weight gain

October 9, 2008

I think you need to give it more time Trisha. It is hard to be in this

situation I know. I was down to 133 lbs and now am up to 144. Don't like

being here as my new clothes that used to fit don't and the in between ones

fit better. I do not want to go up after losing 30 lbs. I am fighting to

not let it get any worse. I am working out harder at the gym.

I don't have a solution for you just moral support.

Steph

Re: Weight Gain

> Hello. I was about to write the same thing. I am a lurker, have

> been reading this forum for a few months and, with a past of " normal "

> SAD diet, I think my thyroid is not up to snuff. I had a test run

> years ago since I couldn't seem to lose weight through regular

> dieting that placed me at the very low end of " normal " but since it

> was " normal " my doc didn't do anything about it. Anyway, I have in

> the last year dropped 70 pounds to a very healthy 112-115# on a 5'1 "

> frame, 44-year-old female. I eat a med/high fat/high protein/low

> carb diet staying around my suggested calorie range, eat no processed

> foods, no prescriptions, no sugar/wheat/gluten/starch/bread, etc.

> I've been maintaining for several months now. A couple of weeks ago

> I started Iodoral at 25mg a day and have gained. I got up to 121#

> last week and about to died! Nothing else has changed but adding the

> Iodoral. I drink up to a gallon of water and green tea a day

> (minimum half a gallon) so I don't think it's water retention. It's

> not menstruation-related either. I feel very " bloaty " and the weight

> is all in my stomach area (i.e., all my waistbands are very tight on

> me). I read what bromide detox was and maybe that is what it is, but

> I don't really have the symptoms. I am back down to 117.6 but that

> is still about 5# over where I should be. Should I quit the Iodoral,

> change the dose, or just give it more time? I am miserable-fat

> feeling and don't know what to do. Thank you.

>

> Trisha in Nashville

>

> ------------------------------------

>

October 9, 2008

But once you detox & begin Armour, aren't you supposed tolose weight?-AliOn Oct 9, 2008, at 3:52 PM, ladybugsandbees wrote:I think you need to give it more time Trisha. It is hard to be in this situation I know. I was down to 133 lbs and now am up to 144. Don't like being here as my new clothes that used to fit don't and the in between ones fit better. I do not want to go up after losing 30 lbs. I am fighting to not let it get any worse. I am working out harder at the gym.I don't have a solution for you just moral support.Steph Re: Weight Gain> Hello. I was about to write the same thing. I am a lurker, have> been reading this forum for a few months and, with a past of "normal"> SAD diet, I think my thyroid is not up to snuff. I had a test run> years ago since I couldn't seem to lose weight through regular> dieting that placed me at the very low end of "normal" but since it> was "normal" my doc didn't do anything about it. Anyway, I have in> the last year dropped 70 pounds to a very healthy 112-115# on a 5'1"> frame, 44-year-old female. I eat a med/high fat/high protein/low> carb diet staying around my suggested calorie range, eat no processed> foods, no prescriptions, no sugar/wheat/gluten/starch/bread, etc.> I've been maintaining for several months now. A couple of weeks ago> I started Iodoral at 25mg a day and have gained. I got up to 121#> last week and about to died! Nothing else has changed but adding the> Iodoral. I drink up to a gallon of water and green tea a day> (minimum half a gallon) so I don't think it's water retention. It's> not menstruation-related either. I feel very "bloaty" and the weight> is all in my stomach area (i.e., all my waistbands are very tight on> me). I read what bromide detox was and maybe that is what it is, but> I don't really have the symptoms. I am back down to 117.6 but that> is still about 5# over where I should be. Should I quit the Iodoral,> change the dose, or just give it more time? I am miserable-fat> feeling and don't know what to do. Thank you.>> Trisha in Nashville>>>> ------------------------------------>>>>>

