Help... I have a tyroid issue which has led to weight issues : -(?

Question

I was always fit and had a nice body...even thin! I had an overactive thyroid which doctor could not help without a procedure of reversing it to underactive which led to a large weight gain. Now I maintain my weight, but have a hard time losing...REALLY hard time without diet pills which are not safe....What to do? I know, I know diet & exercise, but any paticular plans that truely work? By the way I am EXTREMELY active 2 kids, 2 dogs, full time server in fast casual dining....so laziness is not an issue. Any help would be SOOOOOOO appreciated!

Answer 1

According to the Thyroid Foundation of America, the answer is…YES!

It is estimated that tens of millions of women have a “borderline” thyroid malfunction and most don’t even know it. This problem appears to be particularly prominent with women in perimenopause and menopause (ages 35 to 55).

EstroThin™ is a comprehensive nutricieutical grade liquid extract specifically formulated to address weight gain symptoms caused by reduced thyroid function and menopausal disorders. EstroThin™ includes thyroid specific active ingredients that help:

Control appetite
Increase metabolic rate and number of calories burned
Eliminate diet failure caused by a lack of thyroid-specific nutritional support
Relieve other thyroid symptoms such as fatigue and mood swings

Answer 2

The best way to lose weight is really to build muscle. As you are so active to begin with (chasing 2 kids around, I think you're insane lol!) the BEST thing for you to do is add some real weight lifting to your day (I don't mean just groceries and kids, I'm sure you do that already). The more muscle you have the more calories you burn. Plus, muscle takes up less room than fat, so if you build your muscle you will wear smaller sizes, no matter what your scale says (and we all know weighing yourself does not really tell you if you are healthy). Taking pills does not help you in the long run as it often causes you to cannibalize your muscle instead of burning fat, which will make you gain weight eventually instead of losing it.

P.S. I checked out that Estro*thin stuff and here's what I got:

Estrothin contains a ton of adaptogens (including ginseng) which are useful antioxidants that can reduce stress, improve concentration, boost immune function, and so on. The retailers claim these adaptogens cause a reduction in the stress hormone cortisol and facilitate weight loss. This is quite a stretch. Too bad they have no evidence to prove this is so!

In other words, don't waste your money!

Answer 3

Sorry, don't know much about it. Go into Yahoo Search- cue to overactive thyroid-----many things, natural treatments and other things. Of course, a good, proper diet, lots of water, rest, Maybe get into exercising with the kids, dancing around and doing aerobics.

Answer 4

drink warm water, after meals make it warmer, almost like tea or coffee. I swear it works, my Japanese friend eats only rice and rice based foods and finishes with a cup of hot green tea and that girl is fit and fine, she has weight as a family issue but she manages it well.

Answer 5

skip the soda

Answer 6

make your cosmo 100 calories skinnier by mixing a raspberry infused vodka with club soda

Answer 7

45 minute jog at a 10 minute mile pace

Answer 8

well..gaining weight definitely a result of taking cabimazole...i also face the same problem as yours. but i do regular exercise and play soccer every week. it works..and besides getting healthier, i also mantain my size six figure. try it!

Answer 9

Try a cardio routine that engages multiple muscles simultaneously

Answer 10

distracted dining will get you in trouble avoid eating in front of a television or in a movie theater as you re bound to consume more calories