etc.

I was diagnosed last Wednesday, and started on 50mg levothyroxine straight away. Just knowing that there was a reason why I feel less intelligent than I used to be, why I forget all sorts of things, can't concentrate for long periods of time, and have been experiencing a rather high tide of the depression I've been fighting on and off for the last 15years, has made me feel like I've been given a new chance at life.

I'm 36, and for the last 18months I've been a runner - recently getting my first half-marathon race under my belt. I lost 3 stone in the first 6months, but then the weight loss stopped, and no matter how many more miles I added to my training and how assiduously I counted the calories on here, it wouldn't budge, and that's what took me to the Dr.

I've no idea how long this has been going on. It could be anything from 15years to 2years, but I have a hunch it's probably about 5 or 6 years. Now that I know it's hypothyroidism - and I've spent a week reading anything I can find about it and going "I have that symptom! And that one.... and that one! That's me!!" - I've been walking around as though a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

The Dr told me that my running has been hiding the symptoms, and keeping me going. My very slow heart rate was explained by all the activity I did. I assumed I couldn't get warm after a long run because I'd overdone it and should have wrapped up more. The reason I have any energy at all is because the exercise produces adrenaline, but the reason why I feel so tired in the afternoons, and why the depression jumps on me if I don't run for a few days is because the adrenaline washes out and I'm barely producing any thyroxine.

A couple of weeks ago, around the time I went for the blood test, I stopped logging, in sheer frustration at the total refusal to move of my weight.

I weighed myself this morning after my run. I've lost half a stone. Hooray!

I have been on Synthroid for 10 years. It is a constant battle with my weight. I have finally come to the conclusion that I HAVE to work out every day and eat better. It's harder to lose the weight and keep it off. But a positive attitude and hard work will pay off!

I had Grave's Disease (an auto-immune hyperthyroid disorder) when I was in my early 20's. Medication didn't work. I was treated twice with radioactive iodine which basically destroyed my thyroid.

I am now hyperthyroid. I've been on Levothryoxine for about 25 years now.

Having experienced both sides of a thyroid imbalance, I can only echo what others have said. You want your levels normal and stable. IMHO - Nothing in your body is going to work right when your thyroid is out of whack.

I can't believe how many people here have hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease...wow. I mean it makes sense since hypo can cause weight gain, but still.

I don't have hypothyroidism, but I do have knowledge of it. The T3 and T4 hormones that are produced by the thyroid gland regulate the rate of metabolism. When you are taking a medication that makes these hormones be produced at a normal level, it will increase your metabolism, since it has been slowed down from the disease. So, yes your medication will help increase the rate of your metabolism thus allowing weight loss to be easier and faster.

^^ This is what my doctor explained to me when I was diagnosed. I have Hashimoto's as well. It took a while to get the meds right but I am now on Levothyroxine (150) and since I started at this dose I have had it a little easier losing weight, also helped with depression issues, muscle aches, fatigue etc. It's not a magic pill and you still have to work hard though. I have also recently learned that there are some foods with a chemical that causes you to have more issues with the thyroid gland, such as peanuts. Others will cause your body to not absorb your meds as well.

I have half a thyroid gland and was put on levothyroxine, since then I have gained 2 stone, no energy, cold hands and feet, slow metabolism. Every time I get my bloods checked I am in the normal range, so I do not agree when people say yes you will lose weight. sinthetic thyroid medication is crap, the thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism and this a very presice and no medication can replace it.

Sounds like maybe you need different meds. They told me that Synthroid is always the doc's first option but it's not always successfull.

Thanks for the positive note! It is very encouraging to me who sometimes gets frustrated it takes so long! Congrats on your weight loss and staying determined!

Sherry I am with you! Up 10lbs and just can't seem to take it off. I think the older you get makes it even more difficult. I keep trying though!