Weight Loss With Hypothyroidism (You're Doing it WRONG)

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If you have hypothyroidism and you are struggling to lose weight, you aren't alone! Many thyroid patients suffer from weight gain and the inability to lose weight mostly because they are following the wrong advice.
If you have low thyroid function or a sluggish thyroid and you're trying to lose weight, here's how to do it:
Step 1. Start with a fresh set of thyroid lab tests. Getting your labs tested first will give you valuable information on how well your thyroid is working.
Step 2. Focus on thyroid function and thyroid medication. Adjusting your medication can have a huge impact on your metabolism.
Step 3. Eat for your thyroid. Focus on eating high-quality whole foods while avoiding processed foods.
Step 4. Improve your gut health. Improving your gut health will have a positive impact on thyroid function. Probiotics and prebiotics are a good place to start.
Step 5. Manage your stress. Because of the connection between your thyroid and cortisol, stress can bring down your thyroid and metabolism.
Step 6. Exercise regularly and stay consistent. Get your heart rate up to 50-70% of max for 20-30 minutes 3-4 times per week.
Using these tips will help you lose weight without running the risk of damaging your thyroid.
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Disclaimer:
Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: www.restartmed.com/what-happe...
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@adaharrisonn 9 ай бұрын

I am also WILDLY sick of doctors telling you to remove stressors in your life like thats something that you can just decide to have or not have.

@PebbleBeachLife 6 ай бұрын

This doctor mentioned rhodiola root and exercise to combat stress, so I hope you are not referring to him.

@tragedy-and-comedy 5 ай бұрын

I cut all toxic/drama people from my Life including mother and sister. This reduced my stress by 80% alone 😅 Check out videos on Cluster B personalities and Covert narcissism and Daughters of Narcissistic mothers. You might find out you’ve been a magnet for people with personality disorders like I was, not knowing for decades. Stress in itself is not a thing, its trigered by people around you. Wish you a stress free Life.

@AmiraLeo 5 ай бұрын

So true! Like life is stressful at times and there's really not much to do about it, thanks for your advice and for making me feel bad. 😅 However, I watched a TED talk once and apparently it's been shown that what matters is how you react to the stress in your life, instead of trying not to be stressed and then being depressed, because you're never going to achieve that.

@straynekokami720 4 ай бұрын

Is not about stressful situations, it’s HOW you approach them. Saying this from someone who had a lot of mood issues when younger and has been going to therapy for years. Now I barely get mad or stressed about anything really.

@Anna-rb6rg 4 ай бұрын

in this video it was recommended to reduce the stress (response to stress factors), and not get rid of the stressors themselves

@haikuoflife 9 ай бұрын

I'm hypo and lost 80 lbs by eating a high fat/protein in the morning because it helped me feel full for most of the day, then another protein meal within 6 hrs. I take chromium picolinate to help with sugar/carb cravings. I also do daily cardio and every 2-3 days strength training. It was a big commitment and am still working on shedding the last few pounds. My A1c tracks at 4.5 without any medication when I was tracking at 12.5 a yr ago. I actually followed Dr. Berg's advice. I'm glad it worked out.

@SuperVeeveez 8 ай бұрын

That’s awesome!! Good job on keeping up with your routines !! 🎉

@willmejia2k6 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. It's good to know we're not alone in this healthy lifestyle journey. I also watch Dr. Berg for advise. 😅 Congrats for the weight loss. You'll definitely reach your ultimate goal.

@Runvijay_singh 2 ай бұрын

That's awesome!!

@anngerschwitz4132 Ай бұрын

I've been thinking for the last couple of weeks to eat in the morning. Not at night. I will fast first for 5 days or so then do it. Ive fasted before but sometimes I block my progress. My husband is not a carnivore like me and says " be decplined". I think I need a kick start. 😊

@admar6934 2 күн бұрын

You're not supposed to do any intense exercise with hypothyroidism but if you do you shouldn't exercise too much keep it under 20 minutes or less ,because hight intense exercise deplete T3 since it forces your body to use more of it when is slow already. You're not lazy when you don't want to exercise is just your body telling you it needs rest because you don't have all the energy it needs to be used ,you might feel good afterwards but that turns into stress so do something low impact

@amberlynnfitness Жыл бұрын

It's true , I lost 38 pounds adjusting my Thyrovanz Bovine Thyroid glandular and taking Berberine. No diet or exercise. Just this. In fact I ate junk food and soda whenever i felt like it. As an experiment that it is all about hormones and NOT eat less move more. Now I have tightened up my diet because I have been stuck with the same weight for a year and also keeping an eye on my thyroid levels, insulin and my iron deficiency which also plays a role in higher blood sugar .

