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How To Control Weight When Suffering From Hypothyroid?

I have hypothyroid, I have been gaining alot of weight but exercise alot and eat alot of greems and drinking milk and water..I havent been sleeping more then 2-3 hrs a day due to falling three times this week,got black n blue on arm and side leg plus on other side my head wound bump Im feeling very off balace & lose concentration alot
Thu, 29 Dec 2016
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Hello and Welcome,
I have to say that I need more information to adequately address your thyroid issue such as are you on medication and how much? What is your TSH value? Do you have Hashimotos, the most common type of hypothyroidism? The diets for the two forms of hypothyroidism are different.
The treatment is to optimize thyroid function, avoid soy products, and follow a regular reduced calorie, increased exercise program.
It seems important to consult with your physician regarding why you are falling so much and are suffering from the symptoms you have as this may also be a contributing factor in your struggle with weight loss.
Just having the diagnosis of low thyroid is not a reason anymore for not being able to lose weight if you are getting proper treatment to keep your body metabolically stable.
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How To Control Weight When Suffering From Hypothyroid?

Hello and Welcome, I have to say that I need more information to adequately address your thyroid issue such as are you on medication and how much? What is your TSH value? Do you have Hashimotos, the most common type of hypothyroidism? The diets for the two forms of hypothyroidism are different. The treatment is to optimize thyroid function, avoid soy products, and follow a regular reduced calorie, increased exercise program. It seems important to consult with your physician regarding why you are falling so much and are suffering from the symptoms you have as this may also be a contributing factor in your struggle with weight loss. Just having the diagnosis of low thyroid is not a reason anymore for not being able to lose weight if you are getting proper treatment to keep your body metabolically stable.