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After a 4 week stall, the scales finally moved. I lost a whopping 0.6 pound. 
So I'm trying to think causes and solutions through.
I know that back in the 80's I was diagnosed with borderline low thyroid. That's the last official information I have on it.
My temperature used to run 97.8. I took it this morning and it was 97.2. I have the dry skin and most of the symptoms of low thyroid. However, I do not want to go on thyroid medication unless it is absolutely essential. Also, I don't have medical insurance and am on a budget, so trips to the doctor and tests are to be avoided if I can fix this on my own. So please, no "see your doctor" advice. I will when I must.
Also, the tyrosine and other thyroid supplements are very expensive. If I can make diet and behavior changes that would raise my body temperature and boost my metabolism, I would rather do that.
I completely cut caffeine out of my diet when I started Atkins. I am wondering if this could have a bearing on the additional body temperature drop. Maybe I need the stimulant activity.
I am planning to switch to mini meals of 2 oz. meat fried in coconut oil and a small serving of salad veggies every 3 hours to keep my metabolism as high as I can.
Instead of one hour a day bike riding, I am thinking two 30 minute sessions a day -- one biking and one walking -- would maybe keep my body temperature higher over a longer period, and thus burn a little more fat.
I have read that the cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage slow thyroid function.
I have decided to add more cayenne and hot peppers, again, to increase body temperature and rev up metabolism.
Does anyone have any other ideas for speeding up a very slow metabolism?
I am taking an acetyl l carnitine and alpha lipoic acid supplement. Also l-glutamine. The carb content of my supplements is very high -- around 7 carbs a day after I include the vitamins and calcium. So I don't want to add more non-food carbs.
Well-thought-out suggestions welcome!
So I'm trying to think causes and solutions through.
I know that back in the 80's I was diagnosed with borderline low thyroid. That's the last official information I have on it.
My temperature used to run 97.8. I took it this morning and it was 97.2. I have the dry skin and most of the symptoms of low thyroid. However, I do not want to go on thyroid medication unless it is absolutely essential. Also, I don't have medical insurance and am on a budget, so trips to the doctor and tests are to be avoided if I can fix this on my own. So please, no "see your doctor" advice. I will when I must.
Also, the tyrosine and other thyroid supplements are very expensive. If I can make diet and behavior changes that would raise my body temperature and boost my metabolism, I would rather do that.
I completely cut caffeine out of my diet when I started Atkins. I am wondering if this could have a bearing on the additional body temperature drop. Maybe I need the stimulant activity.
I am planning to switch to mini meals of 2 oz. meat fried in coconut oil and a small serving of salad veggies every 3 hours to keep my metabolism as high as I can.
Instead of one hour a day bike riding, I am thinking two 30 minute sessions a day -- one biking and one walking -- would maybe keep my body temperature higher over a longer period, and thus burn a little more fat.
I have read that the cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage slow thyroid function.
I have decided to add more cayenne and hot peppers, again, to increase body temperature and rev up metabolism.
Does anyone have any other ideas for speeding up a very slow metabolism?
I am taking an acetyl l carnitine and alpha lipoic acid supplement. Also l-glutamine. The carb content of my supplements is very high -- around 7 carbs a day after I include the vitamins and calcium. So I don't want to add more non-food carbs.
Well-thought-out suggestions welcome!
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