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Generally Satisfied With the South Beach Diet

Reader Reviews: Diet and Weight Loss Programs for Thyroid Patients: Pros & Cons

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From Ivy

Updated July 23, 2010

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Diet Programs From the Thyroid Patient Perspective

Name of the Diet/Weight Loss Program or Service: 

South Beach

When did you follow this diet/weight loss program?: 

2 years ago

Website/URL:: 

www.southbeachdiet.com

My Review 

I'm hypothyroid and have all the usual symptoms even though I'm supposedly in the normal TSH zone. South Beach diet really worked for me. I lost the 16 lbs. that I had gained over the past 9 years being hypothyroid. I kept it off for about a year and then my TSH levels changed again and I've had a hard time getting the weight back off! I'm now exercising more and have maintained my current weight but would like to get those 16 lbs. back off.

Did you successfully lose weight on this diet? 

Yes

How much weight did you lose so far? 

11-25 lbs

Pros for Thyroid Patients? 

Healthy eating style developed. Always eating vegetables and protein but very little carbs.

Cons for Thyroid Patients? 

I crave carbs and they are very limited.

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

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