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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;One of the most common complaints of people with thyroid disease is an inability to lose weight, despite a healthy diet and exercise. As a thyroid patient, you may feel like you are immune to the effects of even the most rigorous diet and exercise program, and some of you may even find yourself gaining weight, seemingly defying physics.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;The Thyroid Link&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/losing-weight-with-hypothyroidism-3231599&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;mechanism by which an underactive thyroid causes weight gain&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u2014or an inability to lose weight\u2014isn&amp;amp;#39;t\u00A0well understood, but it has to do in part with several key factors:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;a somewhat slower metabolism&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;lowered energy, resulted in less movement and exercise&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;changes to the way that your body processes, stores, and burns off fat and glucose&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;a tendency to hold on to fluid in tissues&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For some people, a thyroid condition is the &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/is-your-thyroid-the-reason-why-you-cant-lose-weight-3233045&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;reason for unsuccessful weight loss efforts&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. And we now know that, according to researchers, even &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/even-slight-shifts-in-thyroid-tsh-linked-to-weight-gain-3233048&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;slight shifts in thyroid function&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; are linked to weight gain.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you are a &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/help-im-a-thyroid-patient-who-cant-lose-weight-3233031&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;thyroid patient frustrated by your efforts to lose weight&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, take a look\u00A0at some of the approaches that you may find helpful in overcoming these factors, and getting on the right path to healthy eating and successful weight loss.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Optimal Hypothyroidism Treatment is Key&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In some ways, no matter what diet or exercise approach you follow, you may find it difficult\u2014or even impossible\u2014to lose weight if you have undiagnosed and untreated, or undertreated hypothyroidism. For some thyroid patients, it&amp;amp;#39;s not enough to get thyroid treatment that puts you into the &amp;amp;#34;reference range.&amp;amp;#34; You may discover that you don&amp;amp;#39;t lose weight unless your thyroid hormone replacement treatment is &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/practitioner-thoughts-thyroid-issues-3233024&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;optimized&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. So first step: partner with a knowledgeable practitioner and get optimal thyroid treatment.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Other Hormones Play a Key Role&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Some thyroid patients experience other hormonal shifts that can get in the way of successful weight loss. For example:\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Thyroid patients who are struggling with diet should learn about &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/long-term-weightloss-for-thyroid-patients-interview-3233049&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;the impact of the hormones leptin and ghrelin on weight loss&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.\u00A0&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/insulin-resistance-a-key-to-weight-loss-3976224&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Insulin resistance&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u2014also known as metabolic syndrome, or pre-diabetes\u2014is a factor that can affect your ability to lose weight.\u00A0&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Your adrenal health\u2014and in particular, your production of the &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-cortisol-weight-loss-controversy-3233036&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;8&amp;quot;&amp;gt;hormone cortisol&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u2014can have an impact on weight loss efforts.\u00A0&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;How Much and When You Eat Matters&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;How much\u2014or how little\u2014you eat, and when you eat are both important factors that can affect successful weight loss for thyroid dieters.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;New studies show that changing your &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/eating-for-health-does-when-you-eat-matter-3233054&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;9&amp;quot;&amp;gt;timing of eating\u00A0and the length of breaks&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; between meals, may help enhance your metabolism and promote weight loss.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;And while we all know that calories often need to be cut for successful weight loss, they can be cut too much, and slow metabolism to such a degree that a weight loss effort is sabotaged. Find out if you are &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/thyroid-diet-eating-enough-weight-3231590&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;10&amp;quot;&amp;gt;eating enough calories to lose weight&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Two Required Basics&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Whatever diet or exercise plan you are following, there are two basic requirements that you should incorporate into your weight loss plan:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Studies show that one of the most important things you can do to help lose weight is to\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/sleep-more-lose-weight-3233044&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;11&amp;quot;&amp;gt;get sufficient sleep&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.\u00A0&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/drinking-more-water-could-help-you-weigh-less-4047472&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;12&amp;quot;&amp;gt;You need to drink enough water&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. Sufficient water intake and hydration is linked to more successful weight loss efforts.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Foods and Supplements That May Help Your Weight Loss&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For anyone trying to lose weight, and especially thyroid patients who may have somewhat slower digestion, and more frequently suffer from constipation, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/fiber-the-role-in-weight-loss-for-thyroid-patients-3233056&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;13&amp;quot;&amp;gt;fiber may have some significant weight loss benefits&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. In particular, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/high-fiber-vegetable-benefits-lists-3233037&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;14&amp;quot;&amp;gt;incorporating more high-fiber foods&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; into the diet may be part of a successful weight loss approach.