October 9, 2008

I would try changing the dose. (try 50mg) I take 100mg Iodoral per day and don't think I have gained weight (OK I never weigh myself!) but I think I look good in the mirror, except I still have a bloated stomach. I am waiting for iodine to work on that )

Gracia

Hello. I was about to write the same thing. I am a lurker, have been reading this forum for a few months and, with a past of "normal" SAD diet, I think my thyroid is not up to snuff. I had a test run years ago since I couldn't seem to lose weight through regular dieting that placed me at the very low end of "normal" but since it was "normal" my doc didn't do anything about it. Anyway, I have in the last year dropped 70 pounds to a very healthy 112-115# on a 5'1" frame, 44-year-old female. I eat a med/high fat/high protein/low carb diet staying around my suggested calorie range, eat no processed foods, no prescriptions, no sugar/wheat/gluten/starch/bread, etc. I've been maintaining for several months now. A couple of weeks ago I started Iodoral at 25mg a day and have gained. I got up to 121# last week and about to died! Nothing else has changed but adding the Iodoral. I drink up to a gallon of water and green tea a day (minimum half a gallon) so I don't think it's water retention. It's not menstruation-related either. I feel very "bloaty" and the weight is all in my stomach area (i.e., all my waistbands are very tight on me). I read what bromide detox was and maybe that is what it is, but I don't really have the symptoms. I am back down to 117.6 but that is still about 5# over where I should be. Should I quit the Iodoral, change the dose, or just give it more time? I am miserable-fat feeling and don't know what to do. Thank you.Trisha in Nashville

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October 10, 2008

Hi Ali,

I guess that's the way I understood it also. I've been on 50mgs Iodoral (and accompanying protocol) for over two years. I am feeling much better, but my weight has (basically) always been an issue. I lost 17lbs last winter, but most recently have put it all back on. I believe I have some hormone issues going on, but can't imagine that would cause such quick "overnight" weight gain ..?

When you google iodine and weight gain, all that comes up (basically) is that you will be correcting the thyroid imbalances when you add iodine, thus making weight loss possible. In one search it mentions that too much iodine can (also) make you hypO, but I know that's not what's going on with me. Why .. at my last appt. with Dr. B, I was told that I had to cut back a bit because my FT3 was a couple points over the top. (I was gaining EVEN when my FT3 level was over the top!) Anyway, I agree .. this is a very frustrating issue. Sure would be nice to have a "pat" answer for this one! ;-)

Best,

Glo

I think you need to give it more time Trisha. It is hard to be in this situation I know. I was down to 133 lbs and now am up to 144. Don't like being here as my new clothes that used to fit don't and the in between ones fit better. I do not want to go up after losing 30 lbs. I am fighting to not let it get any worse. I am working out harder at the gym.I don't have a solution for you just moral support.Steph Re: Weight Gain> Hello. I was about to write the same thing. I am a lurker, have> been reading this forum for a few months and, with a past of "normal"> SAD diet, I think my thyroid is not up to snuff. I had a test run> years ago since I couldn't seem to lose weight through regular> dieting that placed me at the very low end of "normal" but since it> was "normal" my doc didn't do anything about it. Anyway, I have in> the last year dropped 70 pounds to a very healthy 112-115# on a 5'1"> frame, 44-year-old female. I eat a med/high fat/high protein/low> carb diet staying around my suggested calorie range, eat no processed> foods, no prescriptions, no sugar/wheat/ gluten/starch/ bread, etc.> I've been maintaining for several months now. A couple of weeks ago> I started Iodoral at 25mg a day and have gained. I got up

to 121#> last week and about to died! Nothing else has changed but adding the> Iodoral. I drink up to a gallon of water and green tea a day> (minimum half a gallon) so I don't think it's water retention. It's> not menstruation- related either. I feel very "bloaty" and the weight> is all in my stomach area (i.e., all my waistbands are very tight on> me). I read what bromide detox was and maybe that is what it is, but> I don't really have the symptoms. I am back down to 117.6 but that> is still about 5# over where I should be. Should I quit the Iodoral,> change the dose, or just give it more time? I am miserable-fat> feeling and don't know what to do. Thank you.>> Trisha in Nashville>>>> ------------ --------- --------- ------>>>>>

