Thyroid and weight gain
With thyroid and weight gain, it is important not only to correct the thyroid problem but also to correct the weight problem.
Metabolism
What is metabolism? Well, it is the body’s furnace, it is the body in a sequence of processes that converts food into energy. The metabolism is also regulated by the thyroid gland which produces T3 and T4.
Basal metabolic rate is the measure of the body’s metabolism at rest. Before you get up in the morning, take your temperature and record it for at least ten days. At the end of the ten days, obtain the average by adding the temperatures and dividing by the total number of days taken.
The normal temperature range is 97.8-98.2. If the average is below the normal temperature range, slow metabolism and low thyroid function can occur, however, someone with hyperthyroidism usually has a high metabolism, causing weight loss.
This is a way not only to monitor thyroid function, but also to monitor your basal metabolic rate. If you find that your basal metabolic rate is low, you may want to speak with a qualified doctor to have your thyroid checked.
Eating correctly
It can be difficult to lose weight with low thyroid function. Keep in mind that consistency in eating habits is also important, such as not skipping meals. Eating breakfast starts the body’s metabolism and starts the day with the energy from the food that was eaten that morning.
Starting slowly and perhaps reducing bad eating habits gradually can help with cravings and withdrawal. Instead of eating five cookies a day, eat four. Of course, any change in diet should be discussed with your doctor first.
The conclusion
Taking care of your thyroid gland with proper intake of thyroid medications can be the beginning of weight loss. Of course, this is a gradual process in itself and you and your doctor decide what is best for your thyroid and the correct dose of medication. Eating foods that are good for the body can lead to not only weight loss, but also more energy.
Remember, you didn’t wake up one morning with a thyroid problem and weight gain, it was a gradual process and it will be a gradual process of losing weight.
Being more aware of what you eat can be the beginning of a life-long process of eating foods that are better for your body and well-being.
