Can hypothyroidism or low thyroid function lead to belly fat? Absolutely, but it’s not the most common type of weight gain that thyroid patients experience. Because hypothyroidism reduces your entire metabolism, most thyroid patients experience widespread fat dispersed throughout their entire body. This fat is typically not condensed into one isolated place like the belly. Having said that, there are many different patterns of weight gain that thyroid patients suffer from, including belly fat, so what gives? Hypothyroidism can lead to belly fat because of its interaction with insulin and with cortisol. Low thyroid function increases cortisol levels and increases your risk of developing insulin resistance and both of these conditions are well known to cause visceral fat or belly fat. If you are a thyroid patient suffering from fat in your abdomen then make sure to check out these two hormones. Yes, you’ll need to address your thyroid but you will also need to address these other hormones as well. #thyroid #hypothyroidism #weightloss #thyroidweightgain #bellyfat
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And I've been off levo for 15 days and boy did I gain some belly weight. I'm not an excessively overweight person that's so annoying
I’m not overweight at all but my belly just won’t budge.
Yes how do you fix the problem
Hmmm I have been struggling with Lyme for several years and my doc put me on adrenal supplements stating that people with chronic illness tend to have lower cortisol. But I also have hypothyroidism and a high R T3
We know what is the problem.tell us how to fix it
If I have IR and high cortisol, what would I do?
I have hashimotoes and can't gain weight 850 antibodies cutting carbs sugar gluten dairy going to be hard 😅hard hard
Thank, currently I experience the same problem, fat around my middle.
However, what is frustrating is that I still don't know what to do?
But you did not suggest a remedy. What should we do to avoid this belly fat?
Also if like myself I weighed 145lbs before thyroid medication and now well over 200lbs and next to zero energy. I'm getting to the point of stopping that medication and if it cause a early death then so be it. I want to live life not watch it go by. Herbs/supplements and a better diet I will do but have had enough with government approved poison's.
What if your insulin is okay? Every time I Gain weight it’s in the back of my arms and lower belly. I already take armour and. Liothyronine. I am at the point where I hate putting in the effect. I work hard to lose it, control my diet with lower carb and exercise. Only to fight to lose and then gain in all back.
Dr. Westin, please tell us what to do. I’ve tried everything. I can’t fast for more than 12 hours as I take thyroid meds that require glucose to work.
This happen to me , I need help, I gotten a bog belly
You should check your iodine levels first and avoid, restrict, and monitor elements such as chlorine and Fluoride and also Bromine to ensure your Throid is functioning and receiving the best and Selenium plays a vital part in converting your T cells…
Ditto, same here!!
yes! This has happened to me. I was a size 4 and they were lose now I can bare fit in a few sizes larger while exercising, eating very clean, no alcohol, etc. It all went to my stomach. It’s so depressing. How do I get rid of it??