mizlaur123

So you would suggest to do a hypertrophy workout plan but to still eat at a deficit, right?

Thanks for the advice heybales!! Didn't consider the fact that I'm technically "at the beginning" of working out again. I've worked out hard for years lifting mostly (even worked at a gym). But it has been about a year since I've workout like that AND I have all this weight to lose. So you're right, I'm technically just…

Yea I put that together from all the research I've been doing trying to find the root of my problems since doctors are having such a hard time.

Nah. I went off nuvaring back in November because I thought it was causing symptoms. Turns out I still have all the symptoms without it anyway lol. Ugh! It's frustration. I'm going to an endo at the end of the month. That appt can't come soon enough!

Thanks! I don't know much about the adrenals or testing them so I'm gonna do a little research on that. Thanks for your insight! -Lauren

Not sure if anyone is still following this thread but I though I'd get back to you with the results... I got a print out of my labs. My FT3 was 2.6 (range 2.0-4.4), my FT4 was 1.10 (range 0.82-1.77), and my TSH was 4.060 (range 0.450-4.500). Also my B12 was elevated along with my lymphocyte (47). Any idea what would cause…

Update: Still holding my breath waiting for my newest blood test results. Hoping my numbers are off enough to finally get some treatment..

If you don't mind me asking, what are your levels like?

Thanks everyone! Ill update you guys when I get the blood work back. And I have an endo appt at the end of the month so hopefully he can help if my PCP can't. I've read stuff saying the new "normal" range for TSH is 0.3-3.0 as of 2003. Since mine is slightly over I really think that's what's causing symptoms.

I'm 5'7... my husband is 5'5... so yes lol!

I love my muscles! So does my husband! You can still be feminine and sexy AND be strong and muscular at the same time!

Thanks so much for the support Rave. I'm really feeling depressed about this. It's nice to hear some kind words :-)

Yea I actually subtract bmr cals myself before putting them in my exercise diary.

Jennifer Lopez. 150%

I'm in too! I only have 10 left till I hit my goal (I think.. may have gained a few since Thanksgiving I've just been to scared to weigh myself lol)!

I'm in the SAME boat. My Aunt Flo came for a monthly visit yesterday. I got married October 21st and since getting back from my honeymoon on Nov 2nd I've been having the HARDEST time gettin back on the ball! It's one thing after another this time of year. I finally was starting to get back into it then *BANG* Thanksgiving!…

Mariska Hargetay (sp?) (a couple years back since I'm only 25 years old lol)