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1. Basically everyone who is hypothyroid just lose fat like the podcast describes even if they have different end goals?
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The wording of the question is throwing me off a little. Not quite sure what you mean. Sorry. Feel free to re-word it for me though.
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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...)
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Exercise is great. Pushing yourself within a inch of your life, I don't think serves benefit for those dealing with thyroid problems.
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3. Absolutely no OPT or OPT remix if you are hypo? (OK, I guess the podcast makes this a clear no).
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No it isn't that you can't do them, but I would make small adjustments depending on your reaction. People with hypo have done both and found great success. Some needed to make adjustments and usually it was those that had more problems than just hypo.
Where the adjustments get made is throwing in break times during OPT and removing the supersets, going into straight, and then making the rest times a little longer.
You have to work with what you have. If and I say if as a possibility here, you have hypo, then you have to release that you need to work with your weakness. If you results are getting stalled or slowed or not progressing even with medication, then two reasons.
Training to hard/not recovery right.
Eating to much for your activity level.
Your "math" can get fuck up if you don't keep things on a steady and progressive but easier path.
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...
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In my personal experience borderline means you still have some control.
If I were you I would do the OPT program with the adjustments I spoke of above. Focus on taking care of yourself and eating right. Does miss a beat with your intake, and I think you will get in and out just fine from what you have put thus far.