@Dancinggirl2020 11 ай бұрын

Adjusting how? What were you taking and how did you change it? I just started on thyrovanz so glad to hear it’s working for you 🙃

@amberlynnfitness 8 ай бұрын

@@Dancinggirl2020 adjusting the dose of Thyrovanz. I actually used how i felt and what the scale was saying in between the 3 month lab work. Alot can change in 3 months. I personally think that is too long to wait. So basically if you are taking 200 mgs lets say. Try taking 225 and if the scale is going up then try taking 175 mgs.. Basically you want to try to find the right dose for the weight you are at at the time. I really feel like as you lose weight you need less of it but i am still working on it. Slow process

@vickystewart8050 11 ай бұрын

How can you get your doc to agree to do all these tests? I find they gloss over symptoms and want to blame everything on age and menopause 😢

@cathywilcox8744 Ай бұрын

Totally agree with this!

@laurenwilkinson622 18 күн бұрын

i paid for mine on medichecks, its around £80 but worth it

@janiceg7661 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I’ve been dieting IF, low fat, mostly raw vegan, no dairy, no oil, and the weight loss is slow. I can’t figure this weight issue out and I’m so tired of it. The high effort required to lose an ounce is discouraging, especially because I know if I eat even a crumb off diet, I’ll be up lbs.

@Anna-rb6rg 4 ай бұрын

I am sure that it is impossible to be a raw vegan and receive the necessary amino acids in a form easily digestible for the body and in the required quantity, as well as fats and vitamins in an quick available form What does your body make cholesterol for hormones from?

@travisinLA 3 ай бұрын

Need to eat healthy fats not low fats scrap the vegan

@katedaniels9623 11 ай бұрын

I get the feeling that health insurance pharma offers only synthroid and levyrothyroxine

@Amber_107 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. You are doing a service to humanity. I have been on t3 medication for a yr and my life has changed.

@goombabear 9 ай бұрын

Yes. I give up as well. My diet is simple, I eat very little processed foods. I am now concentrating on walking and using a stepper several times a week. That's all I can do. At least at my age I have a good heart, no high blood pressure or diabetes and no high cholesterol.

@tammyhoushour8070 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your video's. ..they are very encouraging and I feel like someone understands and helps better than any endo I've ever had. ❤

@RP-oj2pi 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this information, especially regarding types of medicine that work better than others.

@ATumblelinaTruth7777 11 ай бұрын

Thank You Doc 🙏🌻

@Alexandravi22 3 ай бұрын

Finally someone is saying it, I wasted so many years trying every traditional diet and realizing it's not gonna work for me

@metternstrupkristensen2507 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, thank you and thank you. How nice with a doctor that understand. My doc doesn't seem to have the word Hashimotos in his vocabulary ... That makes it a bit "going uphill"... Hurray for you and the You Tube info. I love'em! Best regards Mette

@amandaspear3373 Жыл бұрын

Could you possibly speak to the patients that no longer have a thyroid? Especially in regards to weight loss. I don’t think I’ve ever heard you speaks to this issue. Thank you!

@disneyworlddreamer Жыл бұрын

He Saud this video is for those patients

@PeaceIsYeshua Жыл бұрын

@@amandaspear3373, at 00:53, he says this video covers thyroid removal. ❤

@niliberl7560 11 ай бұрын

And i will add how Doctors from famelliy to endos will not do this list of test except for TSH , if you have no thyroid , in my expiriance and a vew others the only test we are given is TSH , a d i know he sead this video is good for ppl with no Thyroid but on the other hand you are asking us for tests no one gives us , It is not OUR foult that i know i ask everytime i see my doctor for this tests The answer is just "we'l first see how you tsh is "

@niliberl7560 11 ай бұрын

@@disneyworlddreamer but the list of tests he is asking for are ot given to ppl with out a thyroid ,only test is TSH

@emilybh6255 11 ай бұрын

Eat an optimal species appropriate diet of primarily at least 80% raw water rich fruit (not dried) and water rich raw vegetables including vegetables with seeds like cucumbers and tomatoes. Tender leafy greens like the lettuces and a few nuts and seeds abut 1/4 cup per day or less. You can eat as much as you want of these things and you will lose weight easily. I promise. Just avoid cooked foods ( except steamed veggies or soup once in a while), and avoid animal products. Avoid grains and legumes. They are not conducive to losing weight nor are they as healthful as fruit is and they can't be eaten raw unless they are sprouted.