October 10, 2008

"Why .. at my last appt. with Dr. B, I was told that I had to cut back a bit because my FT3 was a couple points over the top. (I was gaining EVEN when my FT3 level was over the top!) "

Sorry, Dr. B didn't want me to cut back on my iodine, he wanted to me to cut back a bit on my Armour. ~Glo

I think you need to give it more time Trisha. It is hard to be in this situation I know. I was down to 133 lbs and now am up to 144. Don't like being here as my new clothes that used to fit don't and the in between ones fit better. I do not want to go up after losing 30 lbs. I am fighting to not let it get any worse. I am working out harder at the gym.I don't have a solution for you just moral support.Steph Re: Weight Gain> Hello. I was about to write the same thing. I am a lurker, have> been reading this forum for a few months and, with a past of "normal"> SAD diet, I think my thyroid is not up to snuff. I had a test run> years ago since I couldn't seem to lose weight through regular> dieting that placed me at the very low end of "normal" but since it> was "normal" my doc didn't do anything about it. Anyway, I have in> the last year dropped 70 pounds to a very healthy 112-115# on a 5'1"> frame, 44-year-old female. I eat a med/high fat/high protein/low> carb diet staying around my suggested calorie range, eat no processed> foods, no prescriptions, no sugar/wheat/ gluten/starch/ bread, etc.> I've been maintaining for several months now. A couple of weeks ago> I started Iodoral at 25mg a day and have gained. I got up

to 121#> last week and about to died! Nothing else has changed but adding the> Iodoral. I drink up to a gallon of water and green tea a day> (minimum half a gallon) so I don't think it's water retention. It's> not menstruation- related either. I feel very "bloaty" and the weight> is all in my stomach area (i.e., all my waistbands are very tight on> me). I read what bromide detox was and maybe that is what it is, but> I don't really have the symptoms. I am back down to 117.6 but that> is still about 5# over where I should be. Should I quit the Iodoral,> change the dose, or just give it more time? I am miserable-fat> feeling and don't know what to do. Thank you.>> Trisha in Nashville>>>> ------------ --------- --------- ------>>>>>

November 7, 2008

>

> Hi Bee

>

> Hope you're doing well .... just a question what the heck is going

on with me .... I'm following the program very strict but it seems

everyday I'm gaining weight. It's scaring me as I should not be

gaining weight on this type of diet. It's carbs and sugar that

usually causes weight gain and I have no sugar and very low carbs

only from some vegetables. What do you think is going on? Could it

be from the butter and coconut oil?

>

> All my clothes are getting tight and I don't like that feeling at

all. Is this happening to anyone else?

+++Hi Maddy. Coconut oil and butter do not create body fat - see

this article: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/detox.php

Also Sally Fallon wrote the book Eat Fat, Lose Fat because these good

fats help you lose weight, not gain it:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/resource/amazon.php

Are you still on thyroid meds?

Bee

November 7, 2008

>>> YES, I'm still on thyroid meds Bee .... It's something but I don't

>>> know what .... I don't think it would be the Krill or liver tablets

thanks

Maddy

>

> +++Hi Maddy. Coconut oil and butter do not create body fat - see

> this article: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/detox.php

>

> Also Sally Fallon wrote the book Eat Fat, Lose Fat because these good

> fats help you lose weight, not gain it:

> http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/resource/amazon.php

>

> Are you still on thyroid meds?

>

> Bee

>

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>

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November 9, 2008

>

> >>> YES, I'm still on thyroid meds Bee .... It's something but I

don't

> >>> know what .... I don't think it would be the Krill or liver

tablets

+++Hi Maddy. I suggest you get your thyroid tested again soon. Also

stop taking the liver tablets for now. It wouldn't be the Krill.

