The Thyroid Body Type Explained (And Debunked)

[@smallisbeautiful2808]

Even though I'm down to 117 lbs. (I'm 5'3" tall), I still fit the stereotype. The MAIN way I've been able to offset it is by sleeping later into the morning (I work evening hours), then eating a little dab of Redmon's or Baja Gold salt right after brushing, flossing, scraping (obsessively), and sipping around 40 ounces of spring water over the course of the first 4 hours after I wake up. Then I wait for at least one hour after my last sip of water before eating my afternoon "breakfast" of pasture-raised eggs fried in a LOT of real butter with bacon or pork sausage. Then I wait at least six more hours before eating my evening meal - usually good steak or ground beef from Whole Foods with Reeser's microwavable mashed potatoes (the plain buttered ones with only a few ingredients), and Birdseye Steamfresh broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. For dessert I try to have a small dish of well-rinsed organic blueberries. It feels pretty easy to follow that diet UNTIL later in the evening. It's those late evening hours where I start craving the sweets and starches, and sometimes I'm successful at distracting myself away from eating them, but sometimes I'm not!

[@katiie7]

Do a parasite cleanse. You’ll cut cravings even if you don’t visually see any parasites/have direct symptoms.

[@smallisbeautiful2808]

@@katiie7 What is the best way to do that?

[@angellagoodon9334]

I started taking magnesium and my cravings have dramatically decreased. I’m so grateful as I craved sugar constantly. Not anymore.

[@gerahuey3706]

You're my twin😂😂 Blessings and great health to us!!

[@hellicaordo1418]

I've been diagnosed with Hashimoto 6 years before. I indeed mainly gain weight mostly around my belly and butt, but it's been so all my life, long before I had thyroid problems. Also while losing weight, my thighs become slim much faster than my butt and belly. I lost about 20kg (45 lbs) recent year and now most of the remaining fat is around my waist and hips while my legs are almost pure muscle. I've also had a strong sugar craving most of my life and was binging from time to time. I'm not sure it was connected with my thyroid condition, most likely with psychological traumas and ADHD. After I drastically changed my lifestyle (going out of home almost every day, walking around 7.500 steps daily, weight lifting 2-3 times a week, eating more protein and vegetables, drinking about 2 liters of water every day, having at least 7 hours of sleep) my sugar and salty cravings almost disappeared, even during my period. A few years ago I couldn't stand a pack of chips just lying in the basket on the table, I immediately wanted to eat it, but now it can lay here for a week and I will not bother at all. Now most of my cravings are about vegetables, which is funny. Fortunately, for most of my life I had no craving for coffee (maybe because I'm very sensitive to caffeine), but I drank a lot of black tea before. Thank you for mentioning insulin resistance and the impact of muscle mass. I've been struggling with high insulin resistance for about 5 years and ONLY after I started to walk a lot there were some positive changes in my insulin levels. After losing some initial fat with a lot of walking, I was able to begin to build my muscle mass (it is almost impossible to do a simple push-up when you're overweight, we all know that). Now my endocrinologist finally thinking of taking me off metformin medication, because my insulin levels dropped almost twice. To everyone reading this, who is struggling with insulin resistance - stand out your freaking chair and go for a walk. About four to five times a week, even if the weather is bad and you don't really want to go anywhere and prefer to take another cup of coffee with chocolate. If you run out of ideas for where you can walk, go to the supermarket which is far from your home. If your heart condition allows it, walk back with a heavy backpack full of groceries (please choose a good backpack to not hurt your back). Yes, such small things can have an impact.

[@IdolEyes84]

This is me too! Skinny yet never had a flat belly.

[@SucklistMalf]

I'm hypothyroidism going off the passkey

[@luzrtorres5159]

I have been battling with hypothyroidism since my youngest son was born 25 years ago. The weight gain is distributed proportionately all over my body. If I gain weight is everywhere and if I lose it is everywhere too, there’s not an specific place for me. Daily exercise and walking along with a nutritious well balanced diet with around 40-50g of protein in every meal helps a lot. Also daily exercise and waking has helped me tremendously to regain my energy back. Going outdoors and get natural vitamin D3 from the sunlight is a must. I also take 10mcg of T3 and 100 mcg of T4. I feel like a normal person again 😊

[@pascalecoulombe7299]

Thank you Dr. Westin for all your precious infos. I’m 60 years old and have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism/Hashimoto 35 years ago. I’ve been taking a Desiccated Thyroid compound made by my pharmacy for the past 10 years and feel much better since. Synthetic T-4 had never made me feel truly better. I recognize myself perfectly in the thyroid body type described in this video! As far as I’m concerned, the description is an accurate one!!!