@anita6761 9 ай бұрын

I am actually waiting on the results of a full set of labs,hopefully due tomorrow.

@ceciledelrosario409 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing...you help a lot of people especially me. 😊

@mirnaschmeller3649 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Dr. Childs. Now I understand why I haven't been able to lose weight even though I've been doing intermittent fasting, and a very low carbs diet😟for over a year. In fact, instead I've gained 35lbs which I couldn't understand why. I don't snack, and most days I only eat a meal/day.

@selyemperzsa1 11 ай бұрын

Most probably you have insuline resistance, get tested for this and go to a professional dietetician.

@RationalNon-conformist 9 ай бұрын

@@selyemperzsa1dieticians usually offer poor advice!

@RationalNon-conformist 9 ай бұрын

@@selyemperzsa1it’s more likely that they have thyroid issues.. low carb actually helps with insulin resistance and if they are not losing weight, they more than likely need thyroid hormone.

@selyemperzsa1 9 ай бұрын

@@RationalNon-conformist I lost 15kgs by setting up insuline resistance diet with professional dietetitian, I eat 150-160gr of carbs. It has nothing to do with carbs restriction.... and I can keep the weight off without medication. She will not lose 1 pound without the proper diet. (I actually cannot even take thyroid medications anymore, because it causes dementia like symptoms for me).

@anngerschwitz4132 Ай бұрын

Have you tried Carnivore Diet? There are lots of videos about it. I did 6 mths of research before starting. Just a thought...😊

@aidan84917 9 ай бұрын

Doctor, thank you for yours video. Very helpful. Question: i hav Hashimoto. Can i get off from synthroid /20 years/ gradualy and take supplements to support my thyroid, decrese antibody and lose weigjt. Did you see patients like this? Thank you in advance.

@katedaniels9623 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate this information but ive never seen this guy respond directly to any comment

@landslide82 Жыл бұрын

All the foods you mentioned were to help thyroid function. No thyroid anymore, so do these foods affect thyroid "hormones" function as well?

@jasmwong262 11 ай бұрын

Thanks

@user-sq4gy6vr4h Жыл бұрын

Thanks dr ❤❤❤❤

@carmendr41 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information, you were able to educate me more than my Endocrinologist doctor. I'm currently without medication 💊 after 2020. As soon as I stopped the medication, I lost 70% of my hair. Now, I'm scared to take any medication.

@haikuoflife 9 ай бұрын

This happened to me too. I upped my vit D3, take a B Complex, zinc/selenium, and eat a high protein diet. So I have huge patches of short and long hair, but at least it's growing back normal and not thin and brittle. If you were within normal limits and then stopped taking the medication, then your thyroid would go back to baseline and the outcome can be hair loss. Wishing you all the best.

@somxcx 4 ай бұрын

the way ive been diagnosed since i was 16 and didn't even know all of this.

@franceslopez36 11 ай бұрын

I have been taking pure t3 for months now and it isn't working. I am also on metformin and I also take berberine. Nothing works! I do have to say that I was severely anemic. My ferritin level was 7! I started taking iron supplements and a week ago I got my first iron infusion. Before getting the iron infusion, I got my iron up to 33 so between diet and supplements, I did improved my iron levels. Is there anything else I can do? It's disheartening to work out 5 days a week, follow a strict diet and still not lose 1 pound. My t3 levels were low but now they are super high, out of range so obviously the t3 is not getting to my cells. Help!

@lisamaldonado2334 11 ай бұрын

I would love to hear your opinion on protein powders, are they helpful or harmful? I like to use them to get more protein in my diet.

@dimitrarothweiler7999 9 ай бұрын

so is it better to not be on a medication that’s “wrong for you” than be on one at all? What if you don’t have a choice on your thyroid meds?

@Kaz-fb9lz 2 ай бұрын

What can you do if your doctor won’t prescribe enough medication to get your thyroid labs in the optimal range? My labs are just under the very top of range and Dr says it’s good, but I don’t feel good and keep putting on weight.