Bee

March 12, 2009

Hi Christie,

I recently wrote about this concern.Â I have been gaining between 3 and 5

pounds a week (I'm up to 25 pounds in just a little over 2 months!)- AND I do at

least an hour of intense cardio 6 days a week (plus weight training and yoga)!Â

If you do a search you will find lots of information.Â Bee will remind us that

weight is the least of our worries and that the body creates fat to store toxins

away from our organs.Â Hang in there- I know this is easier said than done.Â

This week I didnt gain or lose any weight which was a relief- hopefully I am

stabilizing and preparing to lose what I've gained- but am trying really hard to

focus on how good I am feeling and not what I am looking like (or the fact that

I dont fit into any of my clothes!).

-Sara

From: Christie <christieacarr@...>

Subject: [ ] weight gain

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 5:08 PM

Hi. I'm wondering if anyone else has had a problem gaining weight on this

diet. Drinking the egg drink and eating protein and CO is really causing me

to put on weight. Is this normal?

I think I have put on 3 or 4 lbs drinking the drinks and all in just 1 1/2 -

2 weeks. This worries me because I don't lose weight easily - if at all.

Please someone give me some advice on this.

Thank you.

Christie

ï»¿

March 12, 2009

>

> Hi. I'm wondering if anyone else has had a problem gaining weight on this

> diet. Drinking the egg drink and eating protein and CO is really causing me

> to put on weight. Is this normal?

>

> I think I have put on 3 or 4 lbs drinking the drinks and all in just 1 1/2 -

> 2 weeks. This worries me because I don't lose weight easily - if at all.

+++Hi Christie. Yes, it is normal for some people to put on weight for awhile

on this program, just like others lose a lot of weight.

This diet does not cause you to put on weight, but it takes time for the body to

detoxify, rebalance itself (hormones, etc.) and to switch over from running on

carbs/glucose to running on good fats. Good fats never put on weight, in fact

they help a person lose weight as Sally Fallon writes in her book Eat Fat, Lose

Fat - this is one of the books I highly recommend:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/resource/amazon2.php

If you've had hormone problems in the past your body will " retrace " all of the

fluctuations with them too, since candida and other toxins cause all of the

body's cell membranes to go rigid/stiff. This not only makes all organs

malfunction, including the adrenals and thyroid, but it means hormones that are

being produced are not getting into stiff cells where they are needed to do

their job. Also nutrients and even water aren't as able to get into the cells -

see this article to understand more:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/cabout1.php

Maybe you should try to double up on your drinks, so you aren't taking in too

much fluid. Some people add Pau D'Arco Tea and vitamin C ascorbic acid crytals

to the Electrolyte Drink. You don't want to take in too much water.

Eventually your weight will normalize as you progress on this program. We've

had many people lose weight but it takes time and patience - see the Success

Stories:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/success/ss27a.php

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/success/ss10a.php

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/success/ss25a.php

The best, Bee

March 17, 2009

For us, there's the added risk of steroid-induced diabetes. It's important to

check on the possibility of diabetes at intervals.

Harper

In a message dated 3/17/09 9:06:14 AM, JJCATHCART@... writes:

> Diabetes doesn't have to run in the family. My granddaughter has Type 1 and

> she is the only member of the family who has it. My daughter and

>

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Be sure you don't take anything at all by mouth without discussing it with

your doctor. This is really important. I don't know of anything you can take

that will speed up your metabolism.

