If you have a thyroid problem, there’s a good chance you’re struggling with your weight. That’s not your fault and it’s not because you aren’t trying hard enough. Your thyroid controls up to 60% of your metabolism, so when it’s not working properly, weight gain is almost inevitable. Here you’ll find strategies for thyroid-related weight gain, metabolism, and what actually works for thyroid patients trying to lose weight.
Is it possible to stimulate your thyroid with certain exercises? Are some exercises better than others for your thyroid? The short answer is yes, exercising can absolutely improve your thyroid function. In fact, several recent studies have shown that exercising can both reduce your TSH and increase free thyroid hormone levels. This is great news …
Everyone gets a sweet tooth now and then, even those (and sometimes, especially those) with thyroid problems. If you do have that sweet tooth make sure that you are opting for ‘healthy’ versions of desserts to minimize any potential negative impact they may have on your thyroid. This article includes my favorite desserts including the …
Is it dangerous to exercise if you have thyroid disease? How much is “too much” exercise? Will exercise help you lose weight or will it hurt your metabolism? All of these questions and more will be answered in this post which is all about exercise and thyroid problems. You will learn the best types of …
Over the past several years, I’ve had the opportunity to help thousands of people not only lose weight but to keep it off long-term. Along the way, I’ve also been able to help a number of people lose between 50 and 100 pounds. I consider this a bigger accomplishment than helping someone lose just 10-20 …
Is it safe to use protein powder if you have thyroid disease? Is animal protein better than plant protein? Which one is ideal if you have thyroid disease? How much protein should you consume each day? And will it help you with weight loss? All of these questions are more will be answered in this …
Will using Topamax finally help you shed those unwanted pounds? Maybe, but before you use it there are some things you need to know. In this guide you will learn how Topamax works for weight loss, why it may be effective, the side effects it can cause, what dose you need for it to work …
Up to 50% of American women who get pregnant gain more weight than is recommended by medical professionals (1). This wouldn’t necessarily be a problem if weight loss after pregnancy was easy, but that isn’t the case. With this crazy high incidence of weight gain, it’s no wonder that women search for weight loss programs …
