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Just gotten diagnosed with hypothyroidism and i want to lose weight, how hard will it be? and what kind of diet should i go on ?

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Low fat diet: I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis for hypothyroidism. But I would suggest you take all of your hypothyroidism medication (levothyroxine) as prescribed by your physician and eat a low fat diet. You might want to talk to a dietician to help you make a good dietary plan for a healthy body weight.

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Answered 5/14/2015

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