[@barbarabarber3167]

Is that a prescription thyroid dessicated compound?

[@pascalecoulombe7299]

Yes it is.

[@charlieb9090]

Listening now to your podcast about Thyroid problems. I’m hoping you will mention any known issues for people without a Thyroid (100% removed surgically), but take Levothyroxine every morning. Para Thyroids remain intact. Thanks!

[@marydenney8249]

Yep! I’m in the hips, thighs and stomach

[@terihooper789]

Hypothyroid - always gain weight in belly, butt, and thighs but I have weight in other areas too.

[@gerahuey3706]

Yep, I'm definitely in a battle with my body!!! Before I knew I had hypothyroidism, I was wondering why I couldn't lose an ounce, even when I wasn't eating much. Weight gain is mostly all over but especially in the arms, butt, belly, and thighs-- Ugh. Being on med and eating a whole lot less and walking a lot-- I'm slowly winning this battle. Blessings and great health to us all!! ❤🙏

[@aprilamburgey8741]

All I know is that I weigh more now than I ever have and I'm very overweight! I honestly think that the Levothyroxine that I was put on years ago, is why that I have gained so much weight! I can't ever lose any weight unless I literally starve myself. I am miserable!!!

[@beckiwildeman600]

Cravings come from having a low potassium level!

[@sonflower1118]

thank you for this reminder

[@mskumon1]

Heavy on the weight gain in the belly, hips and thighs. I have also had a COMPLETE Hysterectomy. And cannot take hormones 😢😢

[@oxigen85]

Diagnosed for 14 years but probably been sick for 20+. Even when I was thinnest about 10 years ago and could wear S-M in tops, I still needed XL in pants.

[@valevel7]

i don’t fit that stereotype- happily on Tirosint, and take vitamin D, selenium, and myoinositol - antibodies are going down, TSH in healthy range. I exercise very regularly and do intermittent fasting.

[@tnr4ever]

I have thyroid problems and losing weight not gaining it its horrible 😢 thanks for these thyroid videos it helps me learn more about this condition

[@lucievedomimkestesti]

I have approached it differently. I healed my gut and vagus nerve first. I think if people start looking into brain and gut connection it clicks. It heals the root, not the symptom - insulin resistance. I stopped eating all sugar, carbs, sweeteners and gluten. Let go of root emotions that was behind all the bodily suffering - grief, unhappiness. I feel amazing and hate sugar now 😁 Body type, yes, hips and lower belly like my mom. But ale arms.

[@aliceismailyan473]

How amazing!!! How did you do it? I could use some tips ❤

[@SusanBame]

Diagnosed Hashimoto's in March. Since I can remember (age 6) I've had extra weight around my waist. It was also in first grade (age 6) that I had my first hypoglycemia experience, so I've been pretty much pre-diabetic since first grade. I'm 67 now and have been on keto since 2017. I'm now taking progesterone, doing estrogen cream, I'm taking a slew of supplements for Hashimoto's, I filled the prescription for NP Thyroid in the last week or so, and I'm on Thyrotropin PMG. I think the PMG is helping. In high school I lost a lot of weight, and was also in marching band, and that's probably the most exercise I've had in my life, so I know if I exercised, that would help. I'm pretty sure I'm allergic to exercise. (I also just quit dairy, and notice that I'm not sniffling and post-nasal-dripping like I used to.) My older brother had hyperthyroid in the late '50s and had his thyroid irradiated; he's taken levothyroxine since about 1960. My niece also has hyperthyroid issues. My grandmother had a goiter and was taken to the hospital in Toledo in the 1920s by my dad, who at 8 years old drove her there. Today it's a 2-hour drive to and from. I don't know how he did it in the '20s, but he did. My grandmother's hospital bill at that time was over $3,000, which stayed with them until both of my grandparents died and my dad inherited the farm -- and the unpaid medical bills. It took him another ten years to pay off his mom's thyroid bills. At least they didn't lose the farm because of it. Pretty sure she was experimented on then, because they didn't know what they were doing or how to treat hypothyroid in the 1920s.

[@LoriMorse-p1x]

I have had hashimotos in my 30's and now I'm 60. Trying the carnivore diet to put it in remission. What do you think about taking thytrophin by Standard Process? It's suppose to stop the attack on your thyroid.

