Hypothyroid-Menopausal=Hot Mess

[Ivy]

Hi Ladies,
Here's the situation, I've been Hypothyroid for 20 years I got tested at my annual physical like I always do and I'm so off. My thyroid is so low it's off the charts, which explains the weight gain So while my synthroid adjustment is working to put me back within normal range. I'm eating at maintenance calories for me that's 1600-1700 and I just finished a paper workout Jessie Hilgenberg. I'm thinking I should do a program of lifting heavy with cardio about 3-4 times a week. I need to lose some fat, I'm not expecting to lose a lot if any until I can get back within normal. I don't think I should cut my calories seeing that this is an hormonal /metabolic issue. Has anyone else had this problem?

 

[FitGran]

Ivy, I had the same problem. I am on the other side of menopause now, but weight management is still something that I deal with. Getting your synthroid dosage corrected is a big start, but what I learned is that food quality was as important as quantity for me. I had to work on eating clean and reducing/eliminating prepackaged foods. I have been able to lose 50 pounds over the past two years, but it was slow. My diet is not perfect but I try to eat whole foods and limit added sugars and saturated fats. Good luck to you and don't give up.

 

[Ivy]

Ivy, I had the same problem. I am on the other side of menopause now, but weight management is still something that I deal with. Getting your synthroid dosage corrected is a big start, but what I learned is that food quality was as important as quantity for me. I had to work on eating clean and reducing/eliminating prepackaged foods. I have been able to lose 50 pounds over the past two years, but it was slow. My diet is not perfect but I try to eat whole foods and limit added sugars and saturated fats. Good luck to you and don't give up.

Thanks. I am trying to eat mostly whole foods and limit my sugar and processed foods intake. Your right it is a much slower process trying to lose the fat. I won't give up because I would be worse off without working out and trying to eat right.