BTF wellbeing and weight management hub

Most of us try hard to lead healthier lives. There are also constant pressures to make the lifestyle changes we are told will make us fitter, help us lose weight and give us more energy.

The changes we want to achieve will vary. For some of you it is to become fitter, others among you may want to lose the weight that has crept on or they have gained since developing a thyroid disorder. And some of you may simply want to make a few positive changes that will help you feel better about yourselves and improve your confidence.

But no matter what your goals and motivation are we want to show you that having a thyroid condition is not a barrier to you achieving them.

We have worked with experts in the fields of thyroid disease, science, nutrition, exercise and psychology to put these resources together for you.

We first shared them with our members and supporters back in 2023. Since then, we’ve listened to your feedback and updated the programme to make it easier for you to reach your individual goals.

Over our 12 week programme you will...

Learn from experts about the thyroid, exercise and weight management

Receive tips, updates and patient stories to motivate and inspire you

Watch webinars by experts talking about wellbeing and weight loss

Have access to a community of other thyroid patients to support your progress

No magic thyroid diet or exercise

Unfortunately, there is no ‘one size fits all' approach. So we won’t recommend that you follow a very specific plan. Instead, we will suggest sources of evidenced-based information about diet and exercise. These resources are free to access and in line with NHS guidance. But we're all different and the important thing is to find out what works best for you.

And remember, this programme is not all about weight loss. Evidence shows that being fit and active not only brings important health benefits, it also improves our wellbeing. Weekly videos from our health psychologist, along with suggestions from other experts, will help you to understand more about wellbeing and how we can boost it.

Whilst the information on this website is aimed at people living with a thyroid disorder, it could also help those without a diagnosed thyroid condition. It’s often easier to make lifestyle change or lose weight with a friend or family member. So if you have a ‘buddy’ who would like to join you as you follow the programme as well, this could make all the difference!

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