hypothyrodism and weight loss

[naisa450]

i have hypothyrodism and i've been losing weight instead of gaining it what can i eat or do to gain weight

[PinkNinja]

Some people do lose weight rather than gaining it and I'm sure it's just a frustrating

I can only suggest that you look at calorie dense foods. Nut butters (e.g. peanut butter) are quite good as spreads as they contain plenty of protein and healthy fats. Healthy oils in your meals are good generally for example, olive oil, coconut oil and even butter from grass fed cattle (Kerrigold is from grass-fed cows, I believe). The butter thing was recommended by my dad's cardiologist. If you don't have much appetite at the moment that might be because your thyroid hormone levels aren't adequate yet.

Do you have recent blood test results? It might be helpful for people to see those if you have them.

I'm sorry I couldn't be more help but I expect there will be some more suggestions from other members who have experienced this. Most of us with hypothyroidism have the opposite problem but I know from past experience that the inability to keep weight on is just as frustrating and worrying. Some of our members with hyperthyroidism may have experienced weight loss too so hopefully someone will be along soon with more suggestions.

I hope things get better for you soon

Pink x

[Orla9298 in reply to PinkNinja]

Hello,

I've had the same problem as you, and yes exactly the same thing as the reply above should help! I have a body fat of only 14.5% and I'm trying to conceive, so I've got to get my body fat up to 18 or 19%. My gym trainer has told me to aim for 2500 calories but I've been managing to get as high as 3000+ some days.

Download yourself the app My Fitness Pal to track. Believe it or not, as well as putting on weight, my extreme fatigue symptoms are much improved so I think I must have needed the extra! I feel much better.

The easiest way is packing in more calorie dense foods so you don't feel sick from overeating. Here are the ideas I was given.

Breakfast: make a decent bowl of porridge but stir in a full scoop of whey protein and a heaped table spoon of nut butter. And Look up bulletproof coffee - I manage almost 500 calories in that. (Coffee blended with grass fed butter and brain octane oil - I also need a teaspoon of raw honey or xylitol to take the edge off the butter).

Lunch - Throw loads of olive oil on all salads, fish etc. And have a lump of cheese and a sliced avocado too on top of a balanced carb/protein lunch. I have new potatoes, cooked salmon, whole avocado and salad for lunch, and at least 2 tablespoons of olive oil on it.

Dinner just throw in loads of healthy fats and also increase portion size.

Snacks between meals - have some smoothies made from whey protein blended with full fat milk and an avocado.

Or 50g nuts.

Or 200g natural full fat yoghurt, over a banana, topped with flaked almonds.

After dinner snack - 2 or 3 squares of Lindt 90%.

Hope this helps! I do feel much better and have also been seeing a medical herbalist who has prescribed me a mix to support various things like my liver and strength to support my thyroid.

Of course be careful not to overdo it! I do a fair bit of exercise which is why I'm aiming so high like 3000-3500, start off a bit lower and weigh yourself after a week or two!

Xx

[Justiina in reply to Orla9298]

As you exercise it is no wonder you need more calories. Even healthy person feels miserable with minus calories.

2500 is barely upkeep calories for physically active person so upping calories to 3000 or over is smart of you. Women need certain amount of fat to keep their hormones running.

[Justiina]

I lose weight too even doing nothing and eating normally. Every time that happens I eat fats. To each warm meal I add spoonful of oil and I eat more nuts and coconut cream.

This spring I lost weight in short time and gaining it back is very difficult task. I lost 4 kilos ,basically just laying down ,and in 5 months I have gained two kilos. It's a battle as I can't eat more, not so good appetite and sort of poor digestion.

I eat five times a day.

Breakfast : big oatmeal with minced meat pie

Lunch :buckwheat pasta with chicken or tuna and mayonnaise and oil

Snack: coconut cream with nuts and berries and an egg

Dinner : a lot of potatoes with fish or minced meat and mayonnaise and oil

nightsnack :buckwheat/almond flour pancakes with apple.

[Clutter]

Naisa450,

I was advised to eat small frequent meals and have gained some weight using a protein powder.