[@beckiwildeman600]

Have you looked up bovine trachea!

[@mioara8169]

I gained weight on my hips, tights and belly.

[@jrowlove7328]

Hips, thighs and tummy.

[@lnsuvasquez2466]

I second that

[@msf559]

i am male i also have throyid body type

[@imm0rtalitypassi0n]

I have Hashimotos, and yet if I AVOID cruciferous vegetables- all my symptoms flare up.

[@LoriMorse-p1x]

Weight in stomach, butt and upper thighs and face/eyes.

[@user-sp4vq6et7w]

Same here

[@amberlynn72]

You described my exact build Dr Childs and I have Hashimoto's😁

[@ithinkigottalent4047]

I have the thyroid body type you just described. I'm 5'9", long arms and legs, small wrists, etc. I carry my weight in hips and butt.

[@ofirshorshy8281]

Was diagnosed with hashimoto's when I was 16 (now 28) and I answer none of the above mentioned conditions, on the other hand ai struggle to gain weight for years since and I am also energetic and active and I am was told to be an extremely energetic child, teen. And I do not drink coffee, not eating unhealthy foods, I avoid chocolate (maybe only hot chocolate sometimes but not cravings) I dont eat gluten for few years and it made me in my best shape and health ever. I do avoid raw croccifers but I just cook them or make sourcrout. I want to start iodine to add even more energy!

[@IWillSayItLouder]

lm a female with hashimoto’s and have an athletic/inverted triangle body type. I gain weight all over, but most obviously in my stomach

[@anikomiles4260]

@drwestinchilds love your videos. could you explain why cant hashimotos patients consume iodine? I am one of those people, if i accidently eat iodized salt, my thyroid speeds up then crashes, with even lowerr thyroid function( neede to up my meds) and i could barely swallow because it make my nodules bigger and inflamed.... therefor ive been tested im very deficient in iodine... Is there a way i could do anything about that? My selenium levels are fine, but they were too low before.

[@bellaheblan8479]

I happen to have the described characteristics/ body type. I’m sure there are other people who do not. I mostly eat meats and fats, with some vegetables. Sugar, wheat, dairy, and coffee have been removed from my diet, and I feel so much better!

[@tammiesiscoyesilyurt3193]

I have found that when I eat a lot of meat I feel much worse. I try to eat mostly Blue Zone/Med diet (Pescatarian with chicken occasionally.)Very small portions of red meat very occasionally.

[@mechthildhaeussler5736]

I totally fit the typical thyroid bodytype - have never seen my body so well described. Diagnosed with a goiter and hypothyroidism at age 18 (at the time goiters were still frequent in my region close to the Alps). Diagnosed with Hashimoto since menopause. Never been technically overweight, always very active and rather muscular. Nowadays (67) lots of trouble to not put on weight or loose some. Though would like to get rid of any useless kg, to not overcharge my more and more fragile soft tissues and joints (RA showing up)

[@musonobari2560]

I actually lost weight since I got Hyperthyrodism and have gained about 4kg after I started taking carbimazole

[@larondahicks5233]

keto is the best diet it is working for me protein all day and sait and butter tea or water down from 297lb to 255

[@chantaldewit4998]

I always struggle with weight gain around my buttocks and thighs, have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid 30 years ago. Recently started with a bio identical estrogen patch for menopause and my legs size has almost double.. even though my Dr tells me its not related. Ι have not increased my food intake or made any diet changes.. so really stuck on what to do

[@annemacdonald7262]

Not me. I am 5’3” and about 100 lbs. I eat a lot. But I can’t gain weight. I have Hashimotos. I have lowered my Levothyroxine to 62.

[@lilygrinnell222]

I have weight gain around my belly, and hips 😢

[@MaggieZla]

I have the same body type issues! So frustrating

[@kimhornburg8812]

Yes I have those characteristics

[@sueholt4266]

Yes

[@amymahalo2524]

I have low thyroid and carry too much weight in my waist, thighs and hips the most.

[@StompMom5]

I definitely don't fit the body type characteristics mentioned towards the end. My weight right now is large hips and butt but I feel like that's also menopause🤷‍♀️. I grew up very skinny, remained very skinny during my childbearing years and all five children. But once my 40s hit, the weight started packing on and I can't seem to lose it😭😭. I'm currently doing keto without much luck.

[@33princesslily]

I have a question for you. My 10 year old daughter's TSH level is 0.92 and her free T4 is 1.91. Her doctor said this is normal. I thought free T4 upper limit is 1.67? What's your take? She's a very anxious girl and I really think it has to do with her thyroid.

