Has losing weight become more difficult ?

Plans or diets which worked in the past don’t have the same results?

Maybe your doctor has prescribed medication (Levoxyl, Thyroxine, Synthroid …..).

Or maybe you are concerned about an underactive thyroid or slow metabolic rate?

Whatever your position if you want to lose weight with an underactive thyroid or slow metabolism focus on 3 key items:

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1. Cut down on calories but ….

There is more to losing weight than cutting calories.

Especially with an underactive thyroid you will need to eat just the right amount of calories to lose weight.

Most plans work by reducing daily calories by at least 500 calories.

But if you have an underactive thyroid you need to be very careful how you reduce your calorie intake.

For example 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 amount of Protein

Similarly with an underactive thyroid you need to focus on eating the right amount of protein for your body because this will help increase lean body mass. (i.e. helps your muscles work at their best).

The more lean body mass you have, the higher your metabolic rate and the more calories you’ll burn.

Getting the right level of protein will help boost your metabolic rate (naturally) and increase the speed at which you lose weight.

3. Exercise

Yes our most effective plan (details below) will help you lose weight without doing any exercise.

But we always recommend doing some sort of exercise with an underactive thyroid.

There are 2 reasons you need to take exercise:

1. The obvious one that you will be burning calories
2. But just as important exercise stimulates the thyroid function – which will also help your metabolism.

Try to do a little but often each week – for example walking is a great exercise and 20 to 30 minutes in total is all you need to do (for example 3 x 10 minute walks)

Don’t worry if you don’t feel that energetic at the moment – the right weight loss plan will naturally help you boost your energy levels

(so that you get into this win-win position where your diet gives you more energy, wanting you to do some sort of exercise, leading to more energy….).

How to select a plan

You need to be very careful in the type of weight loss plan you use. The choice of weight loss plans is enormous : cutting back on calories, avoiding food groups, protein based, having to go and be weighed, etc.

Bear in mind the most important fact….

- with a slow metabolism or thyroid you need to use a plan specifically designed for weight loss and boosting metabolism.

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A successful plan contains four main elements:

A. – Diet Plan

The starting point is that you will have the same issues as anyone wanting to lose weight.

Which is why you need a diet plan that reduces calories without loss of energy, prevents hunger as well as providing essential vitamins and minerals.

B. – Low Glycemic Index Plan

In addition you need a plan which will provide long lasting energy.

That means containing the right foods which have the right calorie levels to lose weight, but the right ingredients to help you boost your energy levels.

C. – Vitamins, minerals and nutrients

Your body tends to look for all the essential ‘building blocks’ it needs to be healthy and survive. By reducing your calorie intake there is a real danger of reducing all the essential vitamins and minerals you need.

That is why a plan which provides enough essential nutrients will help you to not only feel better, but will also prevent hunger.

D. – 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

How can we help ?

We designed this site to provide background advice for our customers on how to lose weight with an underactive thyroid.

We specialise in helping people lose weight with a slow metabolism / underactive thyroid.

If you want to consider using products why not let us email you a recommendation as to the plan we would recommend (click here)

There are 2 main ways to lose weight …

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1. Use a ‘Step by Step’ Plan:

The most successful method is to use a plan specifically designed to help you lose weight with a slow metabolism or thyroid.

We especially like the ‘thyroid diet plan’ shown on the right which contains very ‘easy to follow’ advice and will show you what to eat to help your thyroid, the best way to lose weight and how to boost your metabolism naturally.

Very effective it contains a step by step plan showing you which foods to eat to lose weight with an underactive thyroid..

More details

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2. Using Products

A far easier way is to use specialised weight loss products.

There are a variety of products which range from metabolism boosters to complete ready made plans.

However do note that plans won’t replace medication for a slow metabolism or Thyroid.

For our guide to products designed to boost metabolism and lose weight. Click Here

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Thyroid Weight Loss
Step by Step Advice, Products and Plans

underactive thyroid diet

If you have an underactive thyroid or slow metabolism it is very easy to get disheartened.

Most of the weightloss plans which have worked in the past just don’t have the same results.

Linked to this the ‘side-effects’ of a slow thyroid also don’t help – especially loss of energy levels.

So how do you lose 10 lbs in 4 weeks ?

If you have an underactive thyroid then you can get really fast weight loss results by using a plan designed to

• help your thyroid boost your metabolism
• but that will cut back on calories without affecting your energy levels.

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1. Starting your plan

The starting point is to realise that with an underactive thyroid ( like any other weight loss plan) you need to cut down on calories.

- for example using a very simple diet plan, where you cut back 500 calories per day you will lose 1 lb per week (i.e. 4 lbs per month).  ..

However you need to be especially careful in selecting what you eat,

….because you need to eat exactly the right type of foods to boost your energy levels and help your metabolism (see below)

In addition there are a couple of very important issues.

• Firstly never go below 1000 calories per day
• Secondly eat regular meals – espcially breakfast.

The reason is that cutting back to much (or skipping meals) slows down your metabolism so you don’t lose weight.

So where do you start ?

For best results use a plan containing 5 key elements:

1. The right type of Exercise

Because exercise stimulates the thyroid function. (try to do at least 30 minutes 2 or 3 times per week)

2. Avoid Carbs/ Up Protein

Up your protein intake, protein is digested slowly helping to slow down the release of insulin.

3. Increase Fibre

Make sure you eat 30-40g of fibre per day as many people with an under active thyroid suffer from constipation.

4. Avoid certain foods

Avoid foods that interfere with thyroid function including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, peanuts, pinenuts and linseeds.

5. Up antioxidants

Eat food high in antioxidants, such as blueberries, cherries and tomatoes

For a more detailed explanation follow the links (top right of this page)

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Your underactive thyroid weight loss plan.

To lose weight try to combine these 5 elements into your favourite weight loss plan.

There are lots of plans (cutting back on calories, avoiding food groups, protein based, having to go and be weighed, etc.).

Yes they will also work, in the right circumstances, but do note that with an underactive thyroid you will need focus specifically on the above 5 items – linked to eating the right foods to boost your metabolism.

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Specialised Thyroid Weight Loss Plan

However by far the fastest way (and the easiest) is to use a specialised underactive thyroid weight loss plan.

That way you will have a plan that has been designed to help your thyroid (& metabolism) but specifically geared to helping you lose weight. Even if you’ve tried lots of  ‘general’ weight loss plans you will notice a real difference.

One option is to download a step by step weight loss plan, 

We especially like ‘the natural thyroid diet’ as it’s very easy to follow and contains detailed information on how you can boost your metabolism and lose weight with an underactive thyroid.

It includes step by step plan on how to select the right foods, when to eat and what else you can do to boost results :  More details

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