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By Dr. Kevin Dobrzynski


Low Calorie Eating Plans Vs. The Hypothyroid Diet

How does the hypothyroid diet compare to a low calorie diet?

If you happen to have hypothyroidism, odds are, you are probably having a hard time dropping pounds.

Weight gain is the most common symptom of hypothyroidism. Although weight gain isn't the only sign of hypothyroidism, it's the hallmark of the condition.

This condition should actually be termed hypometabolism because hypothyroidism invariably results in diminished metabolic functioning.

Like most people who have hypothyroidism, you probably attempt to drop pounds by dieting. The most common type of dieting is to implement an eating plan that is low in calories.

Diets are problematic when people repeat them or focus solely on cutting their caloric intake.



This is actually an understandable tactic because a lot of people think that they can weigh less by eating less and even though this can work, it usually only works during the early stages of diets.

Initially, the numbers on your scale change - which creates optimism.

The major issues arise when these numbers no longer drop and dieters start experiencing frustration. They are usually tempted to cut more calories from their diets.

Eventually, frustration causes people to go off their diets.

The results include a few pounds of weight loss, immense frustration and a lowered metabolic functioning.

When you go ON a diet this can lower thyroid hormone by up to 50%, which equates to a lower metabolism by 25-40%.

Everything is different when you stop dieting and start eating like you usually do.

At this point, your body has a lower metabolism because of dieting. However, you resume your old eating habits. Now you will regain the weight you lost, plus more.

This is so frustrating!

It could take several years for the body to regain its normal metabolic function after calories have been cut dramatically. This is why low calorie eating plans are dangerous.

On the other hand, the hypothyroid diet improves metabolic performance. It allows the body to burn more fat and calories because it will be running a lot more efficiently.

If you optimize your metabolism your body doesn't store fat because blood sugar is stable. There is less inflammation because you have eliminated food sensitivities. And, your body is less burdened with toxins.

People can have more energy, gain mental clarity, have fewer pains and headache, experience improved digestion and lose weight and keep it off.

Rather than just restricting calories for a quick fix, you should consider optimizing your body's metabolism by using a program like the hypothyroid diet.




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