When my metabolism was at its all-time low, (as a result of comp dieting on low cals and low carbs) every day felt blah, some days I felt so low I doubted I would ever see sunshine again. I thought I had to be tougher, I had to cope and I learnt how to push on despite low motivation, constantly feeing irritable, shot concentration and being utterly miserable nearly all the time.

I have since discovered that there are direct correlations between thyroid functioning, emotions and the regulation of mood. So many AHA moments.

THE EMOTIONAL EFFECTS OF LOW THYROID

So not only does extreme low calorie/low carb dieting downregulate metabolism and slow fat burning it is linked to depression, anxiety, irritability, inability to tolerate stress, emotional ups and downs, hypersensitivity to the comments of others, phobias, concentration and memory problems, brain fog, feeling crabby, moody and just blah!

THE RESEARCH

“Scientists now consider thyroid hormone one of the major players in brain chemistry disorders….which have serious effects on the patients emotions and behaviour. (Dr Arem R, The Thyroid Solution: A mind body program for beating depression and regaining your emotional health)

“T4 and T3 not only play a part in the health of metabolic, endocrine, nervous and immune system they in turn have an important role in the health and optimal functioning of the brain, including cognitive function, mood, ability to concentrate, memory, attention span and emotions” (Stop the thyroid madness, Janie Bowthrope 2012)

TRADITIONAL LOW CAL DIET HAS HUGE IMPACTS ON EMOTIONS AND MOOD

As a comp coach specialising in metabolic issues and hormonal balance I now understand the importance of upregulating metabolic rate and supporting fat loss, for so many more reasons. Traditional dieting strategies which reduce thyroid function affects emotions, moods, concentrations and energy. It is not a happy place to be.

And It doesn’t have to be that way.

EAT TO IMPROVE THRYOID AND METABOLISM TO FEEL GREAT AS WELL

Eating to upregulate thyroid functioning by using simple sugars – fruit, juice, honey, saturated fat – coconut oil and butter, quality protein – gelatin, dairy, eggs and seafood – will help with greater energy, happiness, tempered moods, emotional stability, clarity of thought, concentration, and positive energy.

Quite simply, any activity that suppresses thyroid functioning (long periods of low cal or low carb dieting, excessive cardio regimes, high stress) is likely to have a profound effect upon emotions and moods.

MY PRO-METABOLIC MEAL PLANS have been created around pro-thyroid food and avoid thyroid suppressing food. Eat for health, energy and emotional wellbeing. Besides fat loss will always favour a fast metabolism.

ONE OFF CONSULT AND INDIVIDUAL NUTRITION PLANNING

Eat the right foods to feel great as well as look great.

We are no offering I Nutrition consults where – with your bodies own data –  we can help you prepare an individualised nutrition plan to ensure the optimisation of metabolism. No more low cals/low carb, deprivation, chicken and broccoli diets. It is possible to get into great shape with a variety of delicious nutritious food that ensures optimal health and well-being is maintained.

Ask us how today at frontline!