Question

Anyone have thyroid issues and on meds? If so, any issues loosing weight?  

Answer 1

I have no thyroid so I take levothyroxine. I lose slowly and only if I stick closely to plan.  

Answer 2

Yes I have lost weight but it is slow.  

Answer 3

Yes. I’m on medication for it and my doctor told me it will be slow but can be done. Hand in there! ❤️

Answer 4

What kind of meds are you guys on?  

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@mccoy - I am on 125 mcg of Synthriod. Have lost 55 pounds in 2 yrs. in WW. slow but steady. Don’t give up!  

Answer 5

I was before this quarantine but slowly

Answer 6

Yes very slow

Answer 7

I'm on 250mg of synthroid. I had to start taking the real synthroid because my body was rejecting the man-made hormone. I've lost 36 lbs since 2-2-20. It's not as easy, I really have to watch what I eat and stay in my points.  

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@snappy 36 lbs in 2 months ? That’s amazing Ww used to say 2 lbs a week is healthy

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@snappy that’s wonderful! I’m on levothyroxine right now, and wondering if that’s not the right choice for me.  

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@mccoy that’s what I’m on. It’s generic for synthroid 100 mg. Been on it for 4 years now since chemo treatments effected my thyroid.  

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Sandy. that's what I was on. I still take 50 of the levothyroxine, but they had to do 200 of the real because my body wouldn't use it. I was on it for 16+ years when that happen.  

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@mccoy I am too & have come to a stand still! Confusing for sure but I stick to program b/c I am half there & feels great.  

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@snappy when what happened? Was your TSH not coming down? So they switched your meds?  

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@hydatid . it was my TSH3 (it's the one that's shows how your body is breaking it down)

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@snappy Thank you. Good to know! My doc only checks TSH & Free T4.  

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@hydatid . I was taking my meds on a regular schedule and my levels weren't balancing out and i still had symptoms that i knew weren't right. So my doctor did the extra test to see if it was breaking down right.  

Answer 8

Yes I sm 125mg synthroid. The loss is slower but it does work. Also exercise that helps. I use a treadmill for 40 minutes a day.  

Answer 9

On Armour thyroid. Have just reached my lifetime status.  

Answer 10

If your doctor has your dosage right no problem. Maintenance is easier for us due to a side effect of most of the meds we take.  

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@snappy Mullins Thunhorst yes, I just spoke with my doctor the other day, I am beginning to think either dosage or the med I’m on just isn’t a fit. He upped my dosage for now on his own until I can go get bloodwork. Praying it works

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@mccoy Getting the right dosage is key. I lost and have maintained since 1999. For me menopause is much harder then my thyroid issue.  

Answer 11

Yes, on levothyroxine 250 microgrammes. It's slow but steady.  

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@limicoline I’m on levothyroxine as well.  

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@mccoy be assured, it IS possible to lose weight while taking this vital medication.  

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@limicoline I am on the same for my thyroid. Also slow but losing.  

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@ladin Good on you! It's a tougher road but well worth it. I have already reversed my diabetes and am not quite at goal yet.  

Answer 12

Yes but I following the ketogenic diet so result is better now

Answer 13

Yes, I take synthroid, weight loss is slow but I also haven’t done much exercising either.  

Answer 14

Total thyroidectomy. Weight loss is very slow! 125mcg levothyroxine.  

Answer 15

I've been on synthroid (150mcg) for 60 years. Lost 50

Answer 16

Yes and I take medication for it. As of 01/04/2020, I am down 16. 8 lbs.  

Answer 17

Yes, very slow ! Hang in there!  

Answer 18

Yep, it is a slow process. I have lost 49. 2 lbs. I am 4 years in. I got a dr. note as I hit a plateau. I was hovering 45 lbs. & wasn't losing. I am about 2/3 to goal.  

Answer 19

Yep Oroxine

Answer 20

Yep on 125 gr.  

Answer 21

Thyroid out since 2011. On meds for life. Been on smallest to largest dosage. Weight fluctuates. To those who are on the highest dosage, keep an eye on how your joints and you are feeling. The higher dosage, the higher chance if the meds effecting your organs. If your joints are hurting talk to your doc to possibly take you down to the next lower dosage.  