[@stephaniepetion6100]

I am a thyroid patient. Had a thyroidectomy 18yrs ago. I was a teenager when had it. Weights:my stomach and inner tighs. Crasy thing if i sucked my stomach or wear a shape wear people never knew my issues. My best friends doesn’t believed if i complained about my stomach. She said you're fit like a model what are you talking about. Co-workers asked how can my stomach is so flat having four children!?😢😢they don't know my secret if i undressed. I do eat healthy meat/seafood and tons of vegetables. And zero sugar. And i exercise 10-12hours weekly.

[@Hulachowdown]

Nah… respectfully dr I am just a girlie who lifts, loves chips way too much and HAPPEN to have thyroid issues😂 as a youth I had the opposite issue and was a string bean and couldn’t keep weight on even if I ate SO much junk food on top of the three meals my parents fed me. I then had cancer so I had half taken out and ever since my thyroid function is kind of crappy. I also just love carbs and work a manual job so I have strong legs( bigger ya but I can lift my weight and work all day so I am fine with it) with a bit of a belly. In the end could be worse… I mean I could be ‘un alived’ like half my mom’s female family members before thyroid problems was treatable/diagnosed.

[@Viv8ldi]

Dr. I was on a t4 medication (l-thyroxine) for 10 years, since I am 18 years old. A new endocronologist put me on a 100mcg T4/20mcg T3 medication. Do you think its bad to take a kombi product?

[@sunflower8599]

Dr. Charles, I got lost in the part of insulin resistant. How can we fix that?

[@GinaR21212]

You left out the feedback loop brain type, I would not have low thyroid if it wasn't for being overtreated with cortisol steroid that put my brain on a feedback loop.

[@naomiharper6297]

I have no thyroid and am on Synthroid as well as Childs supplements and get my weight gain in my thighs and hip area.

[@jewella2687]

I have had a thyroidectomy and I had hashimotos but didn't know I had it till after thyroidectomy. Do I still have hashimotos if I have no thyroid gland?

[@PixieHollowCreatiions]

Lower body, waist, hips and my arms

[@westcoastswingmusic]

Thanks!

[@Funbundle44]

My thyroid has calcified (shown up on scan) and I've put on a lot of weight. So should I be taking something like thyroxine?

[@ameliaashton-brooke2454]

25 years plus and just my belly. My legs are actually too thin

[@hellegilbert3000]

I gain weight on my arms, belly and face. I look bloated most of the time.

[@divakim206]

Same! Ugh

[@KarlaGarcia-jq8tr]

Same!! I was wondering if somebody else did! My arms are huge and just like you I look like I'm bloated most of the time

[@ruthb3296]

Could be more cortisol related in my opinion if that’s where you’re gaining your weight

[@zenytamboong]

Steaming vege❤..I need to get back my slim tummy..

[@christine3043]

Does this apply to this of us who have no thyroid? I had mine removed almost 2 years ago due to Graves Disease. I have optimal FT3 and FT4 but haven’t lost weight. I haven’t gained either.

[@IdolEyes84]

8:20 this is exactly me!

[@mskumon1]

I am all of the 'body type' tall, long legs and arms, etc

[@mariaashot5648]

There is too much "comparing body types and shapes and sizes" already, and that is especially detrimental to women and young people of all ages. About iodine: for anyone taking any iodine as a supplement, please be aware that without Vitamin A that iodine is basically lost. My 36 year old daughter only recently discovered in her own online research that Vitamin A is essential for proper iodine absorption. She has been taking iodine for years on her doctor's recommendation - but not the Vitamin A (because he never mentioned it). Well, only by adding the Vitamin A did she begin to notice improvements from the iodine (that she takes as kelp). She has Hashimoto's, not too severe but severe enough. The weight gain began after puberty, but it needs to be said that Radiation (from nuclear tests and from increased levels of radiation that are part of being born in the nuclear age) is bad for all developing bodies and really messes up the endocrine system of young women in particular. Women's cycles are horrendously complex as it is, and if you happen to live in an area that had a nuclear accident, you may have had more exposure than you know to radioactive isotopes. (Southern California had a quite severe nuclear accident in 1959, in Moorpark in Simi Valley; this was covered up. You can read about it on Wikipedia or find the 30 minute documentary called "Nuclear Cowboys".) Endocrine disruptors in the environment (from plastic pollution), hormones in the food supply, antibiotics fed to the animals whose eggs or meat you eat, as well as various kinds of prescribed pregnancy-prevention pills can further burden your body with substances that undermine optimal metabolism. It is simply not true that patients with thryoid disease "cause their own problems, by eating 'wrong.' " And let's face it, better than 99% of the US population, by income level, cannot afford to buy only completely organic, high-end produce and pure, verifiably hormone-free water for their daily use & their family's nutrition. This is a helpful video. I feel for everyone out there who suffers as my daughter does, as her son does, as my mother did until she died much too early of a rare cancer. But, truly, the problem is worse for women who are in the ovulatory & menstrual decades of their life. Their body will be far less cooperative, no matter how carefully they watch their diet. And when you're too tired, or having painful cramps, or are simply depressed - most thyroid disease is associated with depression - you are less likely to exercise consistently, or find the motivation to focus relentlessly on your own health.

