weight gain-cant lose thyroid related?
Hi all I am 6 years out and have maintained my weight loss very well until this past year I have gained 15 lbs. I have always eaten low carb and I can honestly say I've tried everything! I use my fitness pal to count calories I now am eating paleo after trying south beach weigh****chers Atkins ketogenic. I know 15 isn't a lot but afraid if I accept this weight gain, I will keep on creeping up until its out of control. I am hypothyroid and take 50mcg of synthroid a day. Any advice?
Do you have your thyroid levels checked regularly? It does sound like that may be an issue, if you have been on just 50mcg, it's possible you may a need a prescription adjustment. Worth asking ~ I just requested a full panel because I don't feel my own is working as it has for the past several years and want to see if mine needs adjusting as well. Keep us posted ~
You should get your thyroid checked, but 15 pounds in a year is only 150 additional calories a day (easy to do the further we get out- I am 6.75 years out). I would get out the measuring cups and food scale and make sure my portions are accurate.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
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