The Hypothyroid Diet Vs. Eating Plans That Are Low In Calories

By Dr. Kevin Dobrzynski


Low Calorie Eating Plans Vs. The Hypothyroid Diet

How does a low calorie eating plan compare to the Hypothyroid Diet?

If you have hypothyroidism, there's a good chance that you're struggling to lose weight.

Weight gain is a very common sign of this condition. When this is not the sole symptom of hypothyroidism, it is considered to be a very telling development.

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

If you are like the majority of people who live with hypothyroidism, you attempt to shed excess weight by dieting. The most common plan is a low-calorie eating plan.

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



This is a natural thing to do because most people believe by eating less they will weigh less, and this does happen, but only in the early stages of dieting.

At the onset, the numbers on the scale will start to drop - which causes people to become optimistic.

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.

Frustration usually causes people to quit their diets.

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

The thyroid hormone is lowered by as much as 50% when people go on low-calorie diets and this results in a lower metabolism by as much as 25-40%.

Things start to change when you go OFF the diet and resume normal eating.

At this time, your metabolism will be lower because of your low calorie eating program. You will nonetheless start eating just like you used to. As a result, you will gain back all the weight you loss and some added pounds as well.

This is so frustrating!

It will often take years for normal metabolic functioning to resume after having implemented a low calorie eating program. This is the problem with diets that severely restrict calories.

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 the performance of your metabolism, your blood sugar will stabilize and your body won't store fat. Inflammation will be lessened because food sensitivities will be gone. You will also have fewer internal toxins.

The result is increased energy, clearer thinking, less aches/pains and headaches, better digestion, and long term weight loss.

Instead of dramatically cutting your calories in order to drop pounds fast, you might want to think about boosting your metabolism by going on a hypothyroid diet.




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