Anyone here is Hypothyroidism has problem losing weight or has lost weight?

[butterflyloverx]

Has anyone has Hypothyroidism has problem losing weight or has lost weight? 

[GrammyR]

Hi Butterflyloverx,

I have Hypothyroidism....yes it is possible to loss weight...bud it is harder.I was diagnosed 19 years ago.

I weighed 201 at my heaviest.I lost 46 lbs over all over 19 years.I have 5-15lbs that I regain and lose every year. I find that if I follow a low carb diet I can lose weight.Try to get 10,000 steps in a day and watch your carb intake...get your meds in check...You can do it!

GrammyR

[Twiddler1967]

Hi,

I would suggest that you consult with an endocrinologist. Most doctors say your levels are "normal". It may show as good based on a range, but you need to be tracked based on how you feel. Mine added a secondary hormone medication called Cytomel which helped in addressing my exhaustion. I had a total thyroidectomy 3 yrs ago was put on Synthroid and still had no energy. Cytomel was like someone took a weight off of me.  I go to the gym 3-4 times a week and log everything I eat thru my fitnesspal. The weight is coming off, but it's still a struggle. My fitbit has helped me to stay accountable and on track.

Yours in good health

[SarahOR]

I would respectfully disagree with the above posters.  I am on Synthroid (brand name levothyroxine) and my labs are at target.  I don't feel any different than I did before I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and my ability to lose weight seems to be unchanged.  I have been losing weight recently since getting back on the wagon - the reason I had regained weight was because I stopped exercising and wasn't managing portions.  

I would be careful of using armour or cytomel because those can lead to hyperthyroidism which is a whole other set of problems.  

Good luck - stick with the plan: exericse, good eating habits, and you'll be set!!

[whome]

Levothyroxine is not a brand name - it is the generic name for the active ingredient in the brand Synthroid - Armour is not the name of a drug but a brand name - the same manufacturer that makes the canned meat product "Treat" (if they still do) the same sort of thing as "Spam" which is made by Hormel. If you are not getting the results you want from your Doctor you may want to see a different one or a specialist. Armour Thyroid is dessicated thyroid glands from pigs, it contains a mixture of two thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4 - levothyroxine is only T4 which is not very active but is converted to the more active T3 in the body - some people have a problem with this conversion so treatment with levothyroxine is not very helpful for them - Wikipedia has a decent explanation of this but as has been pointed out above your own results are what matter to you - Good luck and watch out for the advice you get here

[chunt]

Hi Butterflyloverx, 

    I am new on my journey with the fitbit, and hypothyroid, I posted something a bit similar and received many replies from posters. My doctor told me from the get go this would be an uphill battle as it has shown  me in the recent months. I wish you the best of luck and hope that these tracking gadgets help me and you as they've helped many others here on the site 🙂

[patmckee]

I've been reading about different foods to avoid if you are hypothyroid. Has anyone of your doctors mentioned this? Have they given you a food diary to help you? No! I've read people with hypothyroid should not eat: broccoli, cauliflower, kale, spinach, radishes, soybeans, mustard, pears, peanuts, and millet because these foods lower your metabolism if you are hypothyroid. My doctor wants to keep me at the lowest range of the thyroid scale. I asked why....he has no answer. I don't believe we should have to struggle so terribly to lose weight. I believe if the doctor would have talked about nutrition when I was diagnosed I surely wouldn't be 100 pounds over weight! I'm digging for the truth and the way to lose this weight.  Anyone out there have any knowledge you want to share. Medication works differently with different people.