Triff, here is what I posted in another thread:
And I don't care what people say - everybody's body is different and I don't believe it's always just the calories. Need to find what works for her. After my thyroid died and I gained 15 lbs. in 3 weeks! I tried Weight Watchers twice, stuck to it to a T, and could only lose 1/4 lb. a week, sometimes gaining. (you are rewarded for eating crappy carbs on WW). And I did not feel good on it.
I switched to the "simply filling" where you can eat unlimited fruits, veggies, lean meats, and some good grains, and lost 1 lb. a week. I need fats & protein or I don't feel good. I didn't even count olive oil whatsoever.
I had posted what I was generally eating each day on the WW message board, and the gal who suggested going to the Simply Filling said I had only been eating like 800 calories a day!! but not losing weight, and feeling crappy.
If you have stopped losing weight and you feel hollow it may mean you need to find something different for your body type. As for fats, I just recently even went back to full-fat milk in my coffee. But that's just me. I do try to limit carbs.
I also think it really helps to try to go to bed a little bit hungry - I will always lose weight that way, no matter how much I ate during the day. And if I want something carby like a big bowl of pasta, or pizza, I'll often have that in the morning on a day where I'm going to be more physically active. Keeping serotonin at optimal level is good to keep the carb cravings in check. Vitamin D helps with this.
I didn't reply earlier because in helping my friend through methylation - made me question the supplements I was already taking, and I no longer remember why - not always sure if I'm taking them for hypothyroid, weight loss, dry skin, or a combination thereof!
I do know I take Tonalin, Apple Cider Vinegar, and L-Carnitine for fat metabolism, although just recently read that the L-Carn may lower your thyroid function. I think I take Acai Berry & Green/White/Black tea for weight loss. Also something about Flax Oil & belly fat so I take an Omega 3-6-9.
I've always taken Ubuiquinol and Resveratrol but not sure why I started those. I take selenium & zinc, I think to help thyroid function.
I read awhile ago that calcium can lower your thyroid RX effectiveness, so I wait to take calcium way after I take the med. However recently reading how too much calcium is not good for the brain, I really reduced my calcium and got all nervousy.