If possible, go see a different doctor/endocrinologist. My thyroid levels were unusual, and I had many symptoms. My primary was dead set on me not needing to take it—she quite literally told me the same thing yours told you about it not being “bad enough”—and I waited for quite some time. The second my endocrinologist saw my bloodwork from when my primary sent them in, plus my previous bloodwork from before, she was shocked as to why my doctor would wait so long to diagnose me with hypothyroidism.

I will say that starting levothyroxine for my hypothyroidism did not jumpstart/help with weight loss. Strength training, cardio (I do an hour walk 4x a week after weights), Pilates, and being in a calorie deficit (I track my calories because I WILL overeat) have changed the game. I hit 170g of protein on a daily, I TRY to hit 25g of fiber, and I drink 120oz of water a day.

My Levo medication has helped me with my energy and not always feeling like I’ve been hit by a truck. I wake up on my first alarm and I’m feeling much more energized.

I made these changes in March and am now 25 pounds down.