Hypothyroidism treatment for weight loss

Rashi,

You need to go here and pick the best weight loss plan for you

Adrian Bryant | 02.09.09 - 5:36 pm

Hi,
I am a 29 year old woman and have delivered a healthy baby 2.5 months back. I had and have hypothyroid and want to reduce my weight fast and soon and without any bad effect to me or the baby. Please suggest a way out. Currently, i am walking about 2 kms daily and eating a healthy balanced diet.

Rashi | 02.08.09 - 3:40 pm

starjessica,

Did you look at BarBara's comment here and...

I can't imagine what you're going thru but I suggest you at least try this basic workout plan here which starts you off doing very simple things working your way up

Adrian Bryant | 01.20.09 - 8:35 pm

I have Hypothyroidism and now I have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. I have absolutely no energy and it takes all my will to make it through the day someday's. I am currently on phentermine to help speed up my metabolism but my boyfriend doesn't like that I am taking it. Can you recommend any herbal supplements? My immunologist wants to put me on anti-malarials that can cause blindness for the fatigue and I would rather not take it if possible. I know you are not a doctor but any in-site would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

starjessica | 01.19.09 - 3:31 pm

Not allowed: salt at all (read labels), sodas, soft drinks, diet drinks,corn,peas,beans,broccoli,cauliflower,squash , cabbage, candy pastry, ice cream, liquor, beer, wine, seweed, and not at all soy (read labels when buying food, almost everything contains soy),no fried foods, no flour or anything with or made out of flour,nicotine, coffee (can have decaff),white sugar (can have raw brown sugar and raw honey), no any kind of pasta (can have a pasta made out of rice and can have a rice but you have to take 1 pill of Duozyme,fast acting digestive enzymes before you start eating). You must drink 12 glasses of water a day!!!
I was suffering for 4 years. Numerous doctors I visited, being inept enough, told me that nothing is wrong with me, that I'm a night eater, closet eater, to try Jenny C (did and gained 10 lb in a week) ... For 36 yrs I was slim and active, 5'10", 135lb and from August 2004 to March 2008 I gained 70 lb, and this is with being on a strict diet and exercising every day for about an 1 1/2 hour. I had all horrible hypothyroid symptoms and felt like I'll die any moment. But, I was lucky enough to find wonderful doctor Boris Katz (Beverly Hills, CA) who literally saved my life. Since March 2008 lost 40lb. I was on synthroid for couple of months, now I'm on cytomel and doing great. If you ask me, I strongly recommend Dr. Boris Katz. He made so many people happy, in USA and all over the world.

Barbara | 11.08.08 - 1:45 am

tom j.,

What has your doctor recommended for weight loss?

I suggest you try these tips to increase metabolism and...

You should at least eat a normal amount of calories to lose weight but...

check with your doctor on this first

Adrian Bryant | 10.16.08 - 7:51 pm

i have hypothyroidism and am having a difficult time losing weight my doctor had me on generic pill for synthroid that didnt work. i went to a specialist and she put me on synthroid and up my dose, within 3 weeks ive gained 13 more pounds, i have copd and cant breath as it is, what do i do, i hardly eat at all yet keep gaining. im worried i might have a heart attack or something.. anyone have any info to help

tom j. | 10.15.08 - 9:33 pm

Neda,

I,m not qualified to even attempt to answer that question.

Please consult on doctor about this

Adrian Bryant | 09.23.08 - 9:34 am

I want to know that can i change the administration time of levothyroxine from morning to bed time(with refrences please)?

neda | 09.23.08 - 2:39 am

Pat,

Are you fasting for religious reasons or something else?

If you're fasting for weight loss then it's not safe for weight loss whether you have hypothyroidism or not and what you could do is...

Try these tips to increase your fat burning metabolism

Adrian Bryant | 08.05.08 - 8:25 pm

Can I fast safely for any period of time while taking hypothyroid medication?

Pat | 08.05.08 - 3:51 pm

Michelle,

Unfortunately, I'm not able to answer your questions because I'm not a doctor and I had little-to-NO experience helping people with your condition but...

Please ask your doctor these same questions so maybe he can devise a plan for you to lose weight

Adrian bryant | 05.18.08 - 10:16 pm

Trying to limit your calorie intake is even worse for losing weight if you have hypothyroidsm? I don't know what to do then because I have fibromyalgia too and am unable to exercise very much some days. And after I do exercise, I feel horrible all the next day and am unable to exercise again. But now I'm eating so much healthier than I ever was. I always used to be so skinny and very active until i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia last year. I've since gained 30 pounds and the past few weeks have been so rough. I've gained 5 more pounds and I feel like I'm starving all the time. I'm only ten pounds away from being overweight and nothing I do helps me lose any of it. I haven't started treatment yet because my doctors appt when I'll get the results is a month away. But I'm positive I have an underactive thyroid (its also very common in people with fibromyalgia). Will treatment help me lose weight if I keep up my healthy eating and exercise? is it guaranteed? I've only just turned 19 and I want my normal body back.

Michelle |   05.18.08 - 5:14 pm

Jessica,

How much do you weigh, how long have you been on this diet, what other diets have you tried (if any) and how long have you been on those and most importantly...

How many calories are you eating a day and how much exercise are you doing daily?

Adrian bryant | 05.14.08 - 8:48 am

I dont think I have a thyroid problem, because i don't gain large amounts of wieght. I have a simple question and I'm not sure where else to turn. I have been doing the atkins diet (Induction Phase) to an absolute T, and I lost my water weight from it, but now it has been about a week and a half and no results. The pounds haven't come off and neither have the inches. If my body is getting it's energy soley from stored fat, like the book says, then how is this possible and should I be concerned... Or am I simply overreacting and should stick it out.

