>What exactly is the goal of this diet?

Weight loss.

>It seems awfully low in calories and restrictive for me....especially for
>someone with low thyroid output it seems an ultra low carb and even low
>protein diet like this will only make the condition worse.

Ron's used this for years and when people follow it, it works.  He's da man.

Dori

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