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7 WAYSTO LOSE WEIGHT IF YOU HAVE
HYPOTHYROIDISM

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WHAT IS
HYPOTHYROIDISM?
Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland is
unable to produce enough hormones.
Hypothyroidism (also known as Underactive
Thyroid) is a common, potentially serious, and
often clinically overlooked disease. Some
researchers state as much as 10% of the adult
population have hypothyroidism with majority
composed of women.

3.
FATIGUE WEIGHT GAIN SENSITIVITY TO
TEMPERATURE
CHANGE
CONSTIPATION
SYMPTOMS OF
HYPOTHYROIDISM

4.
DRY SKIN PUFFINESS OF FACE ABNORMAL VOICE
CHANGES
MUSCLE WEAKNESS
SYMPTOMS OF
HYPOTHYROIDISM

5.
HIGH
CHOLESTEROL
LEVELS
MUSCLE PAIN,
STIFFNESS, OR
TENDERNESS
JOINT PAINS OR
SWELLING
HEAVIER OR IRREGULAR
MENSTRUAL
PERIODS
SYMPTOMS OF
HYPOTHYROIDISM

6.
HAIR LOSS SLOW HEART RATE IMPAIRED MEMORY DEPRESSION OR
MOOD SWINGS
SYMPTOMS OF
HYPOTHYROIDISM

7.
GOITER
When hypothyroidism goes untreated, the
signs and symptoms gradually worsen and
could lead to goiter or an abnormal
enlargement of the thyroid. When the body
feels as if the hormones produced are not
enough or imbalanced, it signals the
thyroid to produce more.

8.
Many reasons can be attributed to why the thyroid
gland is unable to produce enough hormones.
There are two generally common causes of
hypothyroidism, however, and those are existing
autoimmune disease and surgical removal of the
thyroid gland.
CAUSES

9.
The immune system can mistake the thyroid gland
cells as an infection or a foreign invader when you
have autoimmune disease. When the number of
thyroid cells are depleted, the thyroid gland will
have trouble producing hormones and will cause
hypothyroidism.
AUTOIMMUNEDISEASE

10.
People with thyroid cancer, nodules, or Grave's
disease require part or all of their thyroid
removed. This makes them either hypothyroid or
much more susceptible to it.
SURGICAL
REMOVAL

11.
For those with thyroid cancer and don't want surgery
are treated with radioactive iodine. Other patients
with diseases in the head or neck area that require
radiation treatment are also susceptible to losing
part or all of their thyroid function.
RADIATION TREATMENT
OF HYPOTHYROIDISM

12.
Some children are born with hypothyroidism due to
having no thyroid or having a partly formed one.
Sometimes their thyroid is in the wrong place and in
some babies the thyroid cells or enzymes just don't
work at all.
CONGENITALHYPOTHYROIDISM

13.
Inflammation of the thyroid gland is
also known as thyroiditis. This is usually
caused by an autoimmune disorder or a
viral infection.
THYROIDITIS

14.
It's no secret that some
prescription medicine can
have side effects with regards
to thyroid function. Medicating
with lithium, interferon alpha,
amiodarone, and interleukin-2
can disrupt regular thyroid
production.
MEDICINE

15.
Keeping thyroid hormone production
regular and balanced requires adequate
intake of iodine. Too much or too little
can result to hypothyroidism.
LARGE OR SMALL
IODINE INTAKE

16.
The pituitary gland signals how
much hormone to make, so when
it is damaged by radiation,
tumors, or surgery, it will no
longer be able to communicate
with our thyroid gland properly
and can result to stopping
hormone production.
DAMAGED
PITUITARY
GLAND

17.
There are certain diseases that while they
don't directly affect the thyroid, they
often leave abnormal substances and
cause impairment in function.
RARE DISORDERS

18.
RISK FACTORS
HAVE A CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY
CONDITION
Although hypothyroidism can affect
anyone, you're risk increases if you
have are one or more of the
following:
WOMEN OLDER THAN 60
DIAGNOSED WITH AN AUTOIMMUNE
DISEASE
HAS A FAMILY HISTORY OF THYROID
DISORDERS

19.
Have been pregnant or gave birth within six
months
RISK FACTORS
Have undergone radioactive iodine treatment
Taken anti-thyroid medications
Received radiation treatment to neck and
upper chest area
Had thyroid surgery done in the past

20.
As you can imagine, losing weight is much more difficult if
you're afflicted with hypothyroidism. The good news is that
weight loss is still accessible despite the disease and we
came up with tips and strategies so you can shed the
pounds safely and without aggravating your hypothyroidism.
HYPOTHYROIDISM
LOSING WEIGHT WITH

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TIP #1
GET PROPER TREATMENT FOR
HYPOTHYROIDISM

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T I P # 1 : G E T P R O P E R T R E AT M E N T F O R H Y P O T H Y R O I D I S M
Before you start with
any sort of weight loss
plan, make sure you get
yourself properly
treated first.

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T I P # 1 : G E T P R O P E R T R E AT M E N T F O R H Y P O T H Y R O I D I S M
REMEMBER!
Your thyroid gland is either damaged
or completely non-functional. If you
jump the gun and attempt to lose
weight while avoiding treatment, you
might just aggravate certain
symptoms or compromise your health
in the process.

24.
T I P # 1 : G E T P R O P E R T R E AT M E N T F O R H Y P O T H Y R O I D I S M
Proper treatment for your
hypothyroidism could also
lead to a more carefree and
healthy lifestyle.

