I need some advise to lose weight with an overactive thyroid...!

Surya mudra

Surya mudra is the remedy to balance under active thyroid. It also happens to be the weight loss mudra.
To do this mudra press down your ring finger firmly so the tip almost reaches the base of your thumb. Hold it down with your thumb. Hold the other fingers out. Do this for both hands. Hold for five minutes. For enhancing the heating effect, do it during the pitta(fire) time between 10 am and 2 pm.

Avoid: If having inflammatory condition like fever.
Drink several glasses of water. Hold it for 45 minutes per day can break it into smaller intervals of 15x3 or 10x4 minutes or however you prefer

Other benefits include diabetes control, boos a sluggish metabolism. It removes excess mucus from the body. It rectifies hypothyroidism, constipation. It complements treatment for cataract. Great way to combat lethargy.

Have fun with mudras!

Hi Fairycakes ..

Increase your Iodine intake . Kelp would help .

x daz x

The basic weight loss principles are exactly the same as for someone with a normally active thyroid. the problem is your metabolic rate is slow........

Are you having treatment for your thyroid at all?

Dear Fairycake,

Reading your post above, you are most certainly motivated and attempting to do all the right thing.

• However your BMI is currently just over 27 @ the age of 60.
• Although your Thyroxin prescription is monitored yearly, your prescribed 125 mgs of Levothyroxine a day needs reevaluating by your doctor, as I think it is no longer being effective.
• Can you say more on the the type of diet you went on to please?
• Also could you describe the nature, type, intensity levels of the 4 classes you attend each week.
• Have you gone through the menopausal changes and feel settled..or is that still an additional factor Fairycake?
• Have you asked for a FULL blood test for other hormones, and factors to be checked and made sure you are ok on them too?
• Your 2 stone gain: Just how long a period did it take for your body to put them on?

There are many many issues here..it is best not to jump in to alternative solutions till you have looks at all of these and with the help of your doctor..performed all the tests too. Then we can look at better managed , nutritionally rich yet appropriate calory for your age group and medical condition.

Hope this helps.. 🙂 Please feel free to reply here or get in touch .. if you'd like to look at details of how to improve your health and maintain a good healthy weight.

with warm wishes
Vathani

i was once big 6 years ago but i started joining fun run in our city and joined some clubs who do it regularly. they asked me if i can join them in their routine and i did. I enjoy it and now we are best buddies and I got some friends who care about my weight.

maybe this will also work for you.

What's your daily calorific intake? Is it under your TDEE?

Hi

If you are on any thyroid medication, you MUST NOT take any supplements such as kelp without speaking to your doctor first (my mother did this and nearly it nearly killed her). It sounds like your medication isn't at the right level so your first port of call should be sorting it out with your GP.

Next I would strongly recommend seeing a fully qualified nutritionist or naturopath who is fully trained and has experience of treating people with thyroid disorders. You will spot a good one as they will be able to explain the pathology of your disorder and how their recommendations work, will not tell you to stop taking your medication (but if you control it naturally , they will recommend you see the doctor about reducing/coming off meds), and they will have many testimonials from clients. An example of an excellent nutritionist for women's health is Dr Marilyn Glenville. I don't think she specialises in thyroid but if you can find someone who has similar credentials, you know you are onto a good therapist.

Finally, do not take advice on herbs/supplements from anyone unqualified no matter how well meaning they are as they will not have the full training a herbalist or dietician has to go through and many herbs interact with modern medicine in unexpected ways.

Hi Fairycakes,
Engage in regular exercises to manage stress and to [url]lose weight[/url]. Break meals in small frequent meals and prefer raw food over processed food. Drink more water than routine, avoid eating late and do not skip breakfast.

Hi have you ever tried the Clean 9 by foreverliving, it is amazing and your putting nothing but 100% natural products into your body. sometimes its good to try the natural route also, only if thats ok by your doctor of course

Can someone advise me on how to lose weight with an Underactive Thyroid?
I was diagnosed five years ago as having an underactive Thyroid. I have been prescribed 125 mgs of Levothyroxine a day and have a check up with my doctor every year, in fact my levels where tested 6 months ago.
Over the last five years my weight has increased As a result of my condition I have put two stone and constantly battle with my weight. I try my best to exercise every day even if it’s only walking the dog and follow a healthy diet.
I started this year determined to lose weight and improve my overall fitness. I do four classes at the gym and walk the dog every day for an hour and I have put myself on 5 2 diet. The month is nearly out and I haven't lost a pound.
I have started suffering some of the typical thyroid conditions such as ...

• Extreme Tiredness - then I want to eat sweet things.
• Cold hands and feet
• Dry skins
• Depression

I don't want to end up with more health issues due to weight problems, I am 5ft 7 ins and weight 12 stone 4 lbs and I am 60 years of age.
I would really welcome some advise.

Drinking more water will help you a lot. You can also drink green tea because green tea increases the metabolism. The polyphenol found in green tea works to intensify levels of fat oxidation and the rate at which your body turns food into calories.