@RationalNon-conformist 9 ай бұрын

I disagree with low carb being damaging.. many of us do really well on low carb/zero carb. I don’t do well with probiotics/prebiotics, they make me bloated. We are all so very different. As long as we listen to our bodies & do what’s best for us, that’s enough.

@Anna-rb6rg 4 ай бұрын

Everyone has their own understanding of "low carb", that‘s the problem.

@asefavijaykumar324 7 ай бұрын

what do u suggest if thyroid test are normal but one has all the symptoms of hypothyroid and have thyroid cyctic nodules which due to which the neck is protruding. (scan shows benign nodules). loodin weight seems impossible. i would love to hear from u what can be done to get rid of these cystic nodules and loose weight too

@StillIRise2023 9 ай бұрын

He did

@anneduff9294 Ай бұрын

Regarding food containing iodine (or simply iodine supplements).. do we need iodine if we no longer have a thyroid? as in post RAI? thanks

@anisabegovic6076 7 ай бұрын

What if your T3/T4 is normal but overall TSH is high- I take lots of supplements in general and my endocrinologist keeps raising my dosage… I previously took levothyroxine and I been taking Synthroid for about year or so..

@marymckay7154 11 ай бұрын

Just checking...is this the same protocol if you have pernicious anemia die to intrinsic factor? Thank you.

@sonjafischer3181 8 ай бұрын

How can I get suppliments that are affordable? I have done intermittent fasting where I will only eat between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM with no results. I am to the point of just giving up food, completely. I don't even care anymore. I just need to lose weight.

@Seiyakou 5 ай бұрын

Good day, I would like yo ask for your advice. I have visited two endocrinologist and diagnosed with multi-nodular goiter with the size of 1.4 cm here in Japan (by Japanese doctors). I was told no need to worry and it is benign and they told there is no medication is required. If my goitre becomes bigger then they suggest to be operated. I am at loss because, my siblings got treated with medication, when they had the same problem (they got treated in the Philippines). I was wondering for years bow why I am gaining weight even if I am not eating that much and doing a lot of workouts. And nothing is helping. I am frustrated because somehow the doctors in Japan are not helping at all. Could you please give me any suggestions or advice please. Is there a medication for this other should I to do an operation instead? Please I need your honest advice. Thank you.🙏

@pr-tk5cc 11 ай бұрын

@Dr.Westin child's Can one take sea moss after thyroidectomy?

@amyshort4681 11 ай бұрын

Can you speak to those who’ve had VSG surgery? I have half a thyroid and VSG a year and half ago, am on synthroid and the weight isn’t budging. It’s hard to eat a enough calories.

@PeaceIsYeshua Жыл бұрын

The _video description_ has a *summary.*

@StompMom5 10 ай бұрын

VERY HELPFUL 👌. Could you maybe do a video on protein powders? My struggle to eat meat is great. I grew up vegan so I never acquired a taste for it but I won't touch vegan garbage of any kind. They're loaded with pesticides that also cause thyroid problems. I do eat meat sometimes but I also drink isolate. Is isolate good for thyroid and weight loss?? I buy clean isolate with only that one ingredient but I've heard so many mixed stories about protein powder and weight loss. Some info on this topic would be SUPER 🙏🙏😊😊

@Anna-rb6rg 4 ай бұрын

in this video it was recommended to reduce the share of highly processed foods as much as possible All protein powders fall under my definition of what should be avoided eat egg pancakes

@fknhippieschick 7 ай бұрын

I need you to call my Doc and explain this toher please. I have saying for a fewmonths now i need a stronger dose of meds. Finally conviced her to switch me to Aromor and then she completelly cut the dose from 125 levo to 30 Armor. I started to feel like crap again, worse then I already was, her ansswer was to tell me to theLevo again. I dont want on the Levo. I havea Dairy issue. I also have wide spread pain and I don't what is causing it. I have brought it upto my doctor, never once asking forpain meds, and she blows it off like I am makiing it up. I see an Endo next month, it has taken my 6 months to get in. I am hopin to ask him for adocot recommendation and to see if he will change my meds to the way I want them.

@RayRizo-oy8pb 2 ай бұрын

What about having blood work for food allergies as this may be setting off Hashimoto's.

