Question 1

what should a good diet and eating schedule of person suffering fron hypothyroidism ? how much necessary is physical exercise for him

Accepted Answer

Appropriate med RX: The  most important thing for you right now is to make sure your thyroid issue is adequately treated.  Once this is handled there should be no limitations to your normal exercise routine.  Start with a well balanced routine of gradually increasing aerobic activity on an every other day basis to allow time for recovery.  Incorporate light weights 2 days/week and include gentle stretching daily.

Question 2

is it advisable for a person to have a really cold beverage if they are overheated from exercise or other physical exertion?

Accepted Answer

No: When you are already overheated and then drink really cold beverage you will shut your stomach down and it might cause stomach cramps. I know you're not a horse, but if someone did that to a horse after it was racing, it would die. In chinese medicine, its not advised to drink iced drinks ever, because it damages your kidney energy.

Question 3

type 2 diabetic, gain weight but, no appetite. eat very little. average activity. work, play with kids, etc. hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Possible, but: Thyroid level is easy to check. If you're gaining weight, you're still eating more calories than you're burning off. It takes 3500 calories to gain or lose a pound.

Question 4

how does the body prevent itself from overheating in exercise?

Accepted Answer

Sweating: At least two mechanisms. The body first reacts by dilating (enlarging the diameter) of the vessels near the skin surface, thus allowing for more surface area heat exchange to occur. Sweating is additive to this process, cooling the skin by evaporation. Together, these processes help to prevent overheating. Normally, we sweat as much as a liter throughout the entire day.

Question 5

i have hypothyroidism and can not lose weight. infact i just seem to gain. i exercise 7 days a week . very aggravatin. i shy away from invites.

Accepted Answer

When was your : Thyroid function test? It is important that this be under control to be able to better manage your weight. You also need to make sure that the calories burned remain greater than calories consumed.  Take care.

Question 6

i eat right and exercise. found out hypothyroid. when i start taking levothyroxine will i begin to lose weight if so how long does it take to start?

Accepted Answer

You may: Lose some weight over the next several weeks.

Question 7

i eat well/exercise and gained weight/can't lose it no matter what i do. found out i have hypothyroidism. when i start treating it, will i lose weight?

Accepted Answer

A little bit : Answers are repeated. Again not much but you can with the right attitude and tweaking meds.

Question 8

ever since i've been diagnosed and treated.for hypothyroidism i have been losing my breath(gasping for air) and i can't do 30 seconds of exercise.help?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If you thyroid is properly treated, you should not be short of breath.  You need to have this checked out.

Question 9

what can help lose weight with hypothyroidism, tried exercise cardio and toning, im having regular bloodtest at the moment to find correct tablet dose?

Accepted Answer

Reduce caloric intak: Correct hypothyroidism shown by corrected TSH . Continue excercise both resistance and aerobic. Reduce calorie. Good luck .If all that fails see a weight loss doctor.

Question 10

exercise overheating pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Is possible: To overheat with exercise when pregnant. Some ideas to help avoid getting overheated:  drink plenty of fluids, don't exercise if you already feel hot, decrease the intensity of your exercise and rest if you feel hot or dizzy or lightheaded.

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Type 2 diabetic, gain weight but, no appetite. eat very little. average activity. work, play with kids, etc. hypothyroidism?

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How does the body prevent itself from overheating in exercise?

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I have hypothyroidism and can not lose weight. infact i just seem to gain. i exercise 7 days a week . very aggravatin. i shy away from invites.

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I eat right and exercise. found out hypothyroid. when i start taking levothyroxine will i begin to lose weight if so how long does it take to start?

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I eat well/exercise and gained weight/can't lose it no matter what i do. found out i have hypothyroidism. when i start treating it, will i lose weight?

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Ever since i've been diagnosed and treated.for hypothyroidism i have been losing my breath(gasping for air) and i can't do 30 seconds of exercise.help?

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What can help lose weight with hypothyroidism, tried exercise cardio and toning, im having regular bloodtest at the moment to find correct tablet dose?

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