Loosing weight with Hypothyroidism.

[ArmyLBS]

Well first off I am in the military so working out isn't a problem. It just seems that since I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism(HT) I am unable to loose weight. I don't put weight on but I can't take it off either. I am currently deployed to Afghanistan and I am trying to put forth more effort while I am deployed. I have a little more time and I am not tempted(sp) by all the things that are readily(sp) available while in the states. If anyone has a suggestion I am all ears.

[Emma-Leigh]

Well first off I am in the military so working out isn't a problem. It just seems that since I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism(HT) I am unable to loose weight. I don't put weight on but I can't take it off either. I am currently deployed to Afghanistan and I am trying to put forth more effort while I am deployed. I have a little more time and I am not tempted(sp) by all the things that are readily(sp) available while in the states. If anyone has a suggestion I am all ears.

Get treated for your hypothyroidism with the correct medication.
Diet and workout.
Profit.

;)

[Phil0911]

I have hypothyroidism too.

I am treated for it, and my levels are balanced.

I lose/gain weight as easily as I did before I had a thyroid problem.

Make sure your treatment is correct, eat well, train hard.

[foxbody351w]

You need to get a current bloodwork done and get a copy of the levels to see for yourself that you are being treated optimally. There are things you can do in the meantime to help your condition, Ive been Hypo for 2 years now and managing it pretty well.

Low carb diets are NOT good for hypothyroidism, a general low-ish carb diet is fine with a controlled re-feed day thrown in once a week or a moderate carb/deficit calorie diet would be good as well. But keto is not recommended with thyroid issues. Also, you can take selenium and forskolin, b-complex, and add parsley and iodized salt to your foods to help your thyroid. You DONT want to take thyroid glandular products or "kelp" or seaweed products claiming to help your thyroid. Unless you know you have low iodine levels these products can slow your thyroid more, and the glandular products contain zero actual thyroid hormones, but the thyroid they do contain has been radiated which also ironically slows your thyroid down. NOT what you want.

Certain sports vitamins in high-ish doses can block/slow/interfere with thyroid hormone properly functioning..these include: tyrosine, l-carnitine, and ALA, and "green" energy drinks that contain wheatgrass/barley, all of which have been very popular for fat loss and carb-shuttling but in high doses can inhibit the thyroid.

Do you know if you have adrenal fatigue as well?? Sometimes low thyroid symptoms are similar to low adrenal function/burnout and simple steps can improve both conditions and get you back to normal...take low doses of caffeine or better yet avoid it completely, get plenty of sleep, vitamin C and vitamin D, HIIT cardio instead of LISS, LISS tends to burn out the adrenals with the amount of days/lengthy time per session, keep your cardio short and intense.

Ask your doctor!!!! If you arent feeling great then ask the doctor!! They dont seek out each patient and make sure you are 100%, they assume whatever they gave you fixed the issue unless you tell them otherwise.

[vic_V8]

being a Army veteran of Afghanistan myself (today makes the two year anniversary of me being home), I know it's difficult to get certain things over there if you aren't on a big base like BAF. I was Camp Blackhorse when I wasn't doing ETT stuff.

That being said, what about ordering some T3, I'm sure someone here is more of an expert than I am. But it seems like it would at least help.