@agsmom04 11 ай бұрын

Dr Childs, what about a long time (over 5 years) very low carb eater, in late stage Hashimotos whose fasting glucose is too high for the amount of carbohydrates I consume? HbA1C is pre-diabetic range. Fasting glucose is routinely above 90 and often above 100 and only rarely (zero carb day or completely fasted measuring later in the day) going as low as high 70s. Would my "normal" but outside of optimal lab numbers be related to my unexplained rise in glucose? This is a more recent occurance and i have had an unusual stress load of late, but am doing everything i can to manage it.

@zarasbubble1748 10 ай бұрын

As a T1 diabetic.. Stress raises your blood sugar significantly so that is having an impact. He has mentioned Berberine quite a lot in other videos, have a watch and consider supplementing it to see how things go. What is your most recent hba1c? How close to pre-diabetes or diabetes are you? I use Berberine myself as I also have insulin resistance and it helps a great deal.

@Churylz 4 ай бұрын

you may want to check out Dr Paul Saladino who was low carb and explains how this can be detrimental long term

@7kadenza762 Жыл бұрын

Went on a low fat diet and lost a lot of weight. I gained it back when I started to eat normally. I don't have it in me to do it again. Im setting out to find a new endocrinologist to hopefully help me with my meds. I'm eating right and working out so . . .

@RationalNon-conformist 9 ай бұрын

Low fat is terrible for hormones.

@gqasemi8171 11 ай бұрын

Is it safe to take rhodiola daily?

@jeepgurl1379 7 ай бұрын

My doc never recommended treating my gut.

@MiguelCardoso_mcphototours 11 ай бұрын

I've just discovered your channel and I'm loving it. I'm a 57 overweight man and I was overwhelmed learning about these three supplements: Magnesium Collagen Creatina Unfortunately now I feel very confused, which one should I take, should I take all, maybe a couple of them... If you could help me Doctor, would be great. Thank you so much and keep up the great work.

@josphinenzivu6415 11 ай бұрын

Take zinc, selenium, magnesium an hour after taking your levothyroxine meds early in morning an hour before food

@aliciaw.6754 9 ай бұрын

Anyone have medical insurance recommendations for doctors that will run these tests? I have Kaiser and for 6 years now all they will run is TSH and when I ask for the others, they tell me that there is no need to run the other tests. 6 years later and I still feel like crap and ready to switch medical insurance providers. Thank you!

@barefacedbeauty1014 8 ай бұрын

Ask for them to deny you the test your seeking in writing. Then go and pay a different lab to administer the test. These doctors for get that we actually hire them and pay for these test through our insurances. Wishing you the best.

@alpineangelpuppies5409 11 ай бұрын

Do you see patients in person?

@rebeccapatterson649 9 күн бұрын

My new doctor claims there is no reason to check TPO, now, as long as TSH is within normal range. My TPO numbers were once way off charts when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. Should I find a new doctor?

@ladyhoneybee6able 11 ай бұрын

I can't take cytomel The medication makes my heart rate raises and causes anxiety

@TigerWild1 8 ай бұрын

If you don't go to doctors and you don't take any drugs. How would a obese person do the thyroid exercise with out breaking their neck? I know it works because when I was anorexic the doctor was going to write a prescription, and I stop him saying just give me one week and if my thyroid is still out I will take the drugs. He checked my thyroid again one week later, then he said to me. "Ok show me what you did?" I didn't have to do the drugs.

@luzmarina7721 3 күн бұрын

I have thyroid issues. I’m not gaining weight. I’m losing weight.

@QuantumOfSolace1 11 ай бұрын

I have issues - I gained weight while on Thyroid meds - and went off them - and haven’t been able to lose the weight. My food intake is less than most people take in. I gotta figure this out.

@zarasbubble1748 10 ай бұрын

He spoke about this in another video. He mentioned that Levothyroxine can make people gain weight. But also… as he said there is a high chance that you NEED to eat more calories.

@RationalNon-conformist 9 ай бұрын

@@zarasbubble1748no no, if they eat more, they will most likely gain more weight. I tired that and it was a terrible idea.

@RationalNon-conformist 9 ай бұрын

If you gained weight on thyroid hormone, it could be that the t4 is converting into reverse t3, hence the weight gain - have you had your reverse t3 looked at? Also, you may need a higher dose, or, lower t4 dose and add t3 (liothyronine), or go on t3 only all together. Make sure your cortisol levels and iron are on point. Sometimes, we don’t absorb the medication properly because of poor diet choices, too.. some need high doses because their cells aren’t receiving the hormone.

