How
to lose weight with hypothyroidism
step by step advice that works
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Helping your Thyroid....
If you are having difficulties to lose weight then hypothyroidism
could be one of the reasons.
Up to 3 % of the population could be suffering from hypothyroidism
(underactive thyroid) and it will affect the plan you use
how to lose weight.
The very first stage is to ask your doctor for advice as you might
need to take medication, very simply hypothyroidism means you have an
iodine shortage in your body. As it is quite common don't panic
! there is lots of advice and help available.
However if you want to lose weight with hypothyroidism then you will
need to follow a specialised plan, as most 'common' weight loss plans
simply won't work.
Do you have hypothyroidism ?
Only the doctor will be able to give you accurate advice, but the
easily spotted symptoms include, tiredness, increased sensitivity to
cold, constipation, depression, thin, brittle fingernails, decreased
sweating, dry, itchy skin and putting on weight (or noticing weight
loss plans don't get the same results)
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However don't automatically assume the above symptoms mean you have
hypothyroidism, there could be any number of other reasons.
In addition a number of women will have their thyroid affected within
a year of giving birth - which is why getting the right advice so
important.
How do you lose weight with hypothyroidism ?
The key is to use a simply step by step plan. There is absolutely no
reason why you can't get great results, and you should be able to see
a real difference within a month.
Firstly - make sure you are doing everything possible to help
your thyroid.
If you have hypothyroidism you will have a slow metabolic rate making
weight loss very difficult, which is why the starting point is to help
your thyroid as much as possible. (more details below)
Secondly - you need to use the right weight loss plan.
Most diet plans simply won't work - they will cut back on calories to
much leading to a slow down in metabolism. (more details below)
Selecting what you eat...
To help your thyroid make sure you are eating food containing iodine,
for example
kelp, beetroot, radish, parsley, potatoes, fish, oatmeal and bananas.
These will help your thyroid work at it's best
Similarly make sure you avoid those foods that will
interfere with your thyroid,
such as rapeseed, cabbage, Brussels sprouts,
broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, maize, lima beans and pearl
millet. In addition if you have hypothyroidism also limit your
intake of fats, sugars, sodium chloride, red meat and eggs.
Do note that a very common side effect of hypothyroidism is
constipation hence fibre is very important. The easiest way is
to top up by adding fibre supplements. (follow the links below)
Exercise
If you are looking to lose
weight then exercise is always a good idea, as that will burn calories
and increase your resting metabolic rate.
However in addition with
hypothyroidism exercise also
increases tissue sensitivity to the thyroid hormone and stimulates
thyroid gland secretion. Try to have an exercise regime of
between 15-20 minutes per day as that works especially well with hypothyroidism.
(for example walking, swimming, running and cycling.)
Your weight loss plan
The good news is that there are many, many success stories for weight loss with a slow
thyroid or metabolism.
However the main reason for their success was that they followed a
weight loss plan specifically designed to boost metabolism.
If you have hypothyroidism most weight loss plans
won't work for you, and you will need a specialised plan to get the
best possible results.
The starting point is that 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 :
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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.
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.
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.
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.
How can we help ?
We specialise in providing one to one advice, help and support.
Either follow the links at the bottom of this page for more information,
or the easiest way to get started is to visit our main product site (
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) and get a free recommendation.
All you do is simply fill in the questionnaire and we will email you with
our advice.
Alternatively why not have a look at the most successful plan below ...
All you do is simply fill in the questionnaire and we will email you with
our advice.
Alternatively why not have a look at the popular method below ...
Following a diet plan:
One option is to download a step by step weight loss plan,
specifically designed for slow metabolism or thyroid.
We especially like that one as it's
very easy to follow and contains detailed information on
how you
can boost your metabolism and lose weight naturally.
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 :
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Quick Links
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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
how to lose
weight with hypothyroidism
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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
body shape and
how to lose weight with hypothyroidism
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