First, I'd ask, what is your doctor's definition of "normal range." At my lab, the blood range is .5 to 5.5 TSH. But my endo, who has treated women for 15 years, says she's found anecodtally that most people do NOT feel well and can't lose weight unless TSH is between 1 and 2. So high normal range can impede weight loss and feeling well for some people.
As for diet, what I've found is that it may be necessary to eat a different way that traditional low-fat. I can lose up to a pound a week eating a low-glycemic diet. You can read what I've been thinking in the following articles.
The Thyroid Disease
Weight Loss Club is WORKING!
I've lost a pound a week on the club's approach! You can too!
The Thyroid Disease
Weight Loss Club
An exciting new 8-week online support group for weight loss with
hypothyroidism! Get on board!
Weight Loss Success
Stories
The stories of Annie Terrano and Sherry Rider, two web site regulars who are very
successfully losing weight -- in spite of their thyroid disease!
Losing Weight with
Hypothyroidism
A look at the surprising reasons why it's so difficult to lose weight with hypothyroidism --
including metabolic set point,
changes in brain chemistry, and insulin resistance. Also, an indepth look at insulin resistance
and thyroid disease, how to lose weight and fight insulin resistance, and the essential books to
help you in your fight.
Hypothyroidism and the
Zone Way of Eating / Part One and Part Two
Two-part look at hypothyroidism and the popular "Zone" way of eating discussed in Barry Sears'
books Enter the Zone and Mastering the Zone.
Live well --
Mary