@francesvincent793 Ай бұрын

I bought your thyroid pills; I hope they work

@kcsopinionsterriblevideoskill 9 ай бұрын

3:37 bookmark for me

@letni9506 10 ай бұрын

I have overactive thyroid and i haven't lost any weight for a month. I don't eat much at all. I can't eat much tbh. I feel like crap on 10mg carbimazole. Could it be i was over but now I'm not and I'm taking meds that are making me hypo? Cos tbh i feel like crap on these tablets. Much worse than before i ever took them. I suspect i was over at least a month before my blood test due to symptoms. I felt fine really apart from the reflux and slight anxiety that has now become major anxiety. I don't want to stop my treatment but i feel as sick as a dog taking these tablets

@alexandramerino9793 2 ай бұрын

SO GASTRIC SLEEVE DOES NOT WORK FOR A HYPOTHYROIDISM PATIENT?

@Hungry11505 11 ай бұрын

in my country only we have levothyroxine

@DevilMayPodcastYT Ай бұрын

Which country?

@Hungry11505 Ай бұрын

@@DevilMayPodcastYT indonesia

@llamattude 11 ай бұрын

Question, how do you adjust medication if doctor says your levels are great. Took me 15 years and a insurance that would no longer pay for Synthroid just to get something different. I actually felt better when my levels were hyper, except for the jetters, I had. I feel like I need to be bumped the lowest dose and would be great. I do better when my T3 is 4 and it is 3 now. The highest normal is 4.1 with the lab my doctor uses. But he says based on my labs I am great even though I told him I felt like I needed a slight amount more. Even that much off the fatigue is real, that joint pain, and always some sort of injury with my feet when my levels are off just a hair.

@lauramortick7600 10 ай бұрын

Can’t help with the doctor part, but Walmart fills synthroid for $4 per month, even without insurance.

@RationalNon-conformist 9 ай бұрын

Make sure you look at your reverse t3 levels, too.

@cookinthekitchen 5 ай бұрын

Hmmm... the standard advice did not work for me and I have hypothyroidism

@carolcole570 2 ай бұрын

DR. CHILDS, I have questions about my daughter. She is extremely overweight. She is on Cytomel…..5 mcg. of T3. Her Labs are good. BUT, she has sciatica…..herniated and bulging discs. i.e., She is unable to exercise. Et voil’a, she can’t lose weight. What sort of advice would you give to her ? She is absolutely miserable. ANY advice is appreciated, please.

@anneflynn9614 2 ай бұрын

Can she do water aerobics or water walking in a pool?

@carolcole570 2 ай бұрын

@@anneflynn9614 Anne, thank you for reaching out ! She has not tried water aerobics, but let me throw in……she has an 11 year old who is active in homeschool activities, plus a disabled husband she is constantly taking care of…..so she IS moving, just not in the typical way I would refer to AS formal type exercising . Anne, I weigh 120 pounds and…..I can outeat her ANY day of the week, so it isn’t her appetite. And she does eat healthy. Doing keto and even trying carnivore just hasn’t helped. We both are diabetics, so are extremely conscious what we eat. We both feel like there is a “ key “ to all of her weight problems, but just can’t find it. Medical doctors only look at Labs. Online doctors KNOW answers, but clam up when asked. Both of us are extremely disgusted . The best alternative doctor in Atlanta has a two year wait list, so it is like a pet mouse in a cage going round and round on his wheel….never ending……never getting anywhere. Taking care of everyone has her VERY active. Thank you, Anne, for allowing me to vent. Oh ! And both of us are on every supplement and vitamin known to man !❤️

@cherylskewes1502 8 ай бұрын

T-3 ?

@Captainblack710 4 ай бұрын

Fasting gets the weight off , it works for me , it’s keeping it off that’s the problem

@cindykq8086 11 ай бұрын

Does anyone know where you can get the labs done? My doctor only orders TSH and I want the whole thyroid panel. She's kinda mad because I quit my statins due to side effects, so I'm hesitant to ask.

@franceslopez36 11 ай бұрын

you can purchase the whole thyroid panel online at ulta lab tests. No doctor's order required.

@cindykq8086 11 ай бұрын

@@franceslopez36 thanks!!

@shaight6466 10 ай бұрын

Where to buy over the counter T3 ? I have no thyroid anymore and My doctor only prescribed T4.

