Weight loss help - Thyroid condition

**Karritto** · Posted On: 8/17/2008 7:49am

Hey! I joined a gym recently to learn boxing and mma. It's an excellent place and the classes are intense, which is what I need. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism (underactive) three months ago and have been on prescription hormone replacement. I expect to lose weight faster than I did before the diagnosis, but I would also like to help with a controlled diet. I tend to eat a lot of grains, oats, vegetables and fruit with meat in the evening. I feel I should increase the protein though because I only eat meat at night typically. I'm also trying to cut back on fatty foods like fast food and sweets, although I love cookies. =P I also mention I drink a lot of water, no more than two cups of coffee a day and love green tea. Any other suggestions?

**Eddie Hardon** · Posted On: 8/17/2008 4:52pm

Your post is slightly puzzling in that if you have an underactive Thryoid, I would have thought that you would be putting on weight.

Personally, I suffered from an overactive Thyroid and was so ill it wasn't funny. One of the side effects (there were many) was losing 3 stone (42lbs) unbelievably quickly. A Chinese TCM doctor halted it - to the surprise of my own family doctor.

Get your doctors' advice. After all, they must have been the person who diagnosed you so should be able to offer suitable advice.

**Karritto** · Posted On: 8/17/2008 11:24pm

Originally Posted by Eddie Hardon

Your post is slightly puzzling in that if you have an underactive Thryoid, I would have thought that you would be putting on weight.

Personally, I suffered from an overactive Thyroid and was so ill it wasn't funny. One of the side effects (there were many) was losing 3 stone (42lbs) unbelievably quickly. A Chinese TCM doctor halted it - to the surprise of my own family doctor.

Get your doctors' advice. After all, they must have been the person who diagnosed you so should be able to offer suitable advice.

I have, but I also lost a lot because I worked hard. I take medication for the thyroid, which stabilizes the metabolism. I'm trying to get down to my ideal bodyweight.

**Asriel** · Posted On: 8/18/2008 2:44pm

Now you're on Thyroxine (that's what they gave you right?) it should be easier to lose weight. Before Macho appears and tells you to read the stickies; READ THE STICKIES!

There's some real good info in there.

**Big Dozer** · Posted On: 8/18/2008 10:57pm

Well I do have good news. I heard somewhere that your taste buds die off as you get older. Which is why you hate broccoli so much as a kid. Like now, I love steamed vegetables I could eat a full plate like candy. I have a minor thyroid problem and I get off weight pretty easily.(Keeping it off is hard though) I posted my diet on here somewhere but its nothing new. The majority of it is common sense. High protein low carb. Take your vitamins, say your prayers and be a good little Hulkamaniac lol. This also wont slow your social life, like when I go out with friends I know what to order. Chilis has a great diet menu. Lean chicken and steamed vegetables. Granted if your friends are like mine you will get a great deal of fag comments. Oh and no eating after dinner. Stay hydrated, I drink a gallon of water a day. Dont half ass it, once you get going it should be easy. FYI , I dont know how much of a sugar fiend you are, but you can have sugar withdrawals.

**A.D.D** · Posted On: 8/19/2008 7:54am

Originally Posted by Karritto

Any other suggestions?

Yes, read the stickies like was suggested.

Also make sure you read about healthy fats. Most people neglect that macronutrient.

**Karritto** · Posted On: 8/19/2008 8:48am

Originally Posted by Big Dozer

Well I do have good news. I heard somewhere that your taste buds die off as you get older. Which is why you hate broccoli so much as a kid. Like now, I love steamed vegetables I could eat a full plate like candy. I have a minor thyroid problem and I get off weight pretty easily.(Keeping it off is hard though) I posted my diet on here somewhere but its nothing new. The majority of it is common sense. High protein low carb. Take your vitamins, say your prayers and be a good little Hulkamaniac lol. This also wont slow your social life, like when I go out with friends I know what to order. Chilis has a great diet menu. Lean chicken and steamed vegetables. Granted if your friends are like mine you will get a great deal of fag comments. Oh and no eating after dinner. Stay hydrated, I drink a gallon of water a day. Dont half ass it, once you get going it should be easy. FYI , I dont know how much of a sugar fiend you are, but you can have sugar withdrawals.

I work at the Olive Garden and always order off out diet menu when I get there. Fortunately, I hate alfredo sauce and love marinara. A lot of people think it's very weird, but hey I prefer the healthier stuff.

**A.D.D** · Posted On: 8/19/2008 10:14am

Check out the ingredients on that if you haven't already. A lot of sauces have HFCS in them to make them more delicious.

**Karritto** · Posted On: 8/19/2008 10:46am

Originally Posted by A.D.D

Check out the ingredients on that if you haven't already. A lot of sauces have HFCS in them to make them more delicious.

Oh I know. One thing I do to compensate is always order lunch portions and get water or hot tea. Never soda.

**AeroChica** · Posted On: 8/19/2008 8:44pm

My best advise (other than sticky reading) is to have some protein at breakfast. A few eggs or a protein bar will go a long way to making you feel full and satisfied throughout the day, which means eating less, which means losing more. Good luck!