How to Lose Weight With an Untreated Thyroid

An untreated thyroid is a condition affecting the thyroid hormone, which runs your body's metabolism. This can be "hyperthyroidism," a state caused by overproduction of the thyroid hormone---symptoms include weight loss, increased heartbeat, sweating and trembling hands. The opposite condition is "hypothyroidism," when the body produces an insufficient amount of this hormone. This can provoke symptoms of a slow metabolism, such as weight gain even with a decreased appetite and constant fatigue. It is risky to allow your thyroid problem to go untreated, but still possible to lose weight using basic principles of weight loss.

Instructions

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  Make fruits and vegetables your staple food. Make sure you have a piece of fruit at every meal and that fresh vegetables constitute two-thirds of your meal portions. Avoid fruit juices, as, more often than not, they have a great deal of added sugar and aren't filling.

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  Drink at least 2 liters of water per day. Water flushes out toxins, helps keep bowel movements regular and clears your skin. Buy a water bottle that you like and bring it everywhere.

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  Exercise every day. You don't have to go to the gym per se, but you must commit to 30 minutes of exercise every single day: bike riding, running, skating, swimming or walking.