I,m on medication for a under active thyroid , but how can i lose weight that i keep piling on?

Answer 1

hi there I to have an under active thyroid, I used to blame that on my weight problem. I went to weight watchers, broke my heart when i stood on the scales and I lost 4 1/2 stone within 6 mths then 7lbs in the next. I did this by eating foods with hardly any fats
I never once looked at calories.
My whole eating habits have changed for the better 2 years on I have maintained the weight lose, it can be done. there is one thing i stopped eating, Bread, I feel so much better for it oh and potato's.
All the best go on you can do it.

Answer 2

It should happen quickly after diagnosis if your medication is reasonably high, I lost about a stone very quickly after diagnosis, however I wasn't very overweight anyway and was walking for about 50 minutes each day to and from work. You don't say how heavy you are, and how long since your diagnosis and whether you were overweight at all before you were ill, so it isn't obvious whether the thyroid is the problem. If your blood tests show your thyroxine levels are back to normal with your medication, then probably this isn't the problem. But if not it may take some time. Either way you need to eat sensibly and get plenty of exercise.

Answer 3

I have an underactive thyroid and find it extremely difficult to lose week too. The only thing I can suggest is try to keep a healthy varied diet and try and do as much exercise as you can without making yourself exhausted!!!! As your thyroid medication reaches the correct level and everything starts working correctly you should notice the weight coming of!! Hang in there!!!

Answer 4

You're right, your under active thyroid will cause weight problems, the only way to deal with it without eating so few calories that you faint is to go to a gym where they have toning tables. Go at least once a week, and best of luck.
Also, see your g.p. to check they've got you on the right dose of Thyroxine. If the dose is wrong you'll gain weight.

Answer 5

I'm sorry but it can take ages. I have the same problem and just cant seem to shift the weight. I've taken up running and have a fairly active lifestyle and I even eat a healthy diet. The weight doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Don't give up though, I've heard of lots of people who have lost the extra weight, maybe one day we will lose it.
If you find a magic formula, don't forget to let us all know.

Answer 6

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For example, sometimes early stage thyroid cancer can be cured by surgery to remove the thyroid gland, but you will need to take thyroid hormone medication afterwards for the rest of your life. Goiters can also be surgically removed and do not always recur after surgery. In most cases, thyroid disorders need treatment over a lifetime. However, with treatment most people with thyroid disorders can live normal, healthy lives.

Answer 7

One of the reasons why you put weight on is due to hypothyroidism which is underactive thyroid. I dont know how long you have been on medication. Once your underactive thyroid is treated satisfactorily with adequate dose of thyroxine you would eventually lose weight.

Answer 8

don t eat standing up

Answer 9

Don't blame your thyroid. Diet and exercise like anyone else.

Answer 10

Find the right diet for your individual body because there are many ways are there to lose weight just find what works for you