In this episode of Thyroid Strong, Dr. Emily Kiberd breaks down the exact calorie and macro strategy she uses with her Hashimoto’s clients. If you’ve been stuck eating 1,100–1,400 calories a day with stalled weight loss, thinning hair, fatigue, or mood swings, this conversation is for you.
Dr. Emily shares why the “calories in, calories out” approach is incomplete for Hashimoto’s, how to calculate your BMR and total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), and how to build a protein-forward plan that protects your muscle and thyroid function while losing fat. She also explains why keto often backfires for Hashimoto’s women and how to reverse diet if you’ve been undereating for too long.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why “eat less, move more” doesn’t work for Hashimoto’s
- How to calculate your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and TDEE
- Why most women are undereating—and how to fix it
- The role of protein in weight loss, muscle sparing, and blood sugar balance
- The difference between animal protein vs. plant-based protein for calories and satiety
- How to set carbs based on your activity level
- Why fat is the hardest macro to control and how to manage it
- What reverse dieting is and when to use it
- Why keto may slow thyroid conversion and hurt digestion in Hashimoto’s
- A sustainable step-by-step process for setting calories and macros that match your workouts
Highlights:
00:08 Understanding Calories and Macros for Hashimoto’s
05:40 The Importance of Protein in Your Diet
09:04 Setting Carbs and Fats for Optimal Health
12:37 Why Keto is Not Recommended for Hashimoto’s
14:04 Your Next Steps
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