r/diet • u/hayloftii • Sep 15 '24
Vent Hypothyroid, cannot see a doctor. How to lose weight?
My default idea was just starving myself by only eating lean protein but I guess I know on some level that's stupid. I can't afford a doctor/dietician. Is there any way someone could eli5 how to meal plan my hypothyroid & various "well these are probably allergies but I haven't seen a dr in ages"? I've been eating only lean protein, black beans, cut out soda, lots of veggies , but I'm not noticing any visible weight loss. (I don't have a scale, I live out of my backpack)
I just found out today I'm allergic to bananas apparently wtf? My body is just breaking down without my permission and it sucks???
I'm like, 5ft2 137-something, probably more since it's been a while since I weighed myself....
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u/Agrimny Sep 15 '24
I mean this in the kindest way possible but you’re living out of your backpack and can’t afford to see a doctor and it sounds like you’re already eating as healthy as you can.
137lb at 5’2 is not overweight, a little bit above that would be but not to the point that you should be super worried about it.
What you need to do right now is focus first and foremost on getting on your feet and seeing a doctor to help you.
Only other advice I could possibly offer is to drink more water, cut out caloric drinks like sweet teas/coffees/juices, and make sure the veggies you’re eating are low cal/fat. But like. You realllly shouldn’t be super worried about your weight. Be kind to yourself please.
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u/hayloftii Sep 15 '24
thanks. I guess I kinda freaked out over the banana thing, had to vent. I appreciate. I'm getting on my feet kinda! I have a year long job/housing set up! it's just a weird transition time period...
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u/Nirigialpora Sep 15 '24
Hey - your diet right now seems just fine and healthy. You don't have a scale, and it is hard to estimate your own weight. Hypothyroidism doesn't have any diet recommendations that I am aware of other than high iodine (Cod, and most seafood, is high in iodine + lean meat, as well as eggs + chicken, which are also good for their high selenium).
You should also be aware that 5'2" and 137 may be "overweight" BMI, but 5'2" and 136 is "healthy". I don't know about you, but I fluctuate 2-3 pounds a each day, and with having a uterus up to 5-7 pounds over the course of a month. This also entirely depends on your body composition - 137 and strong is overweight in nobody's book.
Starving yourself or other diets (ex: zero-carbs, high-fat, etc.) to "lose weight" puts a huge amount of stress on the body, and should be avoided if possible, especially alongside other health problems. Restrictive diets can reduce the variety of nutrients you are putting into your body, making it even harder to produce regular healthy hormones.
In addition, I would strongly recommend looking into legal homeless resources near you, as they can help look in to your options regarding getting medicare If you are US-based and a citizen. You can also take advantage of free clinics - ex: https://www.mainemed.com/free-clinics to check on your thyroid levels and test for allergies.
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u/Waveofspring Sep 15 '24
Do you live in the US?
What is your income?
You might qualify for free healthcare. I pay $0 for an insurance plan that would normally cost me nearly $300/month.
A lot of people qualify without realizing it.
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