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Suggest Treatment To Loose Weight

I have hochimotos disease, I am currently on medication. I gained 25 lbs last year. In one year! I work out I'm active, I eat relatively clean and good. And I still cannot lose any weight. My neck is swollen but my doctor says my levels are fine. What can I do?
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
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Dear friend ... good morning ... some of my advice to reduce weight ........... first stay away from all the fast / processed / and fried food stuffs .. divide your meal in to 4-5 parts per day when ever you feel hungry.. add more of fiber rich food stuffs like green leafy vegetables, raw fruits.. (not juices), eat very less of carbohydrates (rice) avoid sugar completely.. take Millets and breads prepared out of it like ragi.. ragi is a very good source of calcium too...do take more of proteins ... like egg white... say no to oils and cholesterol rich food stuffs ... u can take fish (boiled) but chicken (without skin) rarely..based on this you prepare your diet chart and strictly follow it ..Do exercise .. walk at least half an hour to one hour a day ... try and practice yoga and pranayama ... some aasanas are very easy and useful.. stop smoking and reduce your alcohol intake (IF).. if u can follow these (have to!!) ALL THE BEST ...
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Suggest Treatment To Loose Weight

Dear friend ... good morning ... some of my advice to reduce weight ........... first stay away from all the fast / processed / and fried food stuffs .. divide your meal in to 4-5 parts per day when ever you feel hungry.. add more of fiber rich food stuffs like green leafy vegetables, raw fruits.. (not juices), eat very less of carbohydrates (rice) avoid sugar completely.. take Millets and breads prepared out of it like ragi.. ragi is a very good source of calcium too...do take more of proteins ... like egg white... say no to oils and cholesterol rich food stuffs ... u can take fish (boiled) but chicken (without skin) rarely..based on this you prepare your diet chart and strictly follow it ..Do exercise .. walk at least half an hour to one hour a day ... try and practice yoga and pranayama ... some aasanas are very easy and useful.. stop smoking and reduce your alcohol intake (IF).. if u can follow these (have to!!) ALL THE BEST ...