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Underactive thyroid gland
Hi
I've just been diagnosed with this condition. Fortunately I haven't put weight on, however, I would like to lose a bit and it does not shift easily at all!
I've found that if I keep things really simple it aids my digestion and speeds up my metabolism. I've definately noticed a big difference if I cut out or really cut down on alcohol, wheat, dairy products, tea and coffee oh and sugar. Also I've cut down the amount of red meat I eat. Food combining is another way to speed up your metabolism. Basically don't eat starchy foods with protein. So you could have chicken and veg but not potatoes, pasta or ice. You can find books t the library explaining it in more detail. Well better than I can anyway!
Hope this helps.
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Underactive thyroid gland.
I could be wrong, but I think if your thyroid is underactive that there is little you can do about it apart from avoid certain vegetables (cauliflower, I think, is one to be avoided), but do have a regular blood test and take the medication.
I have been thyroid underactive for years, have a blood test every six or twelve months, and am currently prescrived 75mg. Thyroxine daily.
I'm three stone overweight, but I think that's more to do with my enjoyment of food, rather than the thyroid.
Best of luck.
Marcia.
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Underactive tyroid
I have an underactive tyroid and I am
having 100g of eltroxin daily plus I walk
an hour everday and I amon a strict, I`m getting
frustrated cause I can`t loose weight at all! I wish
if you could help me.
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Weight and an underactive thyroide gland
wow! thats a lot of responses to my first posting. Sorry that you are all having the semilar difficulties as I am but I am glad that I am not alone. I dont know about you guys, but i have tried and tried to speak to my doctor about getting help or advice or something to help me loose weight. But I just don't think that they are listening to me. I am on 100mg thyroxine for the last 8 years. Now i feel really scatter brained, can't often get my words out, have really bad skin, otfen feel like there is a pressure on my throat and cant keep my weight under control. Yet my blood test says I'm fine. I have now increased my thyroxine by 25mg (I know I shouldn't) but I feel much better for it! A year ago my doctor suggested a wheat free diet and that worked for a while. I have lost a stone in a few months. I did put that all on again though since I started getting symptoms though.
If anyone here eats a lot of whaet and has the willpower, I strongly suggest you try wheatfree for a while.
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Underactive thyroid gland
Hi
Im was diagnosed with it when i was quite young and struggled to get pregnant with it. i gained 4 stone and lost four stone then put 3 back on then lost 3 the put on 2 then lost it again and at the moment im fat again and have just discoverd that there is a book out there that incourages you to eat the right food to lose weight. I know some one who has lost 2 and a half stone without excercise !!!
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Underactive thyroid and slimming pills
has anyone tried slimming pills as another way to lose weight I dont feel thyroxine helping much
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Underactive thyroid gland
Hi there,
I have recently been diaganosed. I am really struggling with my weight, I have also been feeling very down. I am trying really hard for it not to get the better of me. My diet and excerise are both good, but my gp tells me to be a little more patient and that my thyroid should regulate with the increase of my medication. I read a message on this forum the other day which has given me hope, it was from a lady saying that she managed to lose 3 stone while having an underactive thyroid. I am away with my husband for the weekend, but when I get back I intend to up the anty. I will let you know how it goes, but just try not to give up.
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Underactive thyriod
u are not the only one, i was diagnosed with Underactive Thyriod Disorder when i was 10 and have been on medication for 9 almost 10years now! Its true, it is hard to lose weight becasue your thyriod is a hormone. Hang in there medication does wonders
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Underactive thyroid gland
hi i have an underactive thyroid, and aslong as i take my meds im fine but you have to make sure you are on the right amount. Ive just had my 7th child and not able to have anymore so ive started a calorie count diet, which im finding hard weighing everything i have only started last wednesday but i bought a latterall and its brilliant ive set myself 600 in 12mins not there yet but hoping soon. Please tell me about yourself. if you would like to email me on alec@aucott.orangehome.co.uk and chat by the way my name is bernadette and i want to lose 5 stone.
