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Lose 10 lbs in 4 weeks ?
Fast weight loss with an underactive thyroid
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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