But it's not likely to be true for most thyroid patients
You may need a change in your dosage of thyroid hormone replacement. You will probably be adding fiber to your diet, so you should have your thyroid function retested about 6 to 8 weeks after you stabilize at your new level of fiber intake. Even if you're not a big fan of physical activity, you'll have to accept it: exercise is not optional. And what those diet programs don't tell you is that most people who are not exercising will eventually regain the weight over time. It's better to implement changes more slowly so that you can gauge what works. There's a tendency to want to try everything at the same time, but then it's hard to tell what is actually working. Try to emphasize low-fat, protein-dense food sources, like fish, bison/buffalo, or lean cuts of meat and poultry. Some experts, for example, say protein intake should be as much as 0.5 grams for each pound of body weight. Frequently, this is a sign of protein deficiency.
Hair loss is a concern for many thyroid patients, and some who start a weight-loss program will find that hair loss increases. While there are thyroid patients who process carbs with no difficulty and can lose weight on a more old-fashioned food pyramid diet that emphasizes cereals, grains, and bread, they seem to be the exception rather than the rule. Many thyroid patients report that they are only able to lose weight when they dramatically cut down on starchy carbohydrates - like bread, sugar, pasta, sodas, and desserts - and limit carbs mainly to vegetables with some fruit. Also, if you lose more than 10% of your body weight, that is also a time to get retested to see if you need a dosage adjustment.
