23 years
Last year I lost 25 kilo in 2 months after all tests the dr said that I have hashimoto disease I took the treatment but nothing changed and now am again gaining weight.how can I loose my weight?
Aug 16, 2014
Hypothyroidism, the chronic condition of an under-active thyroid, can result in a variety of symptoms, including: weight gain (caused by a reduction in metabolism), water retention, depression, muscle pain, increased cholesterol, fatigue, mental and more. Not only does hypothyroidism typically result in weight gain, but its symptoms and complexities make losing weight even more difficult.
Individuals with autoimmune like hashimoto's disease, have a harder time losing weight after their hormone levels are normalized. Experts aren't sure why this is the case, but there are several theories including a change in the metabolic “set point”, insulin resistance, and changes in brain chemistry.
Weight gain and the inability to lose weight may be a devastating consequence for many with hypothyroidism.
There are three factors that are to blame of hypothyroidism without losing weight with a difficulty losing weight :
>a changed metabolic rate, changes in brain chemistry due to illness and stress, and insulin resistance.
dealing with these points will help lose weight while in hashimoto .
THESE ARE CERTAIN TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND :
>Get your latest lab values for TSH, Free T3 and Free T4 from your doctor. You may have been told that these numbers were “normal”, but sometimes when these numbers are on the outskirts of normal, your metabolic rate may still be impaired making it more difficult for you to burn calories.
Additionally, new guidelines have redefined the normal range for TSH to be below 3, however, not many labs have implemented this guideline. Your doctor may be using old ranges.
Most people report feeling well with a TSH between 0.5-2. 0. Remember, thyroid medications are dosed in micrograms, (that is 1/1000 of a milligram), sometimes a teensy increase in the dose can make a world of a difference. Talk to your doctor.
> Consider the type of medication you are taking. Some report more weight loss with T4/T3 combinations (Armour, Nature-Throid, compounded medications) versus T4 medications (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Tirosint) alone. T4 is a precursor to T3, but some individuals do not convert T4 to T3 properly, and the T3 component is the metabolically active one.
>Consider the type of diet you are eating. full of sugar and simple carbohydrates is perfectly designed to cause you to gain weight .
To feel better and in some cases minimize or eliminate the immune system attack the better way to eliminate sugar
People with Hashimoto's usually have multiple food intolerances, especially to gluten. look for that.
My advice is to eliminate sugar, processed foods of all kinds, gluten, dairy, corn, rice and other simple carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates get stored in our bodies as fat. Instead, focus on eating lots of good meats and vegetables (preferably organic), and good fats like avocados, olive oil and coconut oil. Don't count calories, rather eat until you are satisfied. After an initial week or two of withdrawal, your body will start to thank you. You will start noticing stomach aches, bloating, acid reflux and fatigue subside. You will also start to lose weight without trying.
check also your insuline resistance ask your doctor about it.
>Consider taking a probiotic or eating fermented foods.
New research is showing that people who are overweight have an imbalance of bacterial flora in their guts. This means you could be eating the same amount of food as your skinny friends, and gaining more weight from it.
Probiotics and fermented foods that contain beneficial bacteria may be helpful with balancing your bacterial flora.
>Choose a physical activity that you will enjoy and continue, such as walking, yoga, swimming, Pilates, running, you can enroll in gym for regular exercising . Whatever you do, make sure you enjoy it to relieve stress.
>Be optimistic and acknowledge the positive changes you have made,no matter how small. Journal about the highs and lows of the journey as an outlet for frustration and as a way to look back at your progress when the going gets tough. deal with stress .
Remember change doesn’t happen overnight. It takes small steps to get from where you are to where you want to be. You can win the race if you stay focused and take slow, steady steps to get there. Do the best you can. Take a step further each day, pick yourself up when you stumble, and keep your eyes on the goal.
Individuals with autoimmune like hashimoto's disease, have a harder time losing weight after their hormone levels are normalized. Experts aren't sure why this is the case, but there are several theories including a change in the metabolic “set point”, insulin resistance, and changes in brain chemistry.
Weight gain and the inability to lose weight may be a devastating consequence for many with hypothyroidism.
There are three factors that are to blame of hypothyroidism without losing weight with a difficulty losing weight :
>a changed metabolic rate, changes in brain chemistry due to illness and stress, and insulin resistance.
dealing with these points will help lose weight while in hashimoto .
THESE ARE CERTAIN TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND :
>Get your latest lab values for TSH, Free T3 and Free T4 from your doctor. You may have been told that these numbers were “normal”, but sometimes when these numbers are on the outskirts of normal, your metabolic rate may still be impaired making it more difficult for you to burn calories.
Additionally, new guidelines have redefined the normal range for TSH to be below 3, however, not many labs have implemented this guideline. Your doctor may be using old ranges.
Most people report feeling well with a TSH between 0.5-2. 0. Remember, thyroid medications are dosed in micrograms, (that is 1/1000 of a milligram), sometimes a teensy increase in the dose can make a world of a difference. Talk to your doctor.
> Consider the type of medication you are taking. Some report more weight loss with T4/T3 combinations (Armour, Nature-Throid, compounded medications) versus T4 medications (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Tirosint) alone. T4 is a precursor to T3, but some individuals do not convert T4 to T3 properly, and the T3 component is the metabolically active one.
>Consider the type of diet you are eating. full of sugar and simple carbohydrates is perfectly designed to cause you to gain weight .
To feel better and in some cases minimize or eliminate the immune system attack the better way to eliminate sugar
People with Hashimoto's usually have multiple food intolerances, especially to gluten. look for that.
My advice is to eliminate sugar, processed foods of all kinds, gluten, dairy, corn, rice and other simple carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates get stored in our bodies as fat. Instead, focus on eating lots of good meats and vegetables (preferably organic), and good fats like avocados, olive oil and coconut oil. Don't count calories, rather eat until you are satisfied. After an initial week or two of withdrawal, your body will start to thank you. You will start noticing stomach aches, bloating, acid reflux and fatigue subside. You will also start to lose weight without trying.
check also your insuline resistance ask your doctor about it.
>Consider taking a probiotic or eating fermented foods.
New research is showing that people who are overweight have an imbalance of bacterial flora in their guts. This means you could be eating the same amount of food as your skinny friends, and gaining more weight from it.
Probiotics and fermented foods that contain beneficial bacteria may be helpful with balancing your bacterial flora.
>Choose a physical activity that you will enjoy and continue, such as walking, yoga, swimming, Pilates, running, you can enroll in gym for regular exercising . Whatever you do, make sure you enjoy it to relieve stress.
>Be optimistic and acknowledge the positive changes you have made,no matter how small. Journal about the highs and lows of the journey as an outlet for frustration and as a way to look back at your progress when the going gets tough. deal with stress .
Remember change doesn’t happen overnight. It takes small steps to get from where you are to where you want to be. You can win the race if you stay focused and take slow, steady steps to get there. Do the best you can. Take a step further each day, pick yourself up when you stumble, and keep your eyes on the goal.
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