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Some other foods and supplements that may help, but have not necessarily been extensively studied as far as an impact on thyroid dieters, include:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/chia-seed-health-benefits-3231506&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;15&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Chia seeds&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/cinnamon-and-insulin-resistance-and-weight-loss-3233034&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;16&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Cinnamon&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/is-coconut-oil-really-a-thyroid-cure-3231586&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;17&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Coconut Oil\u00A0&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-grapefruit-diet-makes-a-comeback-3233057&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;18&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Grapefruit&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/conjugated-linoleic-acid-weight-loss-3231585&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;19&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)\u00A0&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/caralluma-fimbriataslimaluma-appetite-suppressant-3233033&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;20&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Caralluma&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/hoodia-gordonii-is-it-effective-for-weight-loss-3233038&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;21&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hoodia Gordonii&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/green-tea-extract-increases-metabolism-3231594&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;22&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Green Tea&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Foods and Supplements That Can Sabotage Your Weight Loss\u00A0&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It&amp;amp;#39;s important to know about &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/all-about-goitrogens-3233164&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;23&amp;quot;&amp;gt;the role of goitrogens for thyroid patients&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; trying to lose weight. Goitrogens are\u00A0healthy, cruciferous vegetables, like spinach, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/kale-and-your-thyroid-what-you-need-to-know-3232718&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;24&amp;quot;&amp;gt;kale&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, and broccoli. When overconsumed, however, especially raw, they have the ability to slow down the thyroid. You can eat these vegetables in moderation, steamed or cooked, but overdoing it may work against your effort to lose weight.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;You also want to learn more about the potential concerns about overdoing it with &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/soy-and-the-thyroid-3231800&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;25&amp;quot;&amp;gt;soy-based foods&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. Not only is soy a goitrogen, but soy can also block the body&amp;amp;#39;s absorption of thyroid hormone.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Movement, Exercise, and Workouts&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Movement\u2014whether it be sports, exercise, or other forms of physical activity\u2014is an important part of any successful weight loss program, and is particularly important for thyroid patients.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Start by learning &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/do-you-need-to-increase-metabolism-3233042&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;26&amp;quot;&amp;gt;how movement plays a role in boosting a slow metabolism&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.\u00A0Movement can also help reduce\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/banishing-bloat-3896088&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;27&amp;quot;&amp;gt;fluid retention and bloat&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, and make you feel more energetic.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Not sure where to start? Check out this &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/from-gym-to-swim-3231577&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;28&amp;quot;&amp;gt;thyroid-friendly water workout&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;What About Diet Drugs?&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;There aren&amp;amp;#39;t really any truly effective prescription drugs for weight loss on the market at present. But the drugs that are available can pose some &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/diet-drug-dangers-for-thyroid-patients-3231589&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;29&amp;quot;&amp;gt;dangers for thyroid patients&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you are tempted to try the drug Alli/Xenical\u2014the generic name is orlistat\u2014you will also want to learn about &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/alli-xenical-orlistat-weight-loss-and-your-thyroid-3232686&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;30&amp;quot;&amp;gt;how orlistat it interacts with thyroid medication&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Troubleshooting Your Diet and Weight Loss Program&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you feel like you have been doing everything right\u00A0and are frustrated by the scale refusing to budge, it&amp;amp;#39;s time to troubleshoot your diet and weight loss program. Here are some resources to help:\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/busting-through-your-weight-loss-plateau-3233052&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;31&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Busting Through Your Weight Loss Plateau&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/thyroid-patients-30-ways-to-make-your-diet-work-3233058&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;32&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Thyroid Patients: 30 Ways to Make Your Diet Work&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.verywell.com/thyroid-weight-loss-tips-3233050&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;33&amp;quot;&amp;gt;10 Surprising Tips that Help Thyroid Patients Lose Weight&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u00A0&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/seven-thyroid-diet-secrets-3233060&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;34&amp;quot;&amp;gt;7 Diet Secrets to Help Thyroid Patients Lose Weight&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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