StupidThyroid
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So this is more for ME to write down and look at and SEE in text. I VERY much welcome anyone to chime in here. While I usually am extremely motivated and dedicated. I welcome more of it!
Background:
I am 30yr old hypothyroid, 6'0 300lbs (Jan 1 2011). I was diagnosed in 2002 and it took a few yrs to switch meds/get my thyroid back to normal levels. All the while I gained a LOT of weight. By 2008 I was 300lbs, and knew I had to get re-dedicated to the gym. I am a former athlete and lifted weights in HS and college. At my best I was 190lbs benching ~300lb. Since 2008, I have been trying to lose weight the natural way, diet + exercise. Unfortunately my endocrine system is a mess, and then coupled with injuries this has been a nightmare. I have not gained any additional weight, but have not lost any either. In late 2010 after a shoulder injury had been (somewhat) healed and ready to lift again, I decided I want some supplemental help. This is when I found AM.
So here's the ongoing health issues. Thyroid disease as mentioned prior, I am on Armour Thyroid and stable and happy. Also like most overweight people, my liver is fatty and my liver #'s are not good. Also have shown to have high corisol #'s, so much so they tested me for cushings disease. Also had a test a few yrs back where my doc said my test was low for my age, offered to put me on stuff, i declined. Maybe I should have? Also I have bad shoulders from years of football. So Hormonal stuff + some joint issues. Nothing we can't figure out right?
So I'd like to roughly use 100lbs of fat, and add some muscle. I know my frame is large and I can be ~225 or so and be fine. This is a long term goal, I know this isnt going to happen in 6 months or even 12 with my ****ty genes/endocrine system. I am in for the long haul, all I want is slow/steady progress.
I have a good ammt of muscle to start with (Most people say I look like a football player, I say I look like a retired football player who took to drinking LOTS of beer lol)
Here is what I need to work on:
I NEED to do fasted morning cardio. I am a night person, this is tough. I will get this done.
I NEED to control my cortisol (especially with morning cardio).
I NEED to eat more. Yes this sounds odd from a fat guy, I am very busy and only get 1800-2K cals a day. With 300lbs I need to be eating more.
I NEED to eat more protein. Also with this frame, I need to make a good bulk of my cals from protein & good fats
I NEED to watch my carbs. Obviously
Here's the plan:
Currently I am working out 6 nights a week, 45mins weights + 45mins cardio, going to add 30mins morning cardio at least 3x week at first, as I get used to it, maybe increase to 5 or 6, and increase length. I am really dedicated with working out, cept the morning cardio. Gotta fix that.
Diet will be 6 small meals a day hitting my caloric/macronutrient goals. I am really dedicated with diet. I do 1 cheat meal per week, and usually its never too bad either. I dont keep snacks around the house, I haven't had fast food in over 5yrs. I generally enjoy eating healthy. 1 achilles heal is pizza, that's usually my cheat meal. 3 slices at 1 meal per week, my only cheat meal. But I am willing to even cut that out if necessary. When I crave sweets, I just mix a protein shake.
I have at least a 5 month plan laid out for what I will be focusing on (granted no reinjuries, those damn shoulders!) with specific supplements to be used during them.
Jan - I will be focusing on initial fat loss, getting the morning cardio routine going, building my endurance. Weights will be done, but not a major focus.
Feb - March: Weights will be more a focus as I am going to be adding some supplements that this will benefit. We'll call this a lean bulk.
April - May: back to focusing on fat loss again. All strength/muscle gained in prior 2 months will try to be maintained.
June - unsure yet, I vacation in July so I don't want to do a 2 month stack of anything, so we shall see. I can always make this initial month 2 and push everything forward. It's an option.
Supplements:
Due to all the research I've done, and sales this season, I have stocked up for a while!
Staples:
Orange Triad, Fish Oil, Sesamin, CoQ10, ALCAR, ALA, Vit C, Green Tea, Cycle Support, Toco-8, Liv52, Cissus bulk 5%, Joint Force
For Jan, I am using Lean Xtreme + Genomyx Heat (I call this my Lean Heat stack), and some DMAA occassionally. I need a cortisol controller as mentioned, and I definitely need some help burning some fat! I take 3g of carnitine + 500mg of Choline & Inositol PWO, since this gets me sweating so good. I also sip (chug!) Xtend during my workout.
For Feb, I am carrying over the Lean Xtreme + HEAT (maybe? or maybe cycle off) and adding in some ERASE. This should lower the cortisol real good, and boost my test a bit while controlling cortisol. Will be adding a pre-workout into this, still havent decided yet. Protein intake will be KEY here.
For March, similar to Feb, cycling off XTREME, thinking of adding Titanium with Erase and really focus on gaining some muscle. Have some recompadrol I can add to this also. Also have some HGHpro + Ghenerate I can use for a few months
For April, Back to fat burning! Endoamp max is planned, with another fat burner, maybe OEP this time and maybe adipose annihilation on top of that.
May - June - still up in the air, will decide as I get closer. I have more lean xtreme, so could run that again and i have some triazole i kinda wanna try too! who knows yet!
So happy I typed this out, helped sort everything in my head. This is very long, whoever read it, cheers to you!
TL;DR version - Fat guy with a thyroid & endocrine issues trying to lose weight, thinks he has a plan.
Comments welcome!
