Starting Atkins with Hypothyroidism

[dee777]

I'm just about to start the Atkins diet tomorrow and was just wondering if anyone of you Atkins dieters also have hypothyroidism. First I had hyperthyroidism which made me lose weight without diet or exercise but since it's dangerous to the heart and bones, my doctor suggested having Radioactive Iodine Treatment which I did in October and I knew that the side effect is that I will become hypothyroid anytime after the treatment. So, my hypothyroidism developed (well we found out that it did) just about 2 weeks ago and I already started on my thyroid hormone replacement 10 days ago.

I started portion control diet and exercise (5 times a week) 3 weeks ago. I weighed today and I gained a couple of pounds! I am so devastated because I feel like I worked hard for nothing.

I wanna try a low-carb diet now and see how that will work for me. I wanna know if anyone here has hypothyroidism and is doing the low-carb diet. I would love to hear from you on how this program is working for you.

Thanks

[liv]

Re: Starting Atkins with Hypothyroidism

There are quite a few of us around. I've had it for a few years. I have lost my weight with Atkins. My medication is working well for me. It may take a bit of time perhaps for your thyroid replacement to start to work.
So are you trying to lose weight or to maintain weight?

[dee777]

Re: Starting Atkins with Hypothyroidism

I wanna lose 50+ lbs. cause i'm getting married feb of 2010... I can't seem to feel the excitement of my recent engagement because i can't seem to lose weight because of this new condition that i have

Since i started my thyroid replacement hormone just 10 days ago, my doctor doesn't want me to do my blood test until middle of March. But i have to start my diet now cause i'm running out of time.

How many lbs. have you lost and how long did it take you? If you don't mind me asking.

[liv]

Re: Starting Atkins with Hypothyroidism

I started in November 2007 at 165 and I was down to 134 by April. I am around 127 now so weightloss the last half year or so has been slow but it is going in the right direction and I am enjoying the control I am having now.
Sherri another mod (you'll find her in journals) is also hypo.

[dee777]

Re: Starting Atkins with Hypothyroidism

I need help in navigating this site. I was wondering where I can find information about the supplements that I will need when I start the induction phase.

[liv]

Re: Starting Atkins with Hypothyroidism

We have a good supplement forum run by the awsome Biogeek and Sherri.
Here (I know the board is big - but with some time you'll get used to it.

Vita Nutrient Solution/Supplements - Atkins Diet