Another important factor in the treatment of
hypothyroidism is exercise.
Exercise increases tissue sensitivity to the
thyroid hormone and stimulates thyroid gland secretion. This is especially
true in people who are dieting; this is because when dieting the metabolic
rate decreases but exercise prevents this decline. An exercise regime of
between 15-20 minutes per day will be beneficial with hypothyroidism. This
exercise needs to be strenuous enough to raise the heartbeat, an exercise
such as walking, swimming, running and cycling.
2. The right Thyroid diet plan
In addition you need to follow the right diet plan. There are
lots and lots of plans but if you have a slow thyroid or metabolism
focus especially on plans that contain 3 aspects :
1. Fewer Calories
There is more to losing weight than cutting calories. The key to
a weight loss plan that works for you is to find one which will help
you eat just the right amount of calories to lose weight.
For example in most cases that 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). 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. The right foods to boost metabolism
Yes easy steps like drinking enough water, having regular (smaller)
meals, etc will all help boost your metabolism. 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.
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 site (
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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 ...
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"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 :
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