Good food for hypothyroidism

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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 click here

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Why protein is so important

The right protein levels will help your muscle raise your metabolism naturally  click here

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The importance of low GI foods

All carbohydrates convert to blood sugar-some fast. To find out why this matters click here

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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   click here

 

 

 

"What is good food for.....

hypothyroidism or a slow metabolism?" 

 

Has losing weight 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. The importance of Protein and your metabolic rate

It doesn't seem fair - you have cut down on food, maybe started doing more exercise, but for some reason you just can't lose that weight ?

One factor you could consider is one of the 3 key "secrets" to losing weight : It's not how much you eat, but what you eat that counts.

To get to your right weight consider how much protein you have in your diet

Most people have to many carbohydrates in their diet, but don't have a very active lifestyle. For example the most common diet tends to consist of cereals, sandwiches and pasta.

 

 

Do you have to many carbohydrates in your diet ?

 

Cereal or Toast  for Breakfast ?

Biscuit / Chocolate Snack in the morning or afternoon ?

Sandwiches for lunch ?

Pasta for tea ?

 

 

 

So why is protein so important ?

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).  The more lean body mass you have, the higher your metabolic rate and the more calories you'll burn - especially important when you reach middle age.

Protein + good carbohydrates = success

Your body needs protein to stay healthy and strong, in addition the right levels of protein for you will also prevent hunger between meals

 

2. Cut down on calories but not meals.

The key element is to cut down on calories without reducing your nutrient intake

You need to cut out at least 500 calories per day from your current diet to lose weight. However you need to make certain that you :

  1. Don't starve.
    Even though you are reducing your calorie intake never go below 1,000 calories per day.  If you then this will signal to your body that you are in starvation mode, and will slow down your metabolism.

  2. Eat smaller meals more frequently.
    Don't skip meals! Smaller, more frequent meals keeps your blood sugar stable and provides a steady source of energy to fuel metabolism.

  3. Make sure you eat breakfast.
    If you don't eat breakfast, you slow down your metabolism and send the body into "hoard mode," thinking it's starving because you're going a long period of time frequently 8 to 10 hours or more, without food. Try a shake packed with nutrients, hunger busting soy protein and complex carbohydrates instead of skipping breakfast.

  4. Top up with 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. By "topping up" will you not only feel better, but you will also prevent hunger.


The Three Quickest Ways you can lose weight with hypothyroidism

 

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 diet, calculate each day how much protein you consume and top up if required or select a weightloss 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 weightloss plan.

 

More information

There are lots of different ways to get results but Maureen's example is quite typical:

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"Before reading The Hypothyroidism Solution, I had been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, and was told that I had three months to decide if I was going to have radioactive treatment... or continue taking medication for the rest of my life"I was experiencing great muscle pain, insomnia, dry skin, heat intolerance, and always sweating (which was seriously embarrassing).

Click here to find out what she did....

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The internet's 3 most relevant weight loss plans are shown below :

 

Top 3 Plans to consider

“Hypothyroidism Solution”

Based on helping thousands of people lose weight with a slow thyroid this plan is very easy to follow.

Using it you will find out the 6 most common causes for hypothyroidism, 12 key natural herbs to focus on and much more.  For details click Here

 

The maximise Metabolism Plan

Works by concentrating on boosting metabolism to achieve weight loss. For details click here

 

"The Natural Thyroid Diet" 

If you eat the right foods you can boost your metabolism and lose weight naturally.

The 'natural thyroid diet' provides step by step advice on how to select the right foods, when to eat and what else you can do to boost results :  More details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More information

The importance of your body shape

Why protein is so important

The importance of low GI foods

How you can boost your metabolic rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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