Jessica |   05.13.08 - 9:43 pm

Have your doctor check the T-4 and T-3 levels on you rnext blood test. These are the true markers of a not properly working thyroid. Try taking supplements. Selenium, Iodine and Tyrosine will kick your thyroid to working, It could take a couple of weeks to see the difference but it'll show.

Eileen |   05.09.08 - 3:44 pm

She is a great doc, but isn't as concerned about my weight as I am. Thanks for the input. I really appreciate it...great site here by the way!!

Paige | 05.08.08 - 9:09 am

Paige,

I can't help you due to the fact I'm not a doctor - What has your doctor said about you losing weigh?

Adrian Bryant | 05.08.08 - 8:20 am

I've had my thyroid removed due to thyroid cancer. I am on levothyroxin and cannot lose weight no matter what I do. Since the suggestions are what to take or eat to increase thyroid function, what can someone do who has no thyroid? Since I can't increase the function of something I do not have. Thanks,

Paige |   | 05.08.08 - 8:12 am

Lori,

Since I'm not a doctor - the amount of assitance Ican give you is limited so what "I think" may help you is this...

1. read how to increase your metabolism and...

2. You said "I have been working out since april 07 -april 08 everyday doing 4 miles a day" well... You need to change up your routine every 4 weeks to keep seeing weight loss results or your body wil just get used to the workout you're doing (see how to break out of weight loss plateaus)and...

3. you may already know this but... Hypothyroidism lowers your metabolism so it'll be counterproductive for you to go on a calorie-restriction diet that lowers your metabolsim even more so...

4. You need to eat a normal amount of calories to maintain your weight but this will still keep your metabolism from not shutting off so you can lose weight and...

Your weight loss has to be mostly depndent on exercise and eating foods that burn fat like eating more protein and fiber.

Remember - I'm not a doctor and my experience helping people with hypothryroid is very limited

Adrian Bryant | 04.20.08 - 5:12 pm

I've gained 30 pounds because of a hypothyroid problem. They put me on synthroid meds about 4 years ago. I have been working out since april 07 -april 08 everyday doing 4 miles a day and haven't lost 1 pound. Why? I eat garden salads with balsomic vineger, I don't eat sweets as I dont like them. I don't eat fried foods I drink diet soda, water, or unsweet tea. Why can't I lose weight? I have lost a few inches (not much to really notice)Help!!!!!!

Lori   | 04.20.08 - 12:27 pm

pletts,

How much do you weigh? It could be that you're not eating enough and slowing down your metabolism.

Have you tried changing your workout routine?

Read how to start losing weight again for more tips

Adrian Bryant | 04.07.08 - 9:36 pm

Hi

If a 44 year old woman, over a two month period of time, eating an average of 1200 cal. per day and going walking (40 min.) four times a week can't lose weight, what could be the problem?

pletts |   04.07.08 - 2:39 pm

Just to let you know as you lose or gain weight and if you taking a thyriod stimulating hormone you should have you tsh levels checked ot make sure you are getting enough or not of you medications. if you don't you will not lose weight and end up feeling crappy.

Leslie | 03.28.08 - 12:25 am

rebecca,

since I'm not a doctor the best thing I can do is recommened you have your hypothyroidism checked and as far as weight loss help goes...

Simple ways you may be able to increase your metabolism include:

1. exercising more
2. Exercising once in the morning & then again in the evening to keep your metabolism jacked up so you'll burn fat while sleeping
3. Eating more at least 5 smaller meals - 7 meals is even better and ... the reason why eating more works well is because

Your body has to burn calories each time you eat to digest food and your metabolism will really fire itself up if you eat protein and fiber at each meal because your body has to burn a lot of calories to digest-process the fiber & protein you eat
Quick tip for U ... After each meal walk around for 10 minutes - this will also help U burn more calories during digestion
3 big meals shuts down your metabolism while 5 small meals keeps it going

1. Build muscle - 1 pound of muscle burns 10-25 calories a day while fat burns 0 calories a day - If my math is right i think 5 pounds of extra muscle will burn about 5 pounds of fat over a year

Adrian Bryant | 02.02.08 - 6:05 am

iam a 46 year old women i am taking thyroid med for a form of hypothyroidism have been on for a year have changemy doses 3 times because my levele are bad when they do blood test i can not lose weight so i started to take green tea fat burner pills to see if it will help but i see no results can you help

rebecca |01.30.08 - 8:32 pm

Stick with what you're trying to do to lose weight and don't give up.

go here:http://www.nowloss.com/ lose_weight_eat_more.htm

This article provides tips on how to increase your metabolsim

and if you need a solid weight loss plan and more tips go to:
http://www.nowloss.com/

and since I'm not a doctor - print the plans and tips I've given you and show them to your doctor to see if they are okay and I bet you this...

He will probably recommend you do them to help your condition
adrian bryant

I've had the problem with a low thyroid level for a year now. The doctor put me on Synthroid and finally got the level back to where it's supposed to be. Shouldn't I be able to lose weight with that med? I've lost 45 lbs. 4 years ago, (before throid problems) just by taking a walk every night for 2 hours. It took about 6-8 months to get all the weight off. I take meds for epilepsy, anxiety attacks, depression, and now Synthroid, so I just lose weight on my own..without pills. I don't need anymore meds to mess my body up. (That's how I feel) I have gained back about 25 lbs. so I am trying to lose weight again, but seems that it's just not as easy as before. Could it be because of the low thyroid level I had?? I did get it straightened out..I hope. I didn't know if the Synthroid messes with the weight loss now. If you have any answers or suggestions, it will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Renee