How do you lose weight if you have...

[fedoragirl]

...hypothyroidism? A recent thread in the lounge made me think about this. I have eliminated most white stuff (bread, pasta, potatoes, cookies, cakes, etc.) from my diet and plan on keeping it that way since we don't eat any of these things anyway. Well, the kids do, but the adults don't. But I have not seen a weight loss in 2 months since I started this. I am at a stable weight which is refusing to budge.
I need to get my levels checked by a specialist rather than my primary doctor, I guess. But what can I do other than that? I need to lose 10 pounds that I never shed postpartum.

[SnuggleBuggles]

Join the club. :(. Most of the time I just hold steady...just 10lbs more than I'd like. I have not gone gluten free or really done much in the way of diet adjustment. My calorie intake is good but I'm sure I could improve the composition. I have had success in 2 ways- 1. Lots of weight training or interval work and 2. Getting on the right meds and dose! My endo's NP looked at my last numbers and said, "you won't be losing weight with numbers like this." Geez, thanks!

I have not found it helpful to read weight loss success stories from people without hypothyroidism. It is actually somewhat discouraging to me. I know what to do and my results don't tend to match theirs.

But, really, even if you don't lose weight, if you get exercise and tone, you'll look loud you did and feel good. I'm getting back on the exercise bandwagon after a little break and I remember how good it feels. :)

[queenmama]

I worked out for two hours, 5 days a week for 8 months with no budge of that stupid scale. I know I was healthier and stronger and muscle weighs more than fat (blah blah blah), but it wasn't until I had my levels checked (and rechecked) and my meds adjusted that I saw any difference. Not just Armour but adrenal support and progesterone cream for my issues.

I know, it is frustrating and discouraging. A balanced diet and exercise are necessary to health, but it's only part of the picture.

[hellokitty]

My DH went from hyper to hypothyroidism. He has complained a lot since he's swung hypo that the wt is hard to come off. Basically, the only way it comes off for him is if he's intensively cycling (ie: like 2-3 hr road cycling rides with crazy cyclists) a few times a wk. As soon as he stops doing that, the wt creeps back. Due to this, he swings almost 20 lbs from spring/summer to autumn/winter due to being more active during nice weather and basically being a slug in the cooler months.

[Beth24]

I think it just takes more time. I cut out all refined carbs and grains in June because I was experiencing the middle aged weight creep (putting on weight even though I was eating the same and exercising the same). I was already eating really well and my meds had just been checked, so I decided to shake it up with a lower carb diet. I thought I would drop a ton of weight really fast but that didn't happen. But, over the last 3 and a half months I've lost 12 pounds. So stick with it OP, it has been slow going but I feel great and because I dont restrict how much I eat, just what I eat I haven't felt deprived.

[Tinkerbell313]

I have found that being hypo has made i almost impossible for me to loose weight otherwise.

Since I have Hashimotos and sick and tired of being exhausted all the time. I decided to go Gluten Free. Not only has that helped to alleviate some of the symptoms of hypo/hashimotos, I have lost weight.

Now, I have been tested (only blood work which is not always accurate) and I am not allergic to gluten. But i have started feeling better since eliminating the gluten.

Also, outside of eating an occasional GF pasta or GF pizza, I do not eat items that I am used to having gluten in them but are now made without gluten such as cookies or brownies. Does that make sense?