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Weight loss plateau, have hypothyroid, 137mcg levothyroxine, lost 120 so far. suggestions to get it moving again? record daily calories, workout daily

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Stick with: It. Usually plateaus only last shirt while. Maybe change the routines up A bit. Fake the body out. This might get you back in track

Answered 5/29/2014

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Dr. Khayriyyah Chandler answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

What is your bmi?: What's your BMI now? If it's near normal then it's ok to plateau. If not sometimes you are TOO calories restrictive. Sometimes it's food content. Try to vary or harden your exercise routine.

Dr Okoroji agreed

Answered 5/28/2014

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A member asked:

Weight loss plateau, have hypothyroid, 137mcg levothyroxine, lost 120 so far. suggestions to get it moving again? record daily calories, workout daily

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Roman answered

Dr. Khayriyyah Chandler answered

Dr Okoroji agreed

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