Dieting and weight loss with a funky thyroid
Click here for page 1 – symptoms and effects of thyroid disorders on weight loss
Any of those symptoms could be caused by a number of things. So please get the blood test rather then rushing to assumptions. A blood test at your annual (you go annually, right?) physical is the easiest way to define the level of thyroid hormone in your blood. If you don’t think you have a problem with your thyroid/metabolism, then there’s certainly no rush – the effects can take years to noticeably affect your health. However, if you’re finding it excessively hard to lose weight, please get your levels checked.
I’ve seen a few types of ‘natural thyroid balancers’ online – I haven’t looked into them and would be hesitant to recommend them as a primary means of treating the problem, but I’d love to know if anyone has tried them to any level of success. I was really resistant to taking a daily pill before this, but it’s been very effective and unobtrusive.
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Here’s a little shout-out to those of you with puppies – hypothyroidism is extremely common in dogs! If you take a look at a good shelter’s website, you might see a number of dogs listed as being on thyroid hormone that’s rapidly improving their weight and shape from table-like back to happy, active dog. Please think about checking it out, even if you think he’s just a lazy, fat dog – there might be a svelte sweetie hiding underneath.
Trying to lose weight with a thyroid problem can feel like an exercise in futility – and it is, through no fault of your own. Please seek out medical treatment for the condition, and watch as all that effort you’ve been practicing suddenly… works the way it’s supposed to! 
Ok, that might be a little optimistic. Your thyroid is a huge contributor to your weight… but… it’s certainly not a cure-all. If you’ve been overweight, your body’s set point might set higher. Your body gets used to be overweight, and fights to keep that weight on – you can stay at a higher weight, even eating the same amounts as someone who’s never been overweight. No, life isn’t fair :-\. Your insulin levels may be off kilter after dealing with the stress hypothyroidism places on your body. These are both major problems that can really set back your weight loss attempts, even after taking care of the thyroid levels in your body. Please see your doctor about dealing with these conditions as well… One suggestion that seems to be nearly universal though, and recommended to everyone, is a long period of low-intensity exercise every day. 45 minutes or an hour of walking is going to do your body good, no matter what. (Also exceptions to that, but you know who you are. Always ask your doctor before starting any exercise regimen).
Also – make sure you’re taking the right dosage of thyroid! It might be easy to take the pills and feel you’re covered, but make sure you go in for a check up on your TSH levels 6 weeks or so after you’ve started treatment. Even with my unapparent hypothyroidism, I needed an adjustment (way) up in my dosage to bring my levels back to normal.
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