Have you tried everything and still can't manage to lose weight? You could potentially have a hypothyroid. When you're hypothyroid, the slowed metabolism and changes to your endocrine system can make losing weight seem like a losing battle. The Thyroid is like our bodies thermostat. It regulates our basal body temperature, the rate in which we metabolize fuel, and our overall metabolism. I highly recommend that everyone get yearly blood tests that include screenings of thyroid regulating hormones. You can ask your doctor to check your TSH ( Thyroid Stimulating Hormone,) Thyroxine (T4,) and Triiodothyronine (T3.) Be aware of your own body and let your doctor know if you have any symptoms or changes in your body.
Symptoms of a hypothyroid include:
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Weight gain or increased difficulty losing weight
- Coarse, dry hair
- Dry, rough pale skin
- Hair loss
- Cold intolerance (can't tolerate the cold like those around you)
- Muscle cramps and frequent muscle aches
- Constipation
- Depression
- Irritability
- Memory loss
- Abnormal menstrual cycles
- Decreased libido
* I am not a Physician. Please communicate and check any symptoms or concerns with your personal Physician.
Parts of this post courtesy of EndocrineWeb.com