Hypothyroidism questions...

[buttercup78]

So I was dianosed with hypothyroidism and started taking medicine 4 months ago. I am starting to feel human again but the WEIGHT My weight will not budge. I quit smoking 1.5 years ago and before I quit, I could lose weight at the drop of a hat. Now it doesn't matter how clean I eat, how much I work out, or any combo...it's not budging So for those of you who have been there and done that, how long did it take for things to level out?

Also, I have a follow up with the doctor to see if my meds need to be adjusted, but still...this seems ridiculous.

Thanks in advance

 

[lorrayne]

It could take at least a month or two of strict clean eating before you start seeing a drop in weight. I can't afford any cheat days as they show up on the scale quickly....can we say a 5 pound weight gain in a day for one bad eating day? Yes, we can....and then over a week to lose the 5 pound weight gain. Sigh.

But, you will need to get your free T-3 and free T-4 tested periodically to ensure the levels are correct for you.