Harper

AIH dx 2000

In a message dated 3/17/09 7:40:31 PM, meg.d.wright@... writes:

> thanks for the info. Im pretty healthy as I can.. just wasnt sure what long

> term affects the prednisone can have on person even after being off it. my

> glucose and insulin are fine, so no diabetes. will try to see what else can

> take to speed up metabolism,

>

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thanks for the info. Im pretty healthy as I can.. just wasnt sure what long

term affects the prednisone can have on person even after being off it. my

glucose and insulin are fine, so no diabetes. will try to see what else can

take to speed up metabolism,

On Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 11:04 AM, jjcathcart <JJCATHCART@...> wrote:

> I know many people gain weight with prednisone.The average amount is 10

> pounds but everyone is different. For instance, I tried Lyrica for my fibro

> pain.I gained a lot of weight.and although it did stop all the pain I chose

> to have pain versus the fat....... It has been very hard to loose it. I have

> since been diagnosed with very low magnesium...that along with other more

> important things also slowed my metabolism. So, you need to have a CBC done

> along with your liver function blood tests to rule out other possible

> things. WATER.....the normal amount for the AVERAGE person is 8 eight ounces

> a day......everyone differs a bit.it also depends upon if you have kidney

> problems. Ask your doctor how much is right for YOU. If your doctor isn't

> answering your questions it is time to find a new doctor who will take care

> of you better, and answer your questions without patting you on the head and

> saying nothing is wrong when you know something is. Diabetes.........doesn't

> have to run in the family. My granddaughter has Type 1 and she is the only

> member of the family who has it. My daughter and I actually are low sugar.

> Joanne

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April 4, 2009

It's odd--most folks lose weight while hyperT, and gain with hypoT.? I have

heard of people gaining weight with hyperT, but it's unusual.? Please go to our

sister site, iThyroid.com for information on how to manage your illness with

supplements and nutrition, and keep us posted.

Best,

AntJoan

weight gain

Evening All

I have recently (well last September '08) been diagnosed hyperthyroid due to an

unexplained weight gain of 21 lbs. I started on 25mg per day thyroxine; TSH

levels too high so went on to 50mg; levels still too high (14.6)so now on 100mg

per day - doc said it would take at least 3 months to start losing weight from

when right dosage is found. My question is: is this true? As yet there is no

loss only gain despite a good diet and regular exercise. Can someone assure me

there is light at the end of the tunnel?

Very many thanks

------------------------------------

April 4, 2009

Stupid me - I am hypo not hyper - sorry my mistake - I must be in wrong group

but I will go look in iThyroid anyway. Thank you

From: AntJoan@... <AntJoan@...>

Subject: Re: weight gain

hyperthyroidism

Date: Saturday, 4 April, 2009, 9:55 PM

It's odd--most folks lose weight while hyperT, and gain with hypoT.? I have

heard of people gaining weight with hyperT, but it's unusual.? Please go to our

sister site, iThyroid.com for information on how to manage your illness with

supplements and nutrition, and keep us posted.

Best,

AntJoan

weight gain

Evening All

I have recently (well last September '08) been diagnosed hyperthyroid due to an

unexplained weight gain of 21 lbs. I started on 25mg per day thyroxine; TSH

levels too high so went on to 50mg; levels still too high (14.6)so now on 100mg

per day - doc said it would take at least 3 months to start losing weight from

when right dosage is found. My question is: is this true? As yet there is no

loss only gain despite a good diet and regular exercise. Can someone assure me

there is light at the end of the tunnel?

Very many thanks

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April 4, 2009

I'm thinking no two cases are alike. I, too, didn't lose weight. In any case,

if you're eating less than you're burning, it's not possible to gain.

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weight gain

Evening All

I have recently (well last September '08) been diagnosed hyperthyroid due to an

unexplained weight gain of 21 lbs. I started on 25mg per day thyroxine; TSH

levels too high so went on to 50mg; levels still too high (14.6)so now on 100mg

per day - doc said it would take at least 3 months to start losing weight from

when right dosage is found. My question is: is this true? As yet there is no

loss only gain despite a good diet and regular exercise. Can someone assure me

there is light at the end of the tunnel?

Very many thanks

April 4, 2009

This group is for hyperT and hypoT, so you're not in the wrong group, and

you're not stupid.? Stay in touch, people here can help.

