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Having Trouble Losing the Last Five Pounds?

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If you are like many women, you may find that no matter how hard

you try, you just can't lose the last five pounds you need to

meet your weight loss goals. For many women the root of this

problem may be a condition known as hypothyroidism which is

characterized by a decreased basal metabolic rate (BMR). This

means the amount of calories required for the body to sustain

life in a state of rest is lower than the BMR of a woman with a

thyroid which is functioning properly.

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If you are like many women, you may find that no matter how hard

you try, you just can't lose the last five pounds you need to

meet your weight loss goals. For many women the root of this

problem may be a condition known as hypothyroidism which is

characterized by a decreased basal metabolic rate (BMR). This

means the amount of calories required for the body to sustain

life in a state of rest is lower than the BMR of a woman with a

thyroid which is functioning properly.

Have Your Thyroid Tested

If you have been exercising regularly, following a healthy diet

and taking other measures to lose weight without results you

might want to consider having your thyroid tested to determine

whether or not it is functioning properly. This is important

because according to the American Thyroid Association, " It has

been appreciated for a very long time that there is a complex

relationship between thyroid disease, body weight and metabolism.

Thyroid hormone regulates metabolism in both animals and

humans. "

The test for thyroid function is rather simple, minimally

invasive and does not take a great deal of time to obtain

results. In most cases your doctor will examine your thyroid

visually and manually to determine if the gland appears to be an

abnormal size. Additionally, the doctor will also draw a small

amount of blood for testing in the laboratory. The blood is

tested to determine the quantity of the thyroid hormones in the

blood. An excess of the hormone may indicate hyperthyroidism, or

an over active thyroid, while a deficiency of the hormone may

indicate hypothyroidism, or an under active thyroid. It is

hypothyroidism which is most commonly linked to weight gain.

The Good News about Hypothyroidism and Weight Gain

If you have your thyroid tested and are diagnosed with

hypothyroidism there is some good news. Most importantly the

condition is treatable and your doctor can prescribe a treatment

plan which should help you to regulate the amount of thyroid

hormone in your body. Once the hormone levels are regulated you

should be able to shed the last few pounds your body has been

maintaining.

The other good news associated with weight gain and

hypothyroidism is that the amount of weight typically gained as a

direct result of hypothyroidism is minimal and is more likely

associated with salt and water retention than fat. According to

the American Thyroid Association, " The cause of the weight gain

in hypothyroid individuals is also complex, and not always

related to excess fat accumulation. Most of the extra weight

gained in hypothyroid individuals is due to excess accumulation

of salt and water. Massive weight gain is rarely associated with

hypothyroidism. In general 5-10 pounds of body weight may be

attributed to the thyroid depending on the severity of the

hypothyroidism. " This means the amount of weight which will be

stubborn and difficult to shed during thyroid deficiency is not a

great deal of weight. Additionally, the weight will likely be

lost with minimal effort once the hormone is regulated because it

is usually water retention as opposed to accumulated fat.

Treating Hypothyroidism with Herbal Supplements

If you suspect an under active thyroid is the root of your

inability to lose the last few pounds you are struggling to lose,

it is critical for you to visit your doctor to determine whether

or not your assumption is correct. This is important because it

is critical to carefully diagnose the function of the thyroid. It

is also important to seek a doctors input even if the thyroid is

not at fault because they can assist you in establishing an

exercise regimen and diet plan to help you achieve your weight

loss goals.

You should also consult your physician if you intend to use

herbal supplements to assist you in achieving your weight loss

goals. Supplements such as Thyvox can be useful for some women

who are seeking to lose weight. You can learn more about Thyvox

from the following web address: www.Thyvox.com. If your doctor is

not familiar with the substance it may be worthwhile to do some

research on your own and seek out a dietician who can provide you

with more insight into the use of herbal supplements such as

Thyvox.

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