Answer 22

Hypothyroidism since 9 weeks old. take meds for life on levothyroxine weight loss is up and down now i have spinal arthritis thyroid meds i heard due cause. bone loss iver time but alot is from wear and tear & jobs and falling twice in 2 years hurting back exercise is not easy

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@mehala7938 so sorry

Answer 23

I've been on synthroid ot levothyroxine for about 30 years. You might need dosage adjustments as your weight changes. I've already had mine dosed down with a loss of 25 pounds.  

Answer 24

Yes slow about a lb a week but it’s coming off.  

Answer 25

SLOW. thyroid removed years ago on Levothyroxine for life. Blood test often to determine level.  

Answer 26

Yes. It’s makes it slower

Answer 27

YES, and l am frustrated enough to scream right NOW! l did well until last August when l went to help my mom for a bit. seems every since it just keeps going up. a bit here. a bit there. by now l am up 12 pounds from what l was. l am so mad at my own body! Seems the harder l try. just a joke.  

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@foredate I feel your pain. Have you tried changing your routine/eating patterns? Like you, I lost then life changed and I I stopped doing WW. Came back last May and have lost 25lbs. When my weight loss slows, I try to change food/exercise routine. I hope that helps.  

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@foredate that’s how I’m feeling

Answer 28

Great question. and great answers!  

Answer 29

Very good question I just started taking my low-dose medication a few weeks ago I’ve been curious to know how this will affect my weight loss as well

Answer 30

Been on thyroid meds for about 15 years and the weight loss is really slow. I been ww for just over 2 years and down teetering between 48-53 pounds loss. My blood work is fantastic. Getting here has been extremely slow.  

Answer 31

Thank you everyone. This helps. I’m approaching mid 40’s so I think I just need to find the right meds and dosage. I’ve been on for 4 years and slowly weight goes up. And slowly we have to keep increasing dosage. I’m pushing my doctor now for something new once the lockdown is over.  

Answer 32

Hypothyroidism since I was 16, but I do take medication for it! I’m down 23 pounds! 18 more to go to reach my goal weight! Surprised you haven’t been put on meds!  

Answer 33

Yes. I have had hypothyroidism for many years, and in September 2019, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto autoimmune disease. My medication was increased. I’ve lost 3 lbs since I started WW in late Feb. It is slow, but for reference, I’m post menopausal, and don’t have a lot to lose ( I’m 12 lbs to goal). It is frustrating reading how some ladies lose 3 lbs in a week. But, I remind myself I’m on my own train, on a different track, I’ve lost 3 lbs I could have easily gained instead, & I’ve medical issues I’m fighting against. I know I will reach goal. It’s just going to take patience. A lot of patience. I have noticed what I don’t lose in pounds, I’ve lost in inches.  

Answer 34

My first time on WW I lost 30lbs. to reach my goal. Found out about my under active thyroid near the end of that journey. Go figure!  

Answer 35

Had thyroid cancer in 1986. Full thyroidectomy. Yes it's harder to lose weight but it can be done. On Synthroid since I'm 17 years old.  

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@thacker . me as well.  

Answer 36

Yes. Just a very slow process with lots of fluctuations

Answer 37

Yes been a struggle sine i was in my 20s im 61 now and still obese

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Im sorry, it's so hard

Answer 38

Yes, I find it very challenging and frustrating

Answer 39

Take levothyroxine, have Thankspe 1 diabetes, and on an insulin pump. Weight loss was slow but made LT in 16 months. Hang in there and track everything you eat.  

Answer 40

Take levothyrozine daily. Lost 50 pounds in 8 months.  

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@lyrism I take that too but struggle losing. It’s a long slow process for me.  

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Jo@cleo5276 Scalone Scamorza me too

Answer 41

Take meds for Hypo. I am below my goal. It did go slowly but just had to be adamant about logging my foods. Still have to be careful with my eating. I do splurge but get back to it next day.  

Answer 42

No. But I do have to workout to lose weight because I have a slower metabolism. I have lost 70 lbs so far. You can do it even with thyroid disease.  

