Hypothroidism - Hashimoto's disease
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I have an underactive thyroid which has reduced my metabolism to virtually nil. Whilst medication has stablised my thyroid, I cannot lose the extra 30 kilos I have gained. I exercise (swimming only as I have a prolapsed disc in my lower back) and my diet contains a lot of fruit, vegetables and fewer dairy products and carbs. Do you have any suggestions? Cheers, Danielle
Asked by Danielle
, 32 weeks ago
Answers (2)
Answer #1 (link) Answered by Cheryl
, 26 weeks ago
Hi Danielle, I too have underactive thyroid and have been on thyroxine more than 10 years. When I first started treatment I lost a lot of weight very quickly but in recent years it came back in spite of very healthy diet and 7km walks every second day. I did some research which indicated a possible link between autoimmune hypothyroidism (e.g. Hashimotos) and insulin production problems like inability to process carbs. With my doctor's supervision I went on the Atkins diet which has very low carb intake and lost 15kg and have kept it off for 3 years.
Answer #2 (link) Answered by anna
, 3 weeks ago
i have has Hashimotos disease i caught it early and i had a blood test a month ago and it normal at the moment but i cant lose the weight i have children as well.
i get tired very quickly what things do i need to eat i have had cravings for choclate and icecream my children eat healthy but me i try to eat vegies and i lovee tuna sandwitchs as well what do you think i need to do with my eating and i get lazy like i dont want to do anything what do i do
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