Losing weight and keeping it off can be a struggle. Especially if you have an underactive thyroid. Your metabolism has slowed down and you’re almost always feeling tired. But if you break down the process into small steps, and tick each box as you go, weight loss comes much easier. This guide covers the 6 fundamental steps required to successfully lose weight with an underactive thyroid. 1. Optimise Your Thyroid Medication I wanted to begin with a nutrition recommendation, but correcting your thyroid medication first priority. If your medication is not helping to correct TSH and your T3 and T4 thyroid hormone levels, as well as relieve symptoms, then weight loss goes from difficult to impossible. Work with your health care provider to determine what type of medication is better for you, and also to find the optimal dose required. While Levothyroxine … Continue reading How To Lose Weight With An Underactive Thyroid: Your 6-Step Guide