Quote Originally Posted by limewave View Post
182. Up 1.5 lbs.
I do have hypothyroidism, so I know it's harder to lose weight, but shouldn't I be making some kind of progress instead of moving up the scale?
limewave: I also have hypothyroidism and believe me, I feel your pain. I had not had a stable TSH for the past 5 years. I ditched doctor after doctor for treating my lab results instead of treating my body. It's very important that you find a GREAT endocrinologist that will listen to your story and set you on the right path to wellness. Just because your TSH may show within normal levels does not mean that you are well... every person is different.

I found my new endocrinologist 6 months ago. He took me off of a blood pressure medicine that I was on that he thought was contributing to making me listless and tired. Immediately, my energy level came up!! He adjusts my thyroid meds every six weeks by very small increments to keep my TSH where it appears to be optimum for me. He also noted that I have had high Glucose levels on my blood work for years, even though my previous doctor never mentioned it to me. I now take a med to control my Glucose levels as well. If I lose 5 more pounds he is going to take me off of a cholesterol medicine that I have been taking for 10 years!

For the past 10 years I had gained 5 pounds a year even though I have always eaten healthy, managed calorie intake and did some sort of exercise.
I had a personal trainer for 1 year and did not lose a single pound!! Yet,
in just 6 months of working with my new doctor, eating well, riding my bike and taking spin classes, I have lost 23 pounds. It has been coming off slowly but surely. I wish I had a faster/better metabolism, but I'm working with the hand I was dealt.

A good endocrinologist can really make a difference, and don't settle for a doctor that won't talk to you about your body, your nutrition, your energy levels... they can't just treat our lab results. If your metabolism isn't right, the best you will ever be able to do is to keep from gaining.