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

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From Holly

Updated October 22, 2010

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Diet Programs From the Thyroid Patient Perspective

Name of the Diet/Weight Loss Program or Service: 

Jazzercise exercise program with no special diet

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

Since June 2010

Website/URL:: 

http://www.jazzercise.com/

My Review 

I am getting lots of muscle dancing at Jazzercise every week. I go four or more times a week and each class is an hour. It is so much fun and the hour passes quickly. I wish I had known about this years ago! There are all different ages and body types there, so everyone feels like they belong. I eat healthy overall (homemade everything but then again, I have done that my whole life) but I do not deny myself if there is birthday cake or our family's once-a-week pizza night. I do eat lots of veggies on a regular basis. I have lost 15 pounds since June and I am looking to lose 15 more to reach my goal weight.

Did you successfully lose weight on this diet? 

Yes

How much weight did you lose so far? 

11-25 lbs

Pros for Thyroid Patients? 

Movement is good for everyone. Dancing helps release anxiety and anger and helps to lift depression. Exercise increases energy.

Cons for Thyroid Patients? 

Sometimes it's hard to get the energy to start. Just do it and go at your own pace.

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

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