Thyroid Health and Weight Loss: The Hidden Connection
By Kellie Williams, FNP-C | Women’s Health 360
Struggling to lose weight no matter how much you diet or exercise? The problem might not be your willpower—it could be your thyroid. This small gland in your neck plays a big role in your metabolism, energy levels, mood, and even your ability to burn fat.
Let’s uncover how thyroid health affects weight loss and what you can do to optimize both.
What Does the Thyroid Do?
Your thyroid produces hormones (T3 and T4) that regulate how your body uses energy. When these hormones are out of balance, it can lead to hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), which can cause:
• Slowed metabolism
• Weight gain (especially around the midsection)
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Cold intolerance
• Hair thinning
Why Thyroid Imbalance Makes Weight Loss So Difficult
Even with a perfect meal plan and exercise routine, an underactive thyroid can sabotage your weight loss. That’s because your metabolism is running slower than it should, leading your body to store fat instead of burning it.
Many women are misdiagnosed—or told their labs are “normal” when symptoms persist.
Which Labs Matter?
At Women’s Health 360, we go beyond the standard TSH test. A thorough thyroid panel
includes:
• TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)
• Free T3 and Free T4
• Reverse T3
• Thyroid antibodies (TPO and TgAb)
This full panel helps us understand the root cause of your symptoms and guides your treatment plan.
How We Support Thyroid Health
We take a functional and personalized approach, which may include:
• Desiccated thyroid or T3/T4 combination therapy
• Adrenal support and stress management
• Nutrient optimization (selenium, iodine, zinc, magnesium)
• Gut health support, as 20% of thyroid hormone is converted in the gut
What You Can Do Starting Today
• Eat a clean, anti-inflammatory diet (rich in protein, veggies, and healthy fats)
• Get adequate sleep—at least 7 hours per night
• Reduce stress and support your adrenal function
• Avoid soy and gluten if autoimmune thyroid disease is suspected
We See You. We Believe You. We’ll Help You Heal.
You don’t have to accept fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog as your new normal. We help women like you every day take back control of their bodies with the right thyroid support and compassionate care.
Let’s Get to the Root of It
Book a consultation and let’s create a personalized plan to support your thyroid and your
wellness goals.
Women’s Health 360 | Orlando, FL & Virtual
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