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nejma · 06-05-2009, 09:27 PM

I will try to phrase this in a way that is not just asking things that I should really already know the answer to...

Leigh and other people of knowledge,
I listened to the podcast on hypothyroid & training, and I am wondering:

1. Basically everyone who is hypothyroid just lose fat like the podcast describes even if they have different end goals?

2. I have also a history of ed (bouts of undereating, bulimia and maybe just binging as well, but it is history, not really present). The training was extremely helpful in overcoming that, so I am concerned about giving it up for the duration of the fat loss process (Well if I am losing fat then obviously it's worth it; I just feel it helps my mood and the like). I also feel like a little bit of exercise provides a good distraction and helps cut appetite a bit. Is it ok with my stats to do the light body part split mentioned in the podcast? (see stats below) Do you still recommend with history of eds to cut the cals so low? (If it is possible to say...)

3. Absolutely no OPT or OPT remix if you are hypo? (OK, I guess the podcast makes this a clear no).

Here are my stats: I am 26 yo, 143 lbs, approx. 20-22% bf (I get this from watching the info/video you provide on bf estimate), 5'5", been training weights about 1.5 years.

My original diagnosis was based on "borderline" test results, so I am almost sceptical that I actually am hypothyroid. Of course that thought was also helped along by my gaining 20 lb in first three months on thyroid, so I've never weighed this much in my life. I am hoping to get in and get out, with something smart that works...

Thank you so much in advance.

06-05-2009, 09:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
nejma Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3	Hypothyroid Fat Loss I will try to phrase this in a way that is not just asking things that I should really already know the answer to... Leigh and other people of knowledge, I listened to the podcast on hypothyroid & training, and I am wondering: 1. Basically everyone who is hypothyroid just lose fat like the podcast describes even if they have different end goals? 2. I have also a history of ed (bouts of undereating, bulimia and maybe just binging as well, but it is history, not really present). The training was extremely helpful in overcoming that, so I am concerned about giving it up for the duration of the fat loss process (Well if I am losing fat then obviously it's worth it; I just feel it helps my mood and the like). I also feel like a little bit of exercise provides a good distraction and helps cut appetite a bit. Is it ok with my stats to do the light body part split mentioned in the podcast? (see stats below) Do you still recommend with history of eds to cut the cals so low? (If it is possible to say...) 3. Absolutely no OPT or OPT remix if you are hypo? (OK, I guess the podcast makes this a clear no). Here are my stats: I am 26 yo, 143 lbs, approx. 20-22% bf (I get this from watching the info/video you provide on bf estimate), 5'5", been training weights about 1.5 years. My original diagnosis was based on "borderline" test results, so I am almost sceptical that I actually am hypothyroid. Of course that thought was also helped along by my gaining 20 lb in first three months on thyroid, so I've never weighed this much in my life. I am hoping to get in and get out, with something smart that works... Thank you so much in advance.