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@lam3 how

Answer 43

I am, finally, but 0. 4 to 0. 8 lb a week. It took being regulated on meds (not just ON meds) for over a year. This is my 6th time on weight watchers and it's finally coming off. I have to be extremely dedicated with no cheat days and very few sweets. In the past I gave up but I'm not going to this time.  

Answer 44

Yes it is a slower rate but it happens. I take Nature-Throd 130mg so a really high dose. It took a lot of trial and error for my doctor to get to that script and dosage but now I'm at almost 40 lbs lost

Answer 45

What plan are people on who have no Thyroid and take Meds?  

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@downing I am on blue. I also have Crohn disease as well, so blue contains the bulk of food that doesn’t flare me up.  

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@rubious Thank You.  

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@rubious I am on Green Plan right now. May need to look at differences.  

Answer 46

I do, take meds for hypothyroidism ~ have gained & struggled to take weight off for years. On WW purple (along with daily walks) I have lost 20lbs since 1/1.  

Answer 47

Very hard to loose weight if your thyroid is low mine is I’m not on meds yet. They keep an eye on it

Answer 48

Yes I have problems

Answer 49

No thyroid now for 10 years, on levothyroxin for that long, Plus being 70. I definitely have trouble losing weight and KEEPING it off. Exercise has no affect on my messed up metabolism at this point in my life. It does get discouraging.  

Answer 50

I am, but stil consistently losing around 2 pounds a week. Try cutting down on salt in a big way and drinking more water too

Answer 51

I have been on the same med and have been battling weight issues all my life. You just have to work harder and eat healthier and I’m 81 and been on WW for about 20 years. I no longer go to meetings but follow the plan

Answer 52

Yes. It’s super slow. Add that to the fact that my hypothyroidism pushed me into early menopause at 33. am now 46. I have to have ALOT of patience with myself.  

Answer 53

Under active thyroid, taking Levothyroxine. I’ve lost 35 pounds so far.  

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@costumier me too and lost 95 lbs

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@imaginal9840 Wow!  

Answer 54

I was eating too many fruits in a day so I really watch that and also lots of water everyday. Not sodas

Answer 55

I think we're all agreed that it's a tough challenge when our bodies are against us, but hopefully we can see this as a steep hill to climb and support each other through the rough patches.  

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@limicoline Definitely need to support each other!  

Answer 56

Remember we’re not all supposed to be a size 8 or 10 or 12. Look at your siblings. I had 8 siblings and they ranged from 5 foot with black curly hair to one sister who was 5’10 with blonde straight hair. I’m in the middle at 5’4 with straight blonde/gray hair. Once when I worked at the airline I got down to a size 8 but it was hard to stay there. I’ve been a 14/16 for most of my life. Be realistic

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@rebound9 yes i get it. But aside from my two pregnancies, I’m the most I’ve ever weighed right now. The weight just keeps creeping up

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Cut back on carbs

Answer 57

Yes, very slow going.  

Answer 58

Yes! So frustrating!  

Answer 59

Yes. I’m at the hospital doing last day of scans to see if the surgery took care of it. My weight is a big issue

Answer 60

I’ve been on synthroid for 20 years. No issues.  

Answer 61

I am on Levothyroxine. I am also 81 yrs old. It took me 5 months to lose 20 lbs. I have to stick to it or I will easily gain it back.  

Answer 62

I have lost 28 on meds.  

Answer 63

Yes hashimotos thyroid hard to lose weight

Answer 64

Hypothyroidism on desiccated thyroid I’m 55 and losing slow and steady close to goal 161. 8 today 143 Track Journal Walking outside Water water water I decided to quit alcohol during Covid 19 Only eat carbs once a day sometimes twice this helps me Good luck you can do it

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Yes frustrating

Answer 66

Yes I have thyroid disease and Hashimoto's disease. I have lost 37 pounds since January 6.  

Answer 67

I have a mass on my thyroid. Gained 15 pounds and on no medicine. Not eating hardly anything

Answer 68

@sculpture I have the same problem I hate it no matter what I do or eat I m the same wait

Answer 69

The meds gets your thyroid issues to near normal. You should only be having trouble if your thyroid medicine isn't working correctly. I lost weight with hypothyroidism. If you stick to the green plan, which is more accountable you will lose weight. I am now on the blue but you now will have to be accountable for the amount of 0 point foods you eat. You need to figure out what you can and cannot eat to lose weight.  

