Weight Loss/Maintenance

I have Graves Disease.

My thyroid was hyperactive, so my endocrinologist had it destroyed with radioactivity. I no longer have a functioning thyroid at all. At first, I took synthroid. It was nasty. Now I take Armour thyroid and it works well for me, without side effects.

I gained sixty pounds when I had my thyroid function destroyed. I went on the Seattle Sutton meal plan, 1200 calories per day. I was very strict with myself as far as exercise and no cheating with the diet. It took two years, but I lost the weight.

I still have to be careful. Right now, I have gained about six pounds. (It is political season: too many political events with unhealthy food).

Since it may take me six months to lose the weight, I have to be aware of what I am eating!

IMHO, any healthy, well-balanced low calorie diet, combined with exercise should work. Good luck to you.