Due to some medical issues I have, I am really trying to shed excess pounds. Two of my issues are hypothyrodism (which I'm being treated for with Armour) and had emergency gall bladder removal a couple of years ago. I've researched weight loss sites, thyroid sites and have come across several articles on diet and metabolic set point. Apparently if you don't find your 'magic balance' i.e. eating enough of the right calories to fuel your metabolism you may end up slowing your metabolism down and won't lose weight. Also underactive thyroid will slow metabolism down, taking thyroid meds may make you retain weight, exercising excessively while boosting metabolism (muscles burn more energy) the body has a wonderful adaptive capability in adjusting to the new stress of exercise or the reduction of calories to make it hold the fat its got. Anybody have comments or insight on how to overcome weightloss plateau and kick body into higher metabolic burn?