Comments on: Hypothyroidism Weight Loss, Is it Really Possible to Lose Weight?

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:47:39 +0000

Angela,

If you do suffer from hypothyroidism then you need to be diagnosed by a doctor and you need to take thyroid medication on a daily basis. If you don’t then you will eventually experience so pretty bad health issues that can be avoided through proper treatment. These issues include memory loss, depression and in the later stages heart disease and myxedema coma which is abnormally low body temperature, effects you overall mental being, causes edema and in the long run even death if left untreated. This is a disease where treatment is a part of your daily routine. It basically only requires taking 1 pill as directed each day and a visit to your doctor twice a year in order to live a normal healthy functional life. Your depression and weight gain will be under control through proper medical treatment.

As far as your boyfriends comment I’m sorry that you had to hear that from him, feel a little better knowing that he apologized for it and I hope that he is a little more sensitive toward what you are going through in the future and that he starts to support you instead. Get to the doctors and keep your chin up. It’s not as bad as it seems or as it could be.

By: Angela

Angela — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 11:29:07 +0000

I am not taking any medication for my hypothyroidism,but I am considering it. I feel tired and irritable alot. Some days my jeans fit ok and other days they are so tight, I can’t zip them! I get so upset, I want ot cry. I told my boyfriend that winter will be here soon and I have alot of jeans in my closet that I will not be able to wear or can’t wear anymore! I have to do something.I have a new grand daughter, she is fat and has a big head. I walked in on my boyfriend talking to her and playing, He said, “You have a big head and a fat belly just like your grandma.” This really hurt my feelings! I told him that it did and he apologized. I really need strenght, encouragement and ambition to lose this unwanted weight! I am 50lbs. over weight. I feel depressed alot, I need good friends, not someone who is gonna hurt my feelings.

By: Alka

Alka — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:21:57 +0000

I have been on hypo thyroid medication for the past 10 years also and like Kate cant seem to get the hormone levels normal though my thyroid is intact. Do yoga exercises for 1 hour and meditation for 45 min morning and 30 min. evening. Am more or less careful with diet. But problem of bloating is uncomfortable. Weight loss is sooooo little despite being disciplined.

Am going to follow your advice on bloating. But weight loss is such an uphill task.

Any advice to vegetarians?

Thanks

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:18:14 +0000

I had thyroid cancer 10 years ago. My entire thyroid was removed. Ten years later and the Dr. still can’t get my hormone levels normal. we alternate doeses and still it doesn’t work. I’m either off the chart one end or the other. I take synthroid, but there’s not a strenth that works for me. I am going crazy trying to lose weight. Is natural hormones better?

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:54:38 +0000

Thank you Brenda! I’m glad that I can help.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:55:36 +0000

For most people losing weight it’s a struggle, for those that have added difficulties such as hypothyroidism, it’s a mightmare. Your tips and information here are spot on and I look forward to reading your future articles.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:10:39 +0000

Thanks Maureen! Too many people get caught up with the weight loss aspect of being healthy and not looking at the whole picture.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:02:36 +0000

I completely agree with your last statement that our goal should be to become healthier individuals rather than trying to become a certain size. I’d rather feel great on a daily basis than look like a model and feel like crap!