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So our diet strategy involves eggs every day (two at breakfast), lots of protein from chicken (skinless) and fish and small amounts of protein from red meat, a small amount of carbohydrates from whole grains and no fruit.

A surprising benefit I have enjoyed from this lifestyle plan is feeling much warmer. I live at high altitude in a cool climate. Before this diet plan, I bundled up every day with sweaters, boots and coats. Now I find myself wearing 3/4 length sleeves or even short sleeves and feeling much warmer. My toes and fingers are no longer ice cold. My immune system has also improved and I seem to be overcoming my digestive issues and other small health problems.

It is also important for T-Types to observe intervals between meals. Try to avoid snacking as much as possible. Try to fast four hours between breakfast and lunch and six hours between lunch and dinner. These are intervals in which fat is burned.

Your danger periods are whenever the thyroid gland is low. This can happen at any time, whenever your body craves caffeine, sweets or starches. First you will feel a wave of tiredness and the urge to snack, then fatigue will set in 3-4 hours later.

If you need a snack, your best snack provides a protein boost. A good strategy is to keep boiled eggs close at hand, or another protein snack such as almonds. You could also try 1-2 ounces of chicken or a piece of healthy turkey jerky. Keeping protein snacks on hand will keep you from grabbing a quick cookie, which will leave us feeling exhausted a few hours later.

Stick closely to the program. you can substitute within the boundaries of the program, but do not rearrange food among meals since the order and distribution is important for your metabolism. Meat can be broiled, grilled or baked with all fat removed. Vegetables can be stamed, boiled, broiled or sauteed or roasted in the amount of oil allowed in the diet program. Do not omit anything. Every food is there for a reason.

BREAKFAST:

2 eggs, any style

1 teaspoon of butter or vegetable oil (used to cook the eggs or spread on the toast)

1/2 slice whole grain bread or toast

1 cup only of decaffeinated coffee or tea or as much red raspberry leaf tea as you'd like

Don't eat for 4 hours

LUNCH:

Any combination of cooked or raw vegetables, at least 1 cup. Make a large salad or have a plate of cooked vegetables.

1 teaspoon of clear diet dressing (not creamy or spicy)1 teaspoon of butter or diet mayo4 ounces of poultry or fish1 serving (1/2 cup) whole grains, 1 slice of whole grain bread or a small potato or sweet potato1 cup of skim milk or yogurtraspberry leaf tea

WAIT SIX HOURS TO EAT AGAIN or have a protein snack in between meals

DINNER:

4 ounces of poultry, fish, lamb, beef or organ meat (eat beef only 2-3 times a week)raw or steamed veggies, at least 1 cup1 serving (1/2 cup) whole grains or 1 slice of whole grain bread1 cup of skim milk or yogurtraspberry leaf tea

For protein sources, you can also try canned, water-packed tuna with 1 tablespon of diet mayonnaise on a slice of whole grain bread, 1/2 whole grain English muffin or 1/2 whole grain bagel. You can also try whole grain crackers such as rye Krispbread.

I recommend buying Dr. Abravanel's book if you find the diet plan works for you. He outlines a stricter diet for those who reach a plateau or are very overweight. It involves adding vegetable soup to all 3 meals and eliminating many of the complex carbohydrates.