25.
T I P # 1 : G E T P R O P E R T R E AT M E N T F O R H Y P O T H Y R O I D I S M
BE CAREFUL !
Avoiding proper
treatment could mess
with your fitness lifestyle
if only because you would
have to see your
physician more than you
should.

26.
TIP #2
CONSIDER A
CHANGE IN DIET

27.
Not to sound trendy, but you
might want to consider going
gluten-free. Studies actually
link gluten with hypothyroidism,
particularly when it comes to
autoimmune disease.
GO GLUTENFREE
T I P # 2 : C O N S I D E R A C H A N G E I N D I E T

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T I P # 2 : C O N S I D E R A C H A N G E I N D I E T
There is ample evidence of a strong association
between CD and several immune mediated
diseases, including autoimmune thyroid disorders,
type 1 diabetes mellitus, primary biliary cirrhosis,
inflammatory bowel diseases and autoimmune
adrenal failure.

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T I P # 2 : C O N S I D E R A C H A N G E I N D I E T
Then we have the goitrogens or
substances that promote goiters or
thyroid dysfunction. Goitrogens are
found in legumes, raw cruciferous
vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli,
kale, and turnip. It’s also found in Soy
and soybean products.

30.
T I P # 2 : C O N S I D E R A C H A N G E I N D I E T
Excessive green tea extract intake
has also been linked to thyroid
dysfunction although the studies
were conducted in rats and are
still inconclusive at this point as
far as safe doses are concerned.

31.
TIP #3
REDUCE SUGAR
CONSUMPTION

32.
Not just to lose weight, reducing
simple carbs and sugars can go a
long way as far as preventing
inflammation is concerned. Simple
carbs like sugar promote cytokine
production, tiny proteins that can
influence the body’s inflammation.
T I P # 3 : R E D U C E S U G A R C O N S U M P T I O N

33.
T I P # 3 : R E D U C E S U G A R C O N S U M P T I O N
Proinflammatory cytokines are involved
in the development of inflammatory and
neuropathic pain. Just as specific
cytokines and their neutralizing
antibodies have been introduced into
clinical trials for the treatment of stroke,
Alzheimer’s disease & autoimmune
diseases

34.
T I P # 3 : R E D U C E S U G A R C O N S U M P T I O N
Going on a low-carb diet would seem
extreme, but the science around it is
sound when it comes to weight loss.
The only real problem is sticking with
the diet as many of the “sweet stuff” just
happened to be mostly composed of
carbohydrates.

35.
If you need help with reducing cravings for
sweets, you should avail of a natural
appetite suppressant like PhenterPro SR
tablets. PhenterPro SR helps burn more
fat for energy which beats food cravings for
a long period.
WANT TO REDUCE
CRAVINGS FOR
SWEETS ?
T I P # 3 : R E D U C E S U G A R C O N S U M P T I O N

36.
TIP #4
Go For
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS

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T I P # 4 : G O F O R A N T I - I N F L A M M AT O R Y F O O D S
Foods that are inflammatory should be
reduced or outright removed from your
diet as much as possible. Consuming
anti-inflammatory foods help ease joint
pains as well as relieve depression,
symptoms that could be due to
hypothyroidism.

38.
T I P # 4 : G O F O R A N T I - I N F L A M M AT O R Y F O O D S
Anti-inflammatory foods have
also been shown to help “calm”
the immune system which is
often in overdrive when you have
hypothyroidism

39.
TIP #5
KEEP A FOOD DIARY

40.
Writing down the food
you eat as well as how
much you eat will help
you become more aware
of what goes inside your
mouth.
BE AWARE OF
WHAT YOU EAT
T I P # 5 : K E E P A F O O D D I A R Y

41.
Being aware also helps control
the amount of food you eat which
goes a long way for weight loss
plans. One of our favorite food
diaries is MyFitnessPal. It makes
keeping a food diary super easy,
and actually kind of fun.
T I P # 5 : K E E P A F O O D D I A R Y

42.
TIP #6
SWEAT IT OUT

43.
T I P # 6 : S W E AT I T O U T
It’s no secret exercise is healthy and is
beneficial for those looking to lose
weight and gain strength and fitness. It
burns a lot of calories and helps your
body reduce the risk of muscular injury.

44.
Just make sure you’ve properly
managed your hypothyroid and have
enough energy. If you feel tired, it’s
best not to do any activity that
require a lot of effort.
T I P # 6 : S W E AT I T O U T

45.
TIP #7
ASK FOR
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

46.
Professional advice on what diet
plans or exercise programs to follow
is always helpful. You can start by
asking your doctor for help or if they
can refer you to specialists &
nutritionists who have ample
experience working with hypothyroid
patients.
PROFESSIONAL
ADVICE
T I P # 7 : P R O F E S S I O N A L A D V I C E

47.
You can also try to inquire about T3 monotherapy.
One study compared hypothyroid patients with T3
or T4 treatment and it showed T3 patients had
significantly more weight loss and reduction in
total cholesterol without any adverse
cardiovascular side effects.
T I P # 7 : P R O F E S S I O N A L A D V I C E

48.
Don't Let Your
THYROID BRING YOU DOWN

49.
Just because your thyroid is down
doesn’t mean you should feel down
too. Suffering from hypothyroidism
can bring difficulty in living a
normal, healthy life. Not only do you
have health issues and medications
to worry about, you also have to
battle with weight gain. Still, there is
always hope when you look for it
hard enough.

50.
Losing weight
may be a lot harder for you,
but if you begin to care for
yourself, manage your
symptoms and acquire the
right mindset, weight loss will
be a welcome
reward.

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