Answer 70

I am on meds, I started my new way of eating Feb 20, I have lost 24 pounds. I had a Dr appointment today and she is lowering my meds and said I would probably have issues losing with this change. I am kinda upset, but we will see. ‍♀️

Answer 71

If you have thyroid issues, eat soy products sparingly. I found, out the hard way that walnuts should be used sparingly also.  

Answer 72

ME its hard but hanging in there.  

Answer 73

I have hypothyroid and I have been able to lose weight slowly but surely. Ive taken Levothyroxine for 10+ years and I'm about 50lbs down from last June. :)

Answer 74

Yes and no issues When I stick to the program but I think it might be a little slower than some

Answer 75

Not if I stay on plan! It is a bit slower, but check that up to being almost 70 as well as thyroid.  

Answer 76

Yes , I have Hashimoto’sdisease which is an autoimmune thyroid disease and I am losing weight on WW. I can not eat all of my weekly points and just eat some on weekends . I also only eat when I’m hungry and need to avoid refined sugar and carbs , but I have lost 15 lbs in 6 weeks .  

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@radiomicrometer8821 Vecchio great progress!  

Answer 77

I have hypothyroidism and hashimoto's and I lose weight but I have to stick to the plan exactly. I found when I eliminate gluten and avoid dairy I lose faster.  

Answer 78

I have hypothyroidism & take Lecothyroxine. If I eat whatever I want, I can gain several pounds in a week. The program works for me!  

Answer 79

Had thyroid removed 2016 due to papillary thyroid cancer. did RAI. take synthroid 112. put on more weight each year gained a total of 30lbs. started WW and have lost 32lbs since November 2019. have never felt better. just changed synthroid to 100 this month.  

Answer 80

YUP. ALL ABOUT HOW MUCH YOU EAT & WHAT YOU EAT. DEFINITELY NEED TO EXERCISE. I GO WALKING EVERYDAY 3-5 MILES

Answer 81

I take meds and still loose it is just a little slower good luck

Answer 82

I was losing steady only had 10 pounds to go. I had to go on Synthroid a month ago and gained 8 pounds in a month . I was still ate and exercised according to program. I only take 50 mg. I can't even lose a pound. Any suggestions?  

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@parlance4751 what plan are you on. I am on Green Plan. I do not have s Thyroid and take 150mcg 4 days a week and 175mcg 3 days a week.  

Answer 83

Exercise a little more each day if u can

Answer 84

I’m on small dosage. My problem is not my AIC but my high insulin numbers and I tried the med but the side effects too harsh so I’m finding it very tough

Answer 85

Thanks everyone for sharing! A great help.  

Answer 86

Yep i have trouble losing weight

Answer 87

Me too

Answer 88

Yes no problem

Answer 89

Earlier this year lost 12 pounds, thyroid cancer. Surgeon removed my thyroid, on 75 MCN of Synthroid.  

Answer 90

Yes, I’m on Levothyroxine and have lost 67 lbs.  

Answer 91

No, I am on levothyroxine. I've lost 26 pounds so far.  

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I have lost the same amount this year and I am on levothyroxine also, 137 mcg

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@ostrowski what plan are you on?  

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@sculpture Arbuckle what plan are you on?  

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I only take 50 mg a day. Could my dose be too low, . I just started on it in January and gained the weight and can't lose it . I was thinking my dose is too low.  

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@ostrowski I take 100 no problem losing if I stay on program

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@downing I am on Blue: 23 points

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@parlance4751 this is standard treatment. Your doctor will need to review your medication by drawing bloods, usually every three to six months. 50 is a regular starting dose.  

Answer 92

Thyroid Cancer in 2011. Total thyroidectomy on Synthroid 100mcg and Cytomel 5mcg. Hard to lose and maintain weight loss. The doctor says my levels are good, so it has nothing to do with no thyroid gland. I beg to differ.  

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@deluge448 agreed. My doctor initially told me same - but I work out- hard- 5x a week and don’t eat horribly- something’s gotta give

Answer 93

Yes its taken years but started WW and walking last week of Jan down 18 lbs slow but steady