This weeks question comes from a subscriber
by the name of Darlene.
Darlene
says...
"I
have been doing the tips you suggested
and do not need to lose a lot of weight
but I found out about a month ago that
I have a low thyroid. I am trying like
crazy to lose the weight but thus far
I have not been able to lose any. I have
been reading that with a low thyroid,
that it is very difficult to lose weight."
Thank
you for a great question Darlene. Hypothyroidism
(low thyroid) is a condition in which
the thyroid gland does not produce adequate
amounts of thyroid hormone, with a variety
of consequences:
If you
have fatigue, weight gain, low motivation,
heat or cold intolerance, headaches and
migraines, dry skin and hair, irritability,
anxiety and panic attacks, hair loss,
fluid retention, depression, decreased
memory and concentration..
Brittle
nails, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome,
low sex drive, insomnia, hives, asthma,
allergies, slow healing, acne, or carpal
tunnel syndrome, you may have a thyroid
disorder.
If you
do have a thyroid disorder the longer
you leave it untreated, the harder it
is to respond to the treatment when you
do receive it. It is therefore vital to
get a proper diagnosis.
I presume
Darlene that you have received a medical
diagnosis and that you are following a
prescribed treatment program? You should
therefore ask the medical people whom
are helping you for advice concerning
your weight issue.
You might
also check out a a book called 'The Thyroid
Diet' by Mary J Shomon. The book discusses
(I quote):
"Optimal
dietary changes, including how a thyroid
sufferer should focus on a low-glycemic,
high-fiber, lower-calorie diet, optimal
timing of meals for maximum hormonal impact,
thyroid-damaging foods to avoid, helpful
herbs and supplements, and more."
"The
book contains several different eating
plans, food lists, and a set of delicious
and healthy gourmet recipes. With handy
worksheets to use in weight loss tracking,
and a special resource section featuring
websites, books, and support groups, you'll
find vital help for the millions of thyroid
patients dealing with weight problems"
(end quote).
For more
information check out:
http://www.thyroid-info.com/dietbook.htm
I should
point out that I have not read the book,
neither am I endorsing it. However, check
it out by all means and if you do decide
to buy it I would be interested to hear
how you get on.
Have
a great week...
Coach David
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