Losing weight with Underactive Thyroid
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Losing weight with Underactive Thyroid
| Sat, 04-28-2007 - 11:31pm |
Hi Ladies,
Does anyone have a hard time losing weight with an underactive thyroid?
I had my son in June of 2004 and I gained 70 pounds while preggo with him, I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid about 6 months after my son was born. My levels are always fine and I eat healthy (I do not exercise as much as I should, single mom not alot of time) but I have been stuggling with these last 20 pounds...very frustrating that my son will be 3 this June and I still have baby weight! Grr!
Thanks for reading..
Jillian

Hi there,
I also have an underactive thyroid and am currently taking a thyroid medication called levothyroxine. When you have an underactive thyroid it does affect your metabolism and in turn affects your weight. You can undergo some blood tests by your doctor to see what level of medication is suitable for you. Sometimes your doseage can be too low and is affecting your ability to lose weight.
good luck!
I have the same problem. Although it's been years since I was pregnant (!), I do have trouble losing weight. The pounds seem to creep on with no problem, but taking them off is nearly impossible for me. I don't know how much more I can cut my caloric intake and still be healthy! I know I need to exercise more than I do, but by the time I get home from work at the end of the day I just don't feel like doing it. I used to be so physically fit and athletically active, and it was relatively easy to stay slim. But after being sort of dormant the past two years (and with the late-40's body changes), it's harder to get active again. Granted, I only have about 20 pounds to lose - but it's still a hurdle. I've even tried some of the over-the-counter pills, but I'm a little scared of the way they made me feel, so I quit taking them.
Jana