Is it time to get my thyroid checked?

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In the last year, I've gained about 20lbs. I'm a college student, I have 3 jobs, so basically I never had time to work out. Now, I've been working at my weight for 4 weeks. I've been doing Insanity, and eating nothing but vegetables, fruit, and grains. Basically, eating a vegan diet. I haven't even lost a pound. I've cut my calorie intake to 1300 calories a day, and I still can't lose weight. I have a doctors appointment on Thursday, and I'm so embarrassed about my weight gain, but I can honestly say I've given my everything, and lose maybe a pound. Should I get my thyroid checked, or should I just keep doing what I'm doing?

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As you are only consuming 1300 calories per day and you are still gaining weight then you could have an under-active thyroid . Your doctor will probably suggest a blood test to check your thyroid .

David · Answer

I couldn't lose weight on a high carbohydrates diet either.  Apparently, my body is too sensitive to carbs.

You may have better results by avoiding sugary food and beverage products, while minimizing starchy processed foods like breads, pastas, cereals, and snacks as much as possible.  Fruits are not the free-pass food choice many people believe them to be - limit fruits to the less sugary, non-tropics fruit choices and have only one-a-day until you reach your goal weight.

Joe · Answer

If all you eat is truly veggies, fruits and grains... You lack dietary fats (and proteins!) several time and your hormonal system is out of whack. So yes it could be answer. I seriously doubt you can gain weight on 1,300 calories tho, but it's clear that higher fat/protein intake would help.

jackson · Answer

you probably should still do have it checked to be safe

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Is it time to get my thyroid checked?

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