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Yes that would be me lol
Hi there. Yes I have an underactive thyroid gland. When you have this and it is not treated you do usually gain a lot of weight although most of it is not actually fat. You didnt say if you are already reciving medication for this. If you are on thyroxine or similar then your weight should gradually go down of its own acord. ofcause things arnt always that simple and if you have only just started taking tablets you may not yet be on the right dosage. Thyroid hormone regulates your metabolism so less thyroid makes you feel tired and sluggish meaning that you probably arnt or wernt getting much exercise. There are a lot of factors to consider. You may find this www.squidoo.com/coldfeet a starting point for information and help with this. A normal 5 fruit/veg per day healthy diet should be all that is neded along with a little exercise but everyone is different. PS Don't eat lots of cabbage, cauliflower or brocoli. These are so not thyroid friendly LOL.
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Underactive thyroid problem
hiya, i have a thyroid problem, also i am taking epilim, clonazepam, ramipril, painkillers for back problem along with thyroxine and am finding it extremely hard to lose weight, i was reading the above article about the vegetables which got me a bit worried about as i love to eat brussel sprouts are they the same as cabbage,cauliflour or brocoli as i have them daily and by the pan lol!, also would my other medication probably be slowing down the thyroid medication.  
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Underactive thyroid problem
hiya i am have a thyroid problem also i am on epilim i was diagonsed with thyroid 2years ago i am on 100mg i am also finding it very difficult to loose weight even worse because i am getting married next may and i am very careful with my diet i do go to the gym just once a week . since i was diagonsed with underactive thyroid i have gained at least 4 stone in weight .just had my thyroid test done 2 days ago so just waiting for my results i was only diagoned with epilipsy last october so that does not help matters i would love to here from other suffers out there is there a solution out there ? alibob 44 email mdb48@rocketmail.com 
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Littliz
Thanks for you advice because I eat loads
of cabbage and broccoli.I am doing alot of sacrifices
but the weight is still there! I guess it`s so frustrating
because I gained 4 kilos in 5 months.
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Kelp will help.
Kelp is a natural remedy for slow thyroid. You can find it in a health food store. You could look it up online for more info. I take kelp for my thyroid problem, it has helped. It is not a quick cure, but will slowly improve thyroid function.
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Kelp will help
Thank you so much for the information. Does it come in pill form? Did it help your weight loss?
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Kelp pill
Kelp does come in a pill form. I have not really noticed a difference in weight loss, but I have noticed a difference in energy. I used to wake up tired in the morning after 8 or more hours of sleep. Now I wake up with enough energy for the whole day. I am sure the energy will in turn raise my metabolism. It is a slow process. My natural Doc says it could take 6 months to a year for everything to get regulated. Kelp combined with healthy eating and exercise. I have been taking kelp for about 6 months now. I do notice if I run out of pills my energy level plummets. Recently I have seen wonderful results through the Rice Diet. It may be my thyroid returning to normal finally. I don't know.
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Underactive thyroid
I have just been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid. I have gained 20 pounds since I have started seeing this doctor.
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Hi...
Hi, I've just seen your message, I've had an underactive thyroid for 10 years now and 3 years ago lost 5stone in 9months through Weight Watchers. I was very strict with what I ate as I knew I'd have to work slightly harder than most due to my underactive thyroid. My advice is to look at watch your diet and exercise quite a bit to beat the tiredness an depression that comes with hypothyroidism. All my life, I'd been big and when I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, I was told I'd probably put on more weight and not be able to lose it. So with every passing year, I got bigger and accepted that, that was my destiny.
I've managed to maintain my weight for 3 years now and believe me, if I could do it then anyone else can and more importantly, you've got to want to lose weight because you want to not because sociey dictates you should be size 10 or 34-26-34!
Hope this helps!
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Diet
Hi there,
I have just read your messeage, and it has given me some hope. I have recently beed diaganosed with an underactive thyroid, it has left me feeling quite down and very frustrated I am really struggling with my weight. I have a good diet and I try to excerise when I feel up to it, I enjoy running but I haven't been getting the same buzz out of it lately, so are you saying if I keep on my diet, my weight will start to come down .Do you take any medication or supplements?
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