Hi, Thanks a lot..I have several recipes I follow from ww like you mention especially when we have others to feed besides ourselves they do work well…I personally have found staying away from bread & sugar helps me even more…however that isn't easy. Take care, choices

Hello there!
I found comfort in some of your posts and I wanted to introduce myself.

I was diagnosed with Hashimotos (autoimmune hypothyroid) 5 years ago. 2009 was a rough year as I was also diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. I was in a wheelchair and on high doses of steroids for 6 months or so. I was able to start walking again in spite of my severe RA knee pain but managed to gain over 60 pounds in the first year of having RA. Between the steroids causing me to eat non stop and my activity level being 0 it was pretty bad. I wasn't tiny to begin with and have been carrying all that weight around for 5 years. I am so sick of it! I was on Synthroid or the generic for about 3 years. About 1 1/2 years ago I switched doctors and asked to be put on Nature throid (after doing some reading) and it has helped my hair and nails and mood some. I recently changed doctors again and am hoping tweaking my meds will help.

Hi Choices, and all my fellow thyroid ladies.

I'm 24 years old and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at 23, although my Endo suspects I've been underactive since 13/14 when I randomly went from a muscular beanpole to a big curvy woman size and started sleeping all the time.

I take 75 mcg. We tried to up me to 88 mcg because I was still symptomatic, mainly with depression and fatique, but it made my tsh way too low. So we switched back to 75 mcg of levothyroxine and I feel fine now. I guess it just needed some time.

I started exercising and Nutrisystem at the beginning of January this year and from that I have lost 15 lbs, but I have lost 25 lbs total in the last 2 or 3 months because of medication stabilization. My mom had so many problems with not knowing how to properly take her medication that her thyroid stopped working altogether and she developed Hashimoto's. She has the worse time losing weight even though her levels are good and she eats a high protein low carb diet.

I'm excited to keep losing, and can't wait to try all of the suggestions everyone has given. I didn't know about the soy thing!

Hi everyone, just thought I's introduce myself here. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 8 months ago and since then found out that there are antibodies present but it doesn't seem to be Hashimoto's as my thyroid gland is smooth. So I assume it's the post part one and might still go away. Needless to say I am struggling my bum off (I wish! Haha!) to lose weight. But luckily my weight isn't increasing, it's just not going down.

I started alternate day fasting/ dieting yesterday and am excited to see if it does anything in the long run! :-)

As my endocrinologist explained it to me, any presence of antibodies is Hashitmoto's. I have found a lower carb diet to be the best for weight loss. Not low carb, but just don't go over board. No fasting or crash diets, that just messes with your body more.

I keep my carb servings to about 2 a day, maybe 3. And keep protein and fat a more main part of what I'm eating.

My Dr. mentioned for me to cut some of my carbs (after the recent blood tests) I'm assuming that would mean bread,rice,pasta etc. but not necessarily the carbs from veggies..my next thought was Atkins, or south beach. I've already emailed the dr. the clarify..and waiting to hear.
Thanks for your response,and take care.

Still learning how to use this site. I got pretty freaked out 2 days ago at the doctors. I haven't seen a doctor in 14 years and when I got weighed the scale said 205lbs. I used to weigh 135. I just ordered the South Beach Supercharged book. My health issue is hypothyroidism and I have trouble concentrating and having energy to get things done everyday. Looking for motivation and inspiration here. Thanks.

Hi, hypothyroidism makes losing weight extra hard, for me that is and so determination in yourself is of all importance. We're about the same height,and close to weight. I still struggle but like many of these ladies say it's tough but possible as long as your not in a hurry…and don't give up. I agree w/others that lower carb works best for me. I don't come here every day,but will when I have something to offer. Adding some walking,exercise to your daily routine is good too.

GG You've done great!..I had three sons too,and then stopped (husbands idea) I agree about the lower carb diet, sensible! super slow but works best for me.
Enjoy those babies..;o)

I've had hypothyroidism, later dx as Hashimoto's, for 19 years. I have tried every diet out there. I take Armour 3 grains, and my labs have been steady for many years. I still felt many symptoms of low thyroid despite having normal labs - fatigue, no libido, depression, cold sensitivity plus hormone imbalance and IBS-D. Once I focused on relieving those symptoms earlier this year (losing weight is a secondary goal), I've been able to decrease/eliminate all of those other symptoms AND decrease my thyroid antibodies quite a bit. I've lost 17 1/2 pounds with these changes AND I feel so much better than I have in years.

Here's what I know works for me:

-No gluten ever - Google 'gluten and thyroid' if you're interested in why
-No soy
-No raw cruciferous veggies
-I'm currently paleo (no grains, no dairy, no legumes), but am working on reintroducing some of those foods slowly now that I've resolved my IBS-D, depression, and fatigue.
-Significant protein 75 grams or more - I make sure every meal and snack has a portion of protein
-Moderate carbs - I stalled after the first few pounds on Atkins level low carb. The thyroid needs some carbs to function properly. I eat fruit and limited amounts of potatoes and white rice.
-Fat - fat helps burn fat AND keeps you full much longer. I'm not afraid of fat, and enjoy coconut oil in my coffee, cook with bacon grease and butter, and roast my veggies in olive oil.
-Exercise - I HAVE to get some exercise to lose. I walk between 30 minutes and 1 hour 5 or 6 days a week and/or do some bodyweight workouts 2 or 3 times a week
-Supplements - I've experimented with many for a variety of reasons. Right now I take vit D (low D is very common with hormone and thyroid issues), magnesium, SAM-e (helps with depression), B12, probiotics (to heal my gut), and melatonin (for insomnia)

Anyhow, that's my journey so far. I'll keep tweaking and experimenting as I go.

I've been on vacation so couldn't reply,but now I'm home and your response has been on my mind to respond.
I think I agree w/all you've mentioned..following is not as easy as knowing, but without knowing it's useless. Please accept my thanks, and hope we can continue checking on ea. other in the future..coming back from a vacation is always the time to get into a healthier lifestyle. I'm encouraged because of you. Thank you again. Take care. choices..

I had undiagnosed Hashimoto's and was able to lose 45 lbs (232 to 187) from July 2011-March 2012 on weight watchers! I did find, however, that for me it mostly taught me how to look at foods as... Not being calorically equal. If you use something like my fitness pal (or the FitBit app like I do) to log your calorie consumption, or any other free service for a similar idea, I think you can have success. Knowing you are hypo is so helpful... I know I would not have undone all of my hard work just to be halfway through the same weight again had I known about my Hashimoto's the first time.

Good luck!!

Thanks chel3fsea…I've been thinking of a fitbit/some kind of app…calories still count.