Diet Programs From the Thyroid Patient Perspective
Name of the Diet/Weight Loss Program or Service:
Green Lite Medicine (California)When did you follow this diet/weight loss program?:
CurrentlyWebsite/URL::
http://www.greenlitemedicine.comMy Review
I have tried other diet programs with little weight loss, i.e, only 1 lb per month on low calorie, low carb etc. Green Lite Medicine uses a low carb (40 grams), low fat (eat mostly lean proteins, little butter, oil etc), low calorie (900 to 1200 cal) diet, while dinking 2 liters of liquids per day. It is medically supervised and you can be supported with appetite suppressants, vitamins and liver support for fat burning. They provide you with recipes, menus and shopping lists. I have so far lost 15 pounds in the space of a month. On average a 2 to three pound weight loss a week is expected. Coincidently, I began a new thyroid med regimine with Synthroid and Cytomel and have been feeling much better overall.
Did you successfully lose weight on this diet?
YesHow much weight did you lose so far?
11-25 lbsPros for Thyroid Patients?
I think the pro about this diet is that the low carb aspect of this diet triggers fat burning, which may not totally rely on a faster metabolism for weight loss. Also thyroid medications raised my blood sugar, which made it difficult to lose weight on lower calories alone.
Cons for Thyroid Patients?
It's difficult to give up carbs but the company provides you with low-cal sweets. The program is not cheap nor is covered by insurance.
