~~~HELP~~~ On Hcg-not losing much weight :/

[dormc]

Am on day 13, first week I lost only 1 lbs, I went for a f/u on thursday doc added phentermine thinking maybe it would speed up the process, on sat when I weighed I lost 2 lbs, as of today I haven't lost anymore :/
I have hypothyroid and my levels are under control. I eat 400-550 cal a day,drink plenty of water,I weigh all my chicken & fish and am working out-but still no luck,this is getting kind of frustrating!!!

[Barb135]

You might ask your question on Weight Loss Alternatives, as we generally prefer to go about weight loss using a sensible diet and moderate exercise.

In my opinion, 400-550 calories/day is not enough - your body could be hanging onto the weight in an effort to prevent starvation.  

Additionally, with a thyroid condition, your levels must be optimal FOR YOU - not just within the lab's "normal range".  Different labs use different reference ranges and some of them actually use outdated ranges....... Another variable is, what tests are being done on your thyroid?  If your doctor is ONLY ordering TSH and not the "free thyroid hormones" - your levels might not be "under control"......

I, too,have hypothroid/Hashimoto's and have found that only recently, getting my levels to the point that "optimal for ME" - am I able to begin losing weight and NOT having to starve myself or do a lot of extreme workouts....

Good luck..........