Suppressed TSH -- thyroid stimulating hormone -- can lead to difficulty losing weight. When TSH is low, the thyroid never receives the signal to produce thyroid hormones, according to "Foundations of Nursing," which causes the body's metabolism to slow down. Though weight loss with suppressed TSH is challenging, "Handbook of Obesity Treatment" encourages that it is possible by incorporating a healthy diet and exercise regimen into your lifestyle.
Step 1
Visit an endocrinologist to treat your suppressed TSH. Endocrinologists are doctors that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of problems with the endocrine system, of which the thyroid is a part of. Dependent upon the cause of your suppressed TSH, a variety of medications can be prescribed to assist your thyroid in functioning normally or to replace missing thyroid hormones, according to "Focus on Nursing Pharmacology."
Step 2
Adhere to a reduced calorie diet. Visit a dietitian to learn how many calories you should eat daily to lead to healthy weight loss. If you are unable to locate a dietitian, "Handbook of Obesity Treatment" mentions that a general rule of thumb is for women to consume 1,200 calories and men to eat 1,800 calories daily to lose 1 lb. to 2 lbs. per week.
Step 3
Incorporate at least 20 minutes of cardiovascular exercise three days per week into your schedule. Examples of cardiovascular exercise include walking, swimming and biking.
References
- "Foundations of Nursing"; Lois White, Gena Duncan and Wendy Baumle; 2010
- "Handbook of Obesity Treatment"; Thomas A. Wadden PhD and Albert J. Stunkard MD; 2004
- "Focus on Nursing Pharmacology"; Amy Morrison Karch; 2009
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