[@Acts-1322]

I see this all the time also as the insulin resistance/Prediabetes pattern. Central adiposity is a killer of organs, often caused by our ultra processed products and sugar bombs... Lack of exercise

[@mmacka4609]

I have removed my left thyroid as well as both my glands four years ago. I have hypothyroidism. I’m not on medication. My higt is 1,63 - my weight is 64 kg my usual weight. But sometimes I would put in one week couple of kg. Also I’m not very big eater. Than week later I would loose extra weight I gained the week before. When I gain”weight it’s gain is all over my body. I do crave for an sweet most of the tames. Also I have food allergy allergies”gluten lactose fructose”intolerance. As wel as very severe irritable bowel syndrome. Last year I started to take Berberine Switch 30 g. As well as Nutra Life High potency 50 Billion Probiotics-prebiotics. I tried to take Double Wood Dihydro Berberine 100 mg but they make me put an weight. I stop taking them. Dr Childs is there any advice or suggestions for my problem. I would really appreciate. Thank you I live in Australia 🇦🇺

[@IdolEyes84]

Birberine made me itchy

[@rukhsarhussainkhan]

Do you get Ayurvedic supplements? Look up Triphala ( tablet or powder form).

[@pjbgcb54]

Hips thighs and stomach are my problem

[@confidentyardie6]

Please explain jog doctor remove part of your thyroid

[@dreacypher9637]

I have Hashimotos and I gain weight in my upper arms and stomach

[@velvetdawn297]

No I have hashimotos..I'm an 🍎 just gain in my waist and upper half and I take 162 micrograms

[@emilphoryew9436]

This is a hypothyroid video. I have the opposite situation. Actually I have subclinical hyperthyroidism. .285 TSH and normal T3 & T4 values. How to treat this? Anyone know?

[@lindajakub624]

Yes hips,thighs,, waist.😢

[@lightfeather6238]

Thyroid eye disease ! Any suggestions for diet

[@pjbgcb54]

Cruciferous vegetables make me sick 🤢

[@DEBH-i4d]

He didnt mention that in US, most salt has iodine added

[@ShirleyCooper08]

I gain weight in my hips and thighs... Does that mean I have a thyroid problem??🤔

[@michellesantos435]

No, you should always take a thyroid blood test before concluding.

[@barbarak8158]

I'm 5 ft and 108 lbs. I'm hypothyroid. I'm not the stereotype ! Thx for the video ! 😃

[@Viv8ldi]

Memo: thyroid patients are more prone to develop insulin resistance

[@Viv8ldi]

Memo: thyroid pations should eat more protein. Not eating enough protein might be the reason they have the disease in the first place

[@Viv8ldi]

memo: thyroid pationes do better when they eat more protein not less

[@LaujainBukhtiar-m7t]

Can a kid have a shot of B12

[@sonflower1118]

I am now 65 years old. I have gained 5 pounds in my stomache, thighs and hips the last 3 months. I am 5'4 inches and weigh 125 pounds. My metabolism is very slow. I have had Hashimotos for 35 years and type 1 diabetes.

[@dianneyoungblood689]

5’4 and close to 140 and it doesn’t show a lot since I am active. I have aleays had a sweet tooth. Belly an issue since childhood. Big boned slim mom and small framed overweight Hispanic Dad. An odd mix of frame for me. At 74 now, I am stuck with Hashi’s and undisgnoised ftom 30 until at 50 my doc freaked and gave me meds. No help on body but less sleepy all the time! I used to clog, still walk & bike, so that always helped. I love veggies, chicken & seafood. Avoid pasta and rice, bread etc. chocolate is my crave but try to limit.

[@puddin12dt]

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