The best way I found to lose weight and have lots of energy is take the wheat out of my diet, which means gluten free. I no longer take any kind of arthritis pills and have no pain whatsoever. If I eat gluten, I can tell the results in a few hours or the next day bi have pain. If you just can't stand to give up wheat, which is a lot easier than you think, buy organic. If you read about all these grains and their additives you'll see why there is no weight loss or energy gain. Btw, I've lost 40 lbs in app 6 months by doing this and my energy level is at an all time high. I also still take my thyroid pill, but that is the only drug I take.