Diet and Exercise - Specialized Plan for those with CMT

[Guest guest]

Hi -

I am curious if anyone has resources for a specialzed diet and

exercise plan for those with CMT. Right now I pretty much do my own

routine of exercises, including swimming and walking, but am having a

difficult time losing weight. Even with a diet plan my weight loss

is

*very* slow. My neurologist is looking into getting me an

appointment

with the metabolic clinic which may be of some help. However, I was

wondering if anyone has come across a clinic and/or physician that

deals with CMT patients to come up with a specialized plan of

combined diet and exercise. Any references would be appreciated.

Thanks - Cheryl

[Guest guest]

Cheryl,

Several months ago Greg , MD, CMT doctor in Washington State

recommended that persons with CMT follow a " heart healthy " diet. So

you might want to check with the American Heart Association for their

plan. Loosing weight is supposed to be slow. Like I did 2 lbs loss

each week for 3 months, increased exercise to 6 days a week, plus

changed what I ate, when, and most importantly, how much. Somewhere

here in our archives is the written out diet I followed. I will see

if I can find it and repost.

I am also wondering if you have had your thyroid checked lately?

Sometimes if that's out of balance, it can affect/not affect weight

loss.

Gretchen