@galileo30 11 ай бұрын

Just bought 4 tubs of Vega protein powder 😂 thyroid issues is very expensive

@betzib8021 10 ай бұрын

But I cannot gain weight yet I am hypothyroid. My transition time is slow so I do not feel hungry. I take levothyroxine. I lose hair...my skin feels awful. Liothyronine makes me feel better but I have afib so my endo took me off it. I don't convert the t4...what supplements would help me convert to to t3

@betzib8021 9 ай бұрын

@@vallye470 muscles as a supplement? Can you elaborate

@cindykq8086 11 ай бұрын

It's Alice in Wonderland dieting. I exercise but cautiously, eat the good stuff, avoid the bad stuff: weight unchanged. I'm frustrated and eat a Whopper and fries: down 1 1/2 pounds. *throws hands up in the air*

@cindykq8086 11 ай бұрын

According to the *WONDERFUL* information here, my body's response means I'm limiting carbs and calories too much. Thank you so much for this priceless information!

@marianne1959 2 ай бұрын

I am better with low carb.... levothyroxine med lowered on low carb, high fat , moderate protein.

@selyemperzsa1 11 ай бұрын

People are not losing weight because they have insuline resistance that almost automatically with this condition. After getting diagnosed and went to dietetician lost 10kgs in 3 months.

@crystalhappy7588 11 ай бұрын

But what did you actually DO to lose that weight?

@givingvoice1 11 ай бұрын

I started your T2 product and switched to np thyroid 6wks ago. My t4 dropped to .8 and I am still not losing wt while eating ketovore x5mos.

@thisgirlisfancy 22 күн бұрын

Wish this comment would get a response…

@amzt3128 11 ай бұрын

My dog died , and my Hashimotos came back severely . 😢 I have also gained 20 kilos since being diagnosed and I can’t lose a kilo !

@Hungry11505 11 ай бұрын

keto carnivore is the way

@OlaSokolowskaa 5 ай бұрын

@@Hungry11505low carb diet is very bad for your thyroid, my thyroid problems started after trying keto

@maryamal-ghazali8626 11 ай бұрын

I wish that was me no matter what I do I even did three days of fasting I starved myself, I had depression, my thyroid, and Hashimoto it’s just not on he made me miserable, gaining weight a change in my hair to dry, brutal hair I had a personal trainer he was getting frustrated I was on losing weight. I gave up any workouts I choose to follow once a day to eat. Believe it or not, I’m a very healthy eater but I just found out I was eating the wrong food and decided to become vegetarian, but not quite I would prefer to eat west what I was eating meat because I used to be a doctor Atkins before When I first spoke to my doctor, he told me that was not true. I haven’t taken any supplements seriously until now that I’ve got an older story doing research and passive research, but nothing to do with my condition pretty much I gave up on myself. I have not taken any supplements seriously up to this point. (I have thyroid with Hashimoto.)

@ThrewOutMyHalo 11 ай бұрын

I'm not on medication. My MD said I'm subclinical. Ugh.

@ThrewOutMyHalo 9 ай бұрын

@@vallye470 you're right I just have to find another physician

@senab9454 5 ай бұрын

i'm so tired

@gotit775 Жыл бұрын

What are the good thyroid medication for weight loss?

@Josiewankanobe Жыл бұрын

t4/t3 combo medications , Levothyroxin and lirothyronine or Armour NDT.

@gotit775 Жыл бұрын

@@Josiewankanobe thanks so much!

@Josiewankanobe Жыл бұрын

⁠@@gotit775lso please read the book stop the thyroid madness by Jeanne Bowthorpe. In addition to listening to as many Dr. Weston child’s videos as you can before seeing your doctor. Doctors have a tendency to try to talk you out of taking T3 with T4 and they also sometimes discourage Armour. Find a DO or a nurse practitioner they tend to be more open to this protocol. Dr. Childs is talking about. You have to know what you’re talking about before seeing a doctor I can tell you that from experience.

@brendaortiz4615 Жыл бұрын

My thyroids were removed and I started eating more healthier I am praying that it will work because am getting super discouraged

@Josiewankanobe Жыл бұрын

@@brendaortiz4615 wow definitely read Stop the thyroid Madness book. that book will help you understand what your labs need to be without a functioning thyroid. Dr. Childs has videos on that as well I believe. Please don’t give up as it is possible to find a DO or a nurse practitioner who is open to this type of protocol. The book will help greatly, and also watching Dr. Childs videos he has had podcast with the author, who wrote the book I mentioned.