AntJoan

weight gain

Evening All

I have recently (well last September '08) been diagnosed hyperthyroid due to an

unexplained weight gain of 21 lbs. I started on 25mg per day thyroxine; TSH

levels too high so went on to 50mg; levels still too high (14.6)so now on 100mg

per day - doc said it would take at least 3 months to start losing weight from

when right dosage is found. My question is: is this true? As yet there is no

loss only gain despite a good diet and regular exercise. Can someone assure me

there is light at the end of the tunnel?

Very many thanks

------------ --------- --------- ------

April 6, 2009

Hi ,

Never heard of weight gain causing hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is

caused from a dysfunctional thyroid gland or other dysfunctional endocrine

systems. Hyperthyroidism produces weight loss usually as one's digestive

system is

in " overdrive " . Hypothyroidism however " under active thyroid " can cause

weight gain. you need to discuss with your doc what exactly is going on with

you. Best wishes

In a message dated 4/4/2009 4:47:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

vanessanash@... writes:

Evening All

I have recently (well last September '08) been diagnosed hyperthyroid due to

an unexplained weight gain of 21 lbs. I started on 25mg per day thyroxine;

TSH levels too high so went on to 50mg; levels still too high (14.6)so now on

100mg per day - doc said it would take at least 3 months to start losing

weight from when right dosage is found. My question is: is this true? As yet

there is no loss only gain despite a good diet and regular exercise. Can

someone

assure me there is light at the end of the tunnel?

Very many thanks

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>

> Hi all and Bee,

>

> I am just writing because I'm getting concerned. I am up to the 6 TBS of CO

> per day and following the diet. Occasionally I will have a slip but I'm

> doing pretty well. I have just added oregano oil (which I hate!!!). But my

> concern is that I am really beginning to put on weight. I have a hard time

> losing any weight and I bet I've put on 7 or 8 lbs in the past couple weeks.

> When I look at the calories I'm consuming with the eggs, CO, butter - OMG!

> No wonder I am putting on weight. Is this normal???? I am short and the

> weight really shows up on me when I put any on. Helppppp please!

> Thanks.

> Christie

>

> ï»¿

> Hi Christie be sure to keep your fats at about 80% to 20% protein. This has

helped me eat less. Also cellulite, extra body fat, bloating, these I believe

are all associated with what is happening in our bodies. The toxins circulating

our bodies cause our bodies to hold on to fat in order to store them. I believe

that when all the process is finished we will be in better shape than ever. Lets

let the body do its thing, this won't last forever. Remember to try uping your

fats to feel more satisfied and you will lose some weight doing so. You can do

this with fats that are not antifungal, like beef tallow, so you will be able to

tolerate it better.

Hope this helps a bit

kelly

>

April 19, 2009

>

> Hi

>

> Just wanted to say the weight gain is happening to me as well which I'm NOT

> PLEASED about at all. It really concerns me because once I gain weight I

> have a very hard time to losing it too. Yes, as you said no wonder we are

> gaining weight because our intake of calories from protein and fat is very

> high and it makes sense why we are gaining. From the CO oil alone I'm

> consuming at least 1200 calories not to even mention the butter and other

> fat that I have. I'm sure my calorie intake is close to 4000 cal a day and

> NO WONDER I'm gaining, that is way too high for anyone.

>

+++Hi madonna. You are very mistakened that eating high fats, and more calories

puts on body fat/weight!!! Actually high " good " fats help you lose weight, no

matter how many calories you consume because they are low in carbs. Carbs and

toxins cause weight gain, not good fats and proteins! See the book by Sally

Fallon & Enig at the Weston A. Price Foundation called Eat Fat, Lose Fat

which is listed as a recommended book on my website:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/resource/amazon2.php

I eat about 1,800 calories per day, mostly high good fats, and I'm very slim.

My aunt, who is 71 years old, went down 2 dress sizes after increasing her

intake of butter for 4 months.

Bee

April 19, 2009