Under-active Thyroid and weight?!
Question: Under-active Thyroid and weight!?
I have been on a healthy eating plan since september of last year and have managed to lose one stone and 5 pounds but it has been a very slow process!. I have actually gained three pounds and the rest of the weight will not shift!. I want to lose another stone!. I am five foot three and five years ago I was eight stone and very healthy until I started putting on weight and feeling very ill!. I was eventually diagnosed with my thyroid problem!. Any suggestions as to what I should do or why I am gaining weight would be very helpful!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
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I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid 8 yrs ago!.When you have an under active thyroid,I'm sure you know that your metabolism is a bit slower than someone that doesn't have a thyroid problem!.The medicine that they prescribe has a high content of sodium!.Which retains water,causing me to have alot of water weight!.So what I did was cut the sodium out of my diet!. After cutting out the foods high in salt ,I started to lose 2 to 3lbs a week!.I ended up losing 60 lbs in a year!.Along with the help of jogging and alot of walking!.For me I have to work harder than other people to maintain my weight!.I have to stay away from anything that contains flour!.I stick with whole wheat's and grains and fruits and veges high in fiber!.Just take the sodium out of your diet and you will see results!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
When you say 'thyroid problem' you'd need to be a little more specific since this is a huge subject!. Has any treatment (Thyroxine) been discussed!? I had a hemi-thyroidectomy about eighteen years ago and have not yet been prescribed meds!. There are numerous books on this subject as well as natural Vs synthetic Thyroxine but the best person to discuss it with is your Doctor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Thyroid problems will cause you to put on weight especially if it is "over-active"!. I would not advise any further dieting unless you consult with your local GP who will be able to point you in the right direction or give you additional medication!.
My mother in law has an over active Thyroid and she has gained over 5 stone since this started happening!Www@Answer-Health@Com
My mother in law has an over active Thyroid and she has gained over 5 stone since this started happening!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Your weight is fine, I have gained weight and thyroid is a little underactive but doc is still doing tests!. I am 5ft 5 and 12stWww@Answer-Health@Com