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How you can boost your metabolic rate
There are some key
practical steps you can take to lose those extra lbs and inches
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Why protein is so important
The right protein levels will help your muscle raise your
metabolism naturally
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The importance of low GI foods
All carbohydrates
convert to blood sugar-some fast. To find out why this matters
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The
importance of your body shape
The key to boosting your metabolism is to concentrate on where
you carry your excess weight, and then selecting the right
thyroid weight loss plan
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" How
do you lose weight.....
with a slow metabolism or underactive Thyroid?"
Has weight loss suddenly become more difficult ? Plans or
diets which worked in the past just don't seem to have the same
results ?
Maybe your doctor has prescribed medication ( Levoxyl
,
Thyroxine
Synthroid .....) or maybe you are concerned about your Thyroid or slow
metabolic rate. Whatever your position there are some key
practical steps you can take to lose those extra lbs and inches.
1. Fewer Calories
Whatever plan you follow you need to cut out at least an extra 500
calories per day.
However you need to make certain that your diet will consist of all
the nutrients you need, - and
ideally be as healthy as possible (i.e vitamins, minerals, etc.).
The healthier you are, the more success you will have in losing
weight.
2. Protein and Metabolism
If you don't have enough protein in your diet then you are not helping
your muscles work at their best. Especially if you have a slow
Thyroid or metabolism
you need to give them as much help as possible.
Either go on a very controlled weight loss plan, calculate each day
how much protein you consume and top up if required or
select a weight loss plan specifically designed for boosting
metabolism.
3. Exercise
A combination of aerobic exercise (running / swimming / cycling....)
and resistance training (weight training) will significantly help your
metabolic rate. (and shape !!)
Don't worry if you don't feel that energetic - exercise does help but
so will the right weight loss plan.
For details follow the links on the left
3 Main methods for losing weight with a slow Thyroid
Important note
Before even considering a thyroid weight loss plan it's important to realise that weight loss plans can't replace
medication. However if you have an underactive thyroid then you can
lose weight by following a diet plan specifically designed for
boosting your metabolism. There are many success stories for
weight loss with an underactive thyroid - if you select the right plan
then there is no reason why you can't lose those inches in the next
few weeks.
So what are the 3 main weight loss plans ?
Method 1
Weight
Loss by replacing meals
Replacing one or more meals per day is a very easy way to lose
weight.
However, for a underactive or slow thyroid diet there are 3
very important issues you need into consideration :
1. The Right Amount of Calories
Many meal replacement plans work by cutting down on calories. However
this might not always work - especially
with an underactive thyroid the key to your weight loss plan is to find one which will help
you eat just the right amount of calories to lose weight.
For the best
underactive thyroid diet the starting point is to reduce your daily
calories intake by 500
calories. However you should never go below 1000 calories per day (or
skip meals) as your body will think you are starving and slow down
your metabolism even more.
2. The right protein levels
When you eat the right amount of protein for your body this
will increases lean body mass. (i.e. helps your muscles work at their best).
One of the key features of an underactive thyroid is that your metabolism
will be slow. However if you can increase the amount of lean body mass you have,
then you will boost your metabolic rate and the more calories you'll burn.
Hence select a meal replacement plan which will get you the right
amount of protein. Protein will help boost your metabolic rate
(naturally) and increase the speed at which you lose weight.
3. The right foods to boost metabolism
Yes easy steps like drinking enough water, having regular (smaller)
meals, etc will all help boost your metabolism. Any medication
you might for an under active thyroid will affect your weight loss
plan, however the type
of diet you follow - the foods you select - will have a major impact
on your metabolism and weight loss. In addition if you get this
right you will also see a boost in your energy levels.
Method 2 -
Focus on Metabolic Boosting foods.
The choice of weight loss plans is enormous. From cutting back on calories,
avoiding food groups, protein based, having to go and be weighed, etc.
Bear in mind the most important fact - if you have a slow metabolism or
underactive
thyroid then you will need to select a plan specifically designed for weight
loss and boosting metabolism.
It also tends to be the most cost effective way to lose weight - as you won't need to buy any
supplements / meal replacement drinks, etc.
Often just simple changes in your diet can have a major impact.
Where do
you start?
Consider two key issues:
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Diet
Plan
You face the same issues as anyone wanting to lose weight. Quite
simply it is designing a diet which reduces calories without loss of
energy, prevent hunger as well as providing essential vitamins and
minerals.
Metabolism
But in particular you need to focus on your metabolism. When the
thyroid is underactive (hypothyroidism), it produces too little
thyroxine, producing symptoms such as extreme tiredness, an
intolerance to cold, mental drowsiness, weight gain (even with a
poor appetite), constipation, etc.
Recommended Plan
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" The Hospital Diet "
Specifically developed to
help weight loss with a slow metabolism .
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Lose at least 10 lbs. in 13 days
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Developed for use in hospitals when fast and efficient
weightloss is needed
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However very simple to follow using typical and great food
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No risk - doesn't work get your money back
For details click here
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Other Plans to consider
Fat Loss '4'
Idiots
Learn the 10 idiot proof rules for dieting and fat loss.
The reason you cannot lose weight by starving yourself (using
a low calorie diet) is because your metabolism will detect any major drop in
calories and it will then ADJUST ITSELF by burning fewer calories each day.
The Fat Loss '4'
Idiots plan will help you by providing a simple step by step plan to boost
metabolism and lose weight. For details click
here
The maximise Metabolism Plan
Works by concentrating on
boosting metabolism to achieve weight loss.
For details click
here
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