Hi,
I have a friend and she is having much difficulty losing weight. She had a complete removal of her thyroid gland due to cancer. She was a keto dieter for years. This no longer is working for her. I want her to try some Ray Peat principles, but even with moderate carb intake she is gaining weight again.
I want her to try more carbs - to increase metabolic rate - but even at a moderate level she is already gaining weight. I am concerned that she will gain weight with this approach, and be stuck with the extra weight.
Currently she takes 120mg of Armour.
I have her taking B-1 (fat soluble), B-2, B-3, Calcium, all fat soluble vitamins. She is taking others, but I don't think they would have a role in fat loss (zinc, for instance).
Is there any special advice for someone like this (no thyroid gland)? Any tips, special diet considerations, supplements, pitfalls to be aware of, etc??
I have looked through the forum, and online, and don't see a lot of info for this special case.
Thanks for any input!
I have a friend and she is having much difficulty losing weight. She had a complete removal of her thyroid gland due to cancer. She was a keto dieter for years. This no longer is working for her. I want her to try some Ray Peat principles, but even with moderate carb intake she is gaining weight again.
I want her to try more carbs - to increase metabolic rate - but even at a moderate level she is already gaining weight. I am concerned that she will gain weight with this approach, and be stuck with the extra weight.
Currently she takes 120mg of Armour.
I have her taking B-1 (fat soluble), B-2, B-3, Calcium, all fat soluble vitamins. She is taking others, but I don't think they would have a role in fat loss (zinc, for instance).
Is there any special advice for someone like this (no thyroid gland)? Any tips, special diet considerations, supplements, pitfalls to be aware of, etc??
I have looked through the forum, and online, and don't see a lot of info for this special case.
Thanks for any input!