@emilybh6255 11 ай бұрын

The lab tests for thyroid levels are lousy! Just take your underarm basal cell temperature under both arms first thing in the AM before you even sit up in bed - ideally with an old fashioned mercury thermometer. Normal temp for this test is 97.6 degrees F. If it is in the 96s or 95s you DEFINITELY are hypo-thyroid. Likewise if it is mid 98s and above you are hyper-thyroid. Do it under both the left AND right arm because each side of our body is different. This test will detect abnormal thyroid levels before the lab tests that you pay for will even begin to. Both Dr. Balch in *Prescription for Nutritional Healing* and before Balch's book was out, Dr. Linda Page's *Healthy Healing* had been out for decades with new editions regularly coming out and they all recommended doing this test.

@disneyworlddreamer Жыл бұрын

Ummm I've had hypothyroidism since 2007 and lost 60lbs between April 2016 and December 2017 and have kept it off so clearly exercising more and eating less CAN work ror weight loss in hypothyroid patients. Also too much hormone causes side effects such as headaches.

@PeaceIsYeshua Жыл бұрын

@@disneyworlddreamer, that’s great! There will always be exceptions to everything. :)

@tamrayoung6045 Жыл бұрын

Isn't it amazing how Thyroid issues effect each of us differently.

@Amblin80s 11 ай бұрын

Not to be rude, but if that worked so well, then why are you here? The video is specifically about weight loss.

@caur6 Ай бұрын

How to gain weight 😮

@Captainblack710 4 ай бұрын

You gotta be on your death bed to get an appointment in the U.K. these days

@NanaCottonNyan 11 ай бұрын

7:35 Hahaha aaaw Doc, it's just not possible... I think it's easier for me to assume I will explode in cortisol one day xD

@adaharrisonn 9 ай бұрын

I was told in medical assistant school that once you start taking one medication for your thyroid, you cannot change it and must stay on the same formula for your drug the whole time. Now you're saying the opposite. Which is true?

@drwestinchilds 9 ай бұрын

You can absolutely change thyroid medication formulas and many people can get off thyroid medication completely.

@manashapost1218 Жыл бұрын

Please share why some HYPERthyroid people like myself cant loose weight, TSH 0.028 , normal Free T3, normal Free T4 I am also mainly on keto diet😩

@lovelyj78 11 ай бұрын

I thought you lose weight with hyper

@vanessac1965 11 ай бұрын

Keto is only good for first ten days of your cycle of you're premenopausal. The rest of the time it will harm your hormones

@chloemartel9927 10 ай бұрын

Who told you you were hyper? What did the base that diagnosis on?

@john2914 11 ай бұрын

Im not losing weight due to sitting and drinking too much at night and feeling bad about life. Why do some of us have such negative ways of life?

@julieellis6793 11 ай бұрын

You could try eating a carnivore diet. It helps with mood. More importantly, the Lord can help if you turn to Him for salvation.

@john2914 11 ай бұрын

@@julieellis6793 Thank you. You are right.

@louisetaylor6952 10 ай бұрын

John, don't be hard on yourself...this is a lot to deal with plus whatever else you are dealing with...don't try to do it alone...find a good professional to talk to and also share your feelings with a trusted friend...also support groups are good...look for people who care about you and believe in you and want you to succeed...you deserve to be happy ..

@john2914 10 ай бұрын

@@louisetaylor6952 Thank you. I am very pleased to read your thoughts.

@laurahesser4069 11 ай бұрын

"Fixing your thyroid"....sir...I HAVE NO TYROID!!!!! IT IS GONE, IT DOES NOT EXIST. "Thyroid function"...again, MY THYROID CEASED TO FUNCTION THE MOMENT IT WAS REMOVED FROM MY BODY. Once I hear about Thyroid support and improve thyroid function or whatever, I stop listening. I don't have a thyroid to improve or function.

@zarasbubble1748 10 ай бұрын

Is there a chance that MAYBE it was not the video for you? Obviously, if there is no thyroid you’re on a combination medication like cytomel or at least T3 replacement . The part about improving your numbers and monitoring them still applies. The improving function part, maybe look into whether or not some of the supplements or advice still work to rather than improve the thyroid function, to improve how your body processes, absorbs and uses the replacement hormones. Sometimes we need to listen and try to extrapolate info. Especially about conditions where most doctors don’t give you anymore info than: yh, your TSH is fine at 5.3, you don’t need medication, support or any other blood tests.