THYROID DISEASE - LOSING WEIGHT & DIETS - DOUBLE EEK!
I've been offline for a month or so, so there's been no new posts on my blog.
But....my main issue just now with my hypothyroidism is weight loss, the dreaded chunky thighs, rippling tummy & saggy bum that I desperately want to get rid of!
It's universally accepted that people with hypthyroidism find it harder to lose weight. I've certainly never been fatter than I am now - I would add that I'm also relatively fit at the moment & go to the gym about 3-4 times per week where I run at least 5K, plus other cardiovascular exercises & weights - so what's the answer?
There are lots of thyroid diets & various thyroid supplements & diet pills out there. Supplements? The jury's out as far as I'm concerned. The only thing I'd point out is that anyone can make any claim they like about a product that doesn't have to meet any medical regulations, especially on the internet. If the various diet pills strewn all over the web really worked, think about it people, would we all still be overweight?
My last dabble with dodgy internet products was a psoriasis supposedly wonder cream which I duly slathered on, my skin flared up big time & I had to go back to my doctor cap in hand for some of the usual cream, thanks very much!
I think the usual moral holds....if it looks too good to be true then it probably is!
So, thyroid diets?
The thyroid diets seem to fall into 3 categories for me.
Low carb diet - i.e. Atkins style diets & all their variations - I just can't stomach the endless bacon for breakfast!
Low fat diet - how sick to death are we of all those yuck low fat tasteless yoghurts?
Calorie Counting diet - they come in various guises, with colour coding of foods, or whatever, but they all involve counting up at the end of the day.
I'm interested to hear from you, the real people out there with hypothyroidism, what thyroid diet works for you. I've tried a few & I lose a pound or 2 initially, but it never stays off.
My theory at the moment is to try & fit in a lot more exercise (hence the gym) & try & naturally boost my metabolic rate that way & cut out the obviously bad foods rather than slavishly following some stupid cabbage soup diet or whatever.
Ideas (not involving liposuction, etc please) also gratefully received!
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Typically, patients with hypothyroidism also suffer from insulin resistance, causing carbs to result in increased weight gain. From all my research, it is necessary to convert to a low carb lifestyle. There is no quick fix. Changes in diet and exercise are the key. It won't be fast. Keep at it. "Diets" don't work!! It has to become a new way of eating.... FOR LIFE. Good luck to you and keep at it! You can do it.
I changed my meds to desiccated bovine thyroid supplement . It was great! I woke up stronger and more refreshed.
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