It's no secret that many thyroid patients end up hypothyroid, with an underactive or non-functioning thyroid, and that may contribute to weight gain, or make it more difficult to lose weight. With thousands of different diet programs to choose from, it can be confusing for those of us who want to lose weight to know which direction to turn. If you have followed a nationally-known diet program or plan, share your story and/or a review of the program you used -- including the pros and cons of the program -- from your own unique perspective as a thyroid patient.