I'm thinking of also putting up a blog for weekly entries, and I'll mirror them here. I'm too busy during the week to do all this stuff then actually right about it the same day.
Background:
I am 30yr old hypothyroid, 6'0 300lbs (Jan 1 2011). I was diagnosed in 2002 and it took a few yrs to switch meds/get my thyroid back to normal levels. All the while I gained a LOT of weight. By 2008 I was 300lbs, and knew I had to get re-dedicated to the gym. I am a former athlete and lifted weights in HS and college. At my best I was 190lbs benching ~300lb. Since 2008, I have been trying to lose weight the natural way, diet + exercise. Unfortunately my endocrine system is a mess, and then coupled with injuries this has been a nightmare. I have not gained any additional weight, but have not lost any either. In late 2010 after a shoulder injury had been (somewhat) healed and ready to lift again, I decided I want some supplemental help. This is when I found AM.
So here's the ongoing health issues. Thyroid disease as mentioned prior, I am on Armour Thyroid and stable and happy. Also like most overweight people, my liver is fatty and my liver #'s are not good. Also have shown to have high corisol #'s, so much so they tested me for cushings disease. Also had a test a few yrs back where my doc said my test was low for my age, offered to put me on stuff, i declined. Maybe I should have? Also I have bad shoulders from years of football. So Hormonal stuff + some joint issues. Nothing we can't figure out right?
So I'd like to roughly use 100lbs of fat, and add some muscle. I know my frame is large and I can be ~225 or so and be fine. This is a long term goal, I know this isnt going to happen in 6 months or even 12 with my ****ty genes/endocrine system. I am in for the long haul, all I want is slow/steady progress.
I have a good ammt of muscle to start with (Most people say I look like a football player, I say I look like a retired football player who took to drinking LOTS of beer lol)
Here is what I need to work on:
I NEED to do fasted morning cardio. I am a night person, this is tough. I will get this done.
I NEED to control my cortisol (especially with morning cardio).
I NEED to eat more. Yes this sounds odd from a fat guy, I am very busy and only get 1800-2K cals a day. With 300lbs I need to be eating more.
I NEED to eat more protein. Also with this frame, I need to make a good bulk of my cals from protein & good fats
I NEED to watch my carbs. Obviously
Here's the plan:
Currently I am working out 6 nights a week, 45mins weights + 45mins cardio, going to add 30mins morning cardio at least 3x week at first, as I get used to it, maybe increase to 5 or 6, and increase length. I am really dedicated with working out, cept the morning cardio. Gotta fix that.
Diet will be 6 small meals a day hitting my caloric/macronutrient goals. I am really dedicated with diet. I do 1 cheat meal per week, and usually its never too bad either. I dont keep snacks around the house, I haven't had fast food in over 5yrs. I generally enjoy eating healthy. 1 achilles heal is pizza, that's usually my cheat meal. 3 slices at 1 meal per week, my only cheat meal. But I am willing to even cut that out if necessary. When I crave sweets, I just mix a protein shake.
I have at least a 5 month plan laid out for what I will be focusing on (granted no reinjuries, those damn shoulders!) with specific supplements to be used during them.
Jan - I will be focusing on initial fat loss, getting the morning cardio routine going, building my endurance. Weights will be done, but not a major focus.
Feb - March: Weights will be more a focus as I am going to be adding some supplements that this will benefit. We'll call this a lean bulk.
April - May: back to focusing on fat loss again. All strength/muscle gained in prior 2 months will try to be maintained.
June - unsure yet, I vacation in July so I don't want to do a 2 month stack of anything, so we shall see. I can always make this initial month 2 and push everything forward. It's an option.
Supplements:
Due to all the research I've done, and sales this season, I have stocked up for a while!
Staples:
Orange Triad, Fish Oil, Sesamin, CoQ10, ALCAR, ALA, Vit C, Green Tea, Cycle Support, Toco-8, Liv52, Cissus bulk 5%, Joint Force
For Jan, I am using Lean Xtreme + Genomyx Heat (I call this my Lean Heat stack), and some DMAA occassionally. I need a cortisol controller as mentioned, and I definitely need some help burning some fat! I take 3g of carnitine + 500mg of Choline & Inositol PWO, since this gets me sweating so good. I also sip (chug!) Xtend during my workout.
For Feb, I am carrying over the Lean Xtreme + HEAT (maybe? or maybe cycle off) and adding in some ERASE. This should lower the cortisol real good, and boost my test a bit while controlling cortisol. Will be adding a pre-workout into this, still havent decided yet. Protein intake will be KEY here.
For March, similar to Feb, cycling off XTREME, thinking of adding Titanium with Erase and really focus on gaining some muscle. Have some recompadrol I can add to this also. Also have some HGHpro + Ghenerate I can use for a few months
For April, Back to fat burning! Endoamp max is planned, with another fat burner, maybe OEP this time and maybe adipose annihilation on top of that.
May - June - still up in the air, will decide as I get closer. I have more lean xtreme, so could run that again and i have some triazole i kinda wanna try too! who knows yet!
So happy I typed this out, helped sort everything in my head. This is very long, whoever read it, cheers to you!
TL;DR version - Fat guy with a thyroid & endocrine issues trying to lose weight, thinks he has a plan.
Comments welcome!
I'm thinking of also putting up a blog for weekly entries, and I'll mirror them here. I'm too busy during the week to do all this stuff then actually right about it the same day.