in March I started the ketogenic diet -- where almost 80% of my calories came from fat, about 15% from protein and about 5% from carbs.
The first week was amazing -- I showed a lot of weight loss. (5 lbs. approximately). But nothing else after that. For the next 2 1/2 months I went without potatoes and my morning oatmeal, and even my sprouted grain bread (that I think tastes disgusting but I love my grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup). I was already pretty much grain free with the exception of rice about once a week, and potatoes and oatmeal. I already avoid processed food and sugars -- only eating raw honey, coconut palm sugar or maple syrup in moderation.I was not feeling any better. Sluggish, insomnia, no weight loss. I was in ketosis according to my ketone strips that I tested a couple times a day. My thyroid symptoms seemed to be getting worse.
In May I listened to the Thyroid Sessions, where I learned more about how to help heal my thyroid. One thing that it did mention was that your thyroid needed carbs. Not a lot, and they could be healthy carbs, but it may make hypothyroid patients worse. That is what was happening to me.
There are so many good things about being in ketosis -- so many health benefits. But in my unique situation I wasn't getting any benefit. Which is why I wanted to try Raspberry Ketones. I bought a name brand formula to try, and was dismayed that it had a lot of extras in it, including caffeine. Because my body reacts negatively to stimulants, I had a horrible day experiencing heart palpitations, jitteryness, and dizziness. I subsequently gave those pills away to a friend.
So, I was excited to try Pure Raspberry Ketones by Summit Nutritions. Nothing in them but raspberry ketones! I started taking them and did not have any adverse affects or reactions, so I was happy.
From Dr. Oz:
"Research has shown that raspberry ketone can help in your weight-loss efforts, especially when paired with regular exercise and a well-balanced diet of healthy and whole foods.I have not been taking them too long yet, but the research has been very positive and I look forward to finishing them up to see the difference in my stomach fat especially! Since these are 500mg I should be able to see the results quickly. Buy them below:
Raspberry ketone is the primary aroma compound of red raspberries. This compound regulates adiponectin, a protein used by the body to regulate metabolism. Raspberry ketone causes the fat within your cells to get broken up more effectively, helping your body burn fat faster. The recommended dose is at least100mg per day. To get the same benefit from the whole fruit, you'd have to consume 90 pounds of raspberries."
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