http://www.metabolism.com/2009/07/06/win-weight-loss-consultation?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=win-weight-loss-consultation Metabolism, weight loss, diabetes, thyroid and more. Join the experts! Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:12:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.metabolism.com/2009/07/06/win-weight-loss-consultation#comment-1207 Leslie Lippert Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:55:59 +0000 http://www.metabolism.com/?p=1439#comment-1207 I am at a total loss as to how to loose weight! Five years ago, I became chronically fatigued, and had lots of other symptoms that led me to believe that I was hypothyroid. My Dr. tested me, and declared that I was not, and suggested that I should excersise more. My symptoms continued, and I began to gain weight at an alarming rate. I went back several times, presenting with hypothryroid symptoms, and he finally admitted that I was "borderline hypo with a TSH over 5" but "we don't treat that." I lived the next two years with debilitating symptoms and weight gain that I simply could not control with diet and excersise. By the time I found a doctor who was willing to treat me, I had gained over 50 pounds and had developed fibromyalia as well. Even then, it was difficult to get treatment - but finally he relented. Now my TSH is below 1, and my fatigue is not quite so so debilitating, however my weight loss efforts are dismal. I know that my metabolism is very slow - because my temp. in the morning is usually under 96. I've been on Adkins for six months now - keeping my carbs under 20 grams a day, and relying on lots of fiber to keep me from being terribly hungry - but I've only managed to lose about 13 lbs. I know there has to be help for me, but I just don't know what to do. Five and a half short years ago I weighed 140 lbs, had energy to burn and felt great, and looked pretty good too!. Now I weigh 180 lbs, live with chronic pain, and fatigue, and I'm unable to work. I've done a huge amount of research into hypothyroid and all the problems it causes - and bringing my TSH down has brought my glucose, triglicerides and cholesterol down, but not my weight. I am fearful of developing diabeties and really need help. I take Armour Thyroid, which has been much better for me than Synthroid was, but still - I am startled and upset when I see a picture of myself - looking fat and puffy instead of toned and slim. Please help me! I am at a total loss as to how to loose weight! Five years ago, I became chronically fatigued, and had lots of other symptoms that led me to believe that I was hypothyroid. My Dr. tested me, and declared that I was not, and suggested that I should excersise more. My symptoms continued, and I began to gain weight at an alarming rate. I went back several times, presenting with hypothryroid symptoms, and he finally admitted that I was “borderline hypo with a TSH over 5″ but “we don’t treat that.” I lived the next two years with debilitating symptoms and weight gain that I simply could not control with diet and excersise. By the time I found a doctor who was willing to treat me, I had gained over 50 pounds and had developed fibromyalia as well. Even then, it was difficult to get treatment – but finally he relented. Now my TSH is below 1, and my fatigue is not quite so so debilitating, however my weight loss efforts are dismal. I know that my metabolism is very slow – because my temp. in the morning is usually under 96. I’ve been on Adkins for six months now – keeping my carbs under 20 grams a day, and relying on lots of fiber to keep me from being terribly hungry – but I’ve only managed to lose about 13 lbs. I know there has to be help for me, but I just don’t know what to do. Five and a half short years ago I weighed 140 lbs, had energy to burn and felt great, and looked pretty good too!. Now I weigh 180 lbs, live with chronic pain, and fatigue, and I’m unable to work. I’ve done a huge amount of research into hypothyroid and all the problems it causes – and bringing my TSH down has brought my glucose, triglicerides and cholesterol down, but not my weight. I am fearful of developing diabeties and really need help. I take Armour Thyroid, which has been much better for me than Synthroid was, but still – I am startled and upset when I see a picture of myself – looking fat and puffy instead of toned and slim. Please help me!

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