I was wondering if anyone could help me out on this..i am considering taking Synthroid or some other prescription thyroid medication to help with my weight loss effort. I went to the doctor and she diagnosed me as 'boderline hypo thyroid' but says its not enough to give me a prescription. ive tried other doctors but can get one even though there is a history of hypothyroid in my family. everyone tells me that my weight is healthy for my height 5'9 and 160 lbs but ive been cutting calories and excersizing 5 days a week ( 45mins to 1.5 hrs of cardio and 1/2 hr to 45mins weights) and i have only lost 14lbs in three monthes and i cant get past this plateau. i think taking thyroid meds might help me reach my goal ( 135 )but i dont want to take them for the rest of my life. is there some way to cycle these and loose weight? what are your suggestions?