hypothyroidism and weight loss?

Question

is there anyone out there who has hypothyroidism and managed to lose a couple of stone or more? nothing seems to work for me and im close to giving up - any advice would be great!

Answer 1

When I was first diagnosed,I cut my fat intake to 35 or under. (70 is the average for women.) I lost 4 stone that way. I also exercised every day and walked everywhere. It can be done-but it takes determination because your body has to get used to having the thyroxine hormone again. You may just have reached a plateau. Don't give up-just eat healthy and try to keep active. Good luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

How much weight can I expect to lose once the hypothyroidism is treated?
Since much of the weight gain in hypothyroidism is accumulation in salt and water, when the hypothyroidism is treated one can expect a small (usually less than 10% of body weight) weight loss. As in the treatment with hyperthyroidism, treatment of the abnormal state of hypothyroidism with thyroid hormone should result in a return of body weight to what it was before the hypothyroidism developed. However, since hypothyroidism usually develops over a long period of time, it fairly common to find that there is no significant weight loss after successful treatment of hypothyroidism. Again, if all of the other symptoms of hypothyroidism, with the exception of weight gain, are resolved with treatment with thyroid hormone, it is less likely that the weight gain is solely due to the thyroid. Once hypothyroidism has been treated and thyroid hormone levels have returned to the normal range on thyroid hormone, the ability to gain or lose weight is the same as in individuals who do not have thyroid problems.

Can thyroid hormone be used to help me lose weight?
Thyroid hormones have been used as a weight loss tool in the past. Many studies have shown that excess thyroid hormone treatment can help produce more weight loss than can be achieved by dieting alone. However, once the excess thyroid hormone is stopped, the excess weight loss is usually regained. Furthermore, there may be significant negative consequences from the use of thyroid hormone to help with weight loss, such as the loss of muscle protein in addition to any loss of body fat. Pushing the thyroid hormone dose to cause thyroid hormone levels to be elevated is unlikely to significantly change weight and may result in other metabolic problems.

Answer 4

I'm hypothyroid and have lost 22 pounds in the last 4 months. But it is very hard and I can tell you you're not going to want to follow my diet.

no bread, pastries, white rice, white pasta
no gravy, sauces, mayonaise, vinegar
no chocolates, sweets, sweeteners
no cheese or milk (lactose-free milk, rice milk are ok)
no alcohol, fizzy drinks or fruit juice, just water

You can eat fresh vegetables, organic meat, fish, eggs, nuts, yoghurt, wholegrain rice/pasta and beans

I get chronic thrush so I follow the anti-candida diet, it is the only thing that makes me lose weight. I dieted the normal way for 6 months before that and lost nothing.

If you want to take a less severe route you can follow the diet recommended by Mary J Shomon in her book 'The Thyroid Diet'. But I didn't find that the results were that significant. You might find that her diet works for you though.

If you want to talk about it further you can email me.

Answer 5

Im a nurse and my best advice would be to go to weight watchers. It works very well and is an excellent way of life to keep the weight off.
I lost 1 stone in 6 weeks. If i can do it you to can.
Good Luck x

Answer 6

Some thyroid disorders can be cured, but many require lifetime treatment. Learn here https://tr.im/2LgCq
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

My mum had a partial thyroidectomy many years ago and never really managed to get her weight under control, even though her diet was pretty good and she was on thyroid treatment. All she mananged to do was keep her weight stable...;

Answer 8

dont confuse thirst with hunger drink a glass of water when you feel hungry to see if thats what you re really craving

Answer 9

Set your personal computer alarm to ring hourly—stand up for 1 to 5 minutes whenever it goes off.

Answer 10

On breakfast, go ahead and consume orange juice. But throughout other day, focus on water instead of juice or soda