Dieting with Obstacles - new to board hypothyroid ??s

Hello everyone,

I'm Jo and new to the board. I have been very impressed with this site and am anxious to get going.

I have been hypo for 3 years now. My weight never seems to flucuate ! Is this normal ? I don't gain and I don't lose. I try to eat right and get regular exercise but would like to lose about 10 lbs.

From what I've read we are to eat a high protein low carb diet. Is this correct ? I am thinking South Beach, is this a step in the right direction?

thanks for help and I look forward to getting acquainted with everyone !

I have been hypothyroid for a number of years and have lost 18.2 pounds in 10 weeks on WW Core plan. I love it and I'm getting results. I've worked with a registered dietician and the plan she had me use was similar. It has a little more flexibility than South Beach, but the same emphasis on good protein and complex carbs. It is not a high protein diet you need and you must watch fat. I'm one of the hypos who have developed insulin resistence so there is added incentive for me - I do not want to deal with diabetes in the future.

Good luck - feel free to pm me if you want.

Hi Jo!!

I too am Hypo and as I'm sure you know exercise is very important for those of us with a thyroid disorder and it helps me a lot!! I also started on South beach and loved it and was very successful! I did however switch to Weight Watchers Flexpoints as I wanted a way to track when I decided to have a treat, so with flex I can fit a treat in if I want. Also, I still eat mostly whole foods except in the summer time when I don't like to cook indoors I will make lean cuisine meals :) But as Susan said we don't necissarily need a HIGH protein diet but mostly I find it important to have a Balanced diet along with exercise :) As Meg (another Moderator) has told so many people it really comes done to calories. Calories consumed vs. calories burned there needs to be a deficit to achieve weight loss :)

Good Luck!
Michelle

Susan and Michelle,

Thanks tons for your responses and congratulations on your weight loss. That is so exciting !!! It also gives me hope and encouragement.

Susan- I have a family history of diabetes and that is a concern for me as well. How does one know if they have an insulin resistance? I have wondered if I had diabetes or something similar but have never been diagnosed.

I have about 5 good friends who have lost 20 plus lbs on WW. I signed up as well and chose the Core plan but then got discouraged as I didn't know what to eat or fix recipe wise nor did I see the weight coming off. Honestly, I didn't give it enough time I assume. Any hints on getting off to the right start? What is that about if you eat hamburger for lunch you can't have it for dinner etc? I have all the materials and will look over them again.
How does South Beach and Core differ ?

Michelle- that's awesome your doing so well, too. I think your correct in that it comes down to calories in verses calories burned. I try to exercise a few times a week, mainly treadmill. What do you find motivates you and has helped you to have such sucesss?

Thanks gals,

Jo

Jo I find that just picturing myself healthier and happier and enjoying running around with my kids is motivation enough. I also have to remind myself that it isn't going to happen overnight and that I'll see results if I just stick with it :) Other times when I do a video I mouth off back at the television LOL I know its stupid but its funny and it pushes me through the workout though I don't feel like doing it. I also have a bowflex which I am totally in love with!!

I have never heard that if you have hamburger for lunch you shouldn't have it for supper. Sometimes I'll eat the same thing for lunch and dinner, I must admit though taht I don't eat hamburger any more I'd rather use my calories towards something else, so I use lowfat ground turkey breast which is great. I also love the meatless products offered by Morning Star farms but then again I grew up a vegan so I'm used to eating stuff like that but you should check them out and see if you like them :)

Michelle

Sharon-

Thanks for your reply to my post and offering to answer some of my questions. I think I'm still confused. I have the Core plan books from weight watchers and went shopping and have tried to make some changes. I wondered if you had any recipes or any insights into how to plan meals better etc ? or where I might be going wrong ?

I don't seem to be losing. This week I ate lean cusine for lunches, string cheese and jerky for snacks. Fish and low fat lunch meat for some dinners. Low fat dairy. Am I on the right track ?

any insight would be appreciated. I hope things are going well for you.