HRT and low carbing

MonicaAZ · 08-06-2005, 10:13 AM

I had a hysterectomy that included taking my tubes and ovaries on July 13th and started on 1.25mg Cenestin HRT 3 weeks ago.
I've been low carbing 90% of the time for the last 5 years, and just over a year ago I gain 25lbs really without explanation. I know now that this had to do with my out of order hormones.

This past Tuesday I reinducted and have lost 5lbs already. I have reinducted a dozen times in the last year and was lucky to lose 2lbs in 2 weeks only to gain it back.
I feel like maybe my hormones are finally getting back to normal with the HRT and that perhaps I can take off another 20lbs to get back to where I was (195lbs), before my female system went out of order.

Has anyone else experienced a 'recovered' metabolism after starting HRT? I'm also hypothyroid, and even with my thyroid normalized with 100mg of Synthroid, I was struggling to lose weight.

Thanks for any replies!

manalu · 08-07-2005, 11:34 AM

No, no luck here. I had a hysterectomy last Sept. I am on HRT and I am also hypothyroid....but throw in to that mix.....insulin resistant diabetic and pcos.
I hope you continue to lose!!! Good luck!!!

lizzyd · 08-07-2005, 12:21 PM

Hi there,

Both of you should do a search for the posts of a member named NonStickPam. She is incredibly knowledgable about Thyroid, hormones and low carb weight loss. Even if you think your thyroid is regulated, it may still not be.

Seriously, try to track her down, or at least all her posts on the matter.

Good luck,
LizzyD

MonicaAZ · 08-08-2005, 06:54 PM

Thanks. It's because of Nonstickpams posts that I finally had tests done and diagnosed hypothyroid several years ago.

I'd better sift through her posts and look for some more info. Thanks again!

08-06-2005, 10:13 AM	#1
MonicaAZ MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Roy, UT (transplanted Tucsonan) Posts: 2,359 Gallery: MonicaAZ Stats: 5'9 Orig. stats: 274/195/190: 8-2-05 220/215/195 WOE: low carb, low fat, high protein Start Date: July 2000	HRT and low carbing I had a hysterectomy that included taking my tubes and ovaries on July 13th and started on 1.25mg Cenestin HRT 3 weeks ago. I've been low carbing 90% of the time for the last 5 years, and just over a year ago I gain 25lbs really without explanation. I know now that this had to do with my out of order hormones. This past Tuesday I reinducted and have lost 5lbs already. I have reinducted a dozen times in the last year and was lucky to lose 2lbs in 2 weeks only to gain it back. I feel like maybe my hormones are finally getting back to normal with the HRT and that perhaps I can take off another 20lbs to get back to where I was (195lbs), before my female system went out of order. Has anyone else experienced a 'recovered' metabolism after starting HRT? I'm also hypothyroid, and even with my thyroid normalized with 100mg of Synthroid, I was struggling to lose weight. Thanks for any replies! __________________ Tall Ladies Challenge Began lowcarbing July-Dec 2000 245/230/ . Stalled for 6 months. Took a year off. Began again Jan. 2002-216/196/190 Maintained for 2 years. 41 yrs old.

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08-07-2005, 11:34 AM	#2
manalu Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Queen-dumb Posts: 6,257 Gallery: manalu Stats: 26/20/???? WOE: Carb Addicts	No, no luck here. I had a hysterectomy last Sept. I am on HRT and I am also hypothyroid....but throw in to that mix.....insulin resistant diabetic and pcos. I hope you continue to lose!!! Good luck!!!

08-07-2005, 12:21 PM	#3
lizzyd Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Red Sox Nation/ Patriots' Country Posts: 291 Gallery: lizzyd WOE: lap band / low carb	Hi there, Both of you should do a search for the posts of a member named NonStickPam. She is incredibly knowledgable about Thyroid, hormones and low carb weight loss. Even if you think your thyroid is regulated, it may still not be. Seriously, try to track her down, or at least all her posts on the matter. Good luck, LizzyD

08-08-2005, 06:54 PM	#4
MonicaAZ MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Roy, UT (transplanted Tucsonan) Posts: 2,359 Gallery: MonicaAZ Stats: 5'9 Orig. stats: 274/195/190: 8-2-05 220/215/195 WOE: low carb, low fat, high protein Start Date: July 2000	Thanks. It's because of Nonstickpams posts that I finally had tests done and diagnosed hypothyroid several years ago. I'd better sift through her posts and look for some more info. Thanks again!