MWB's Ongoing Life Log

[MidwestBeast]

Well, if I've learned anything, it's that I am more accountable when I keep a log running. This will also give me an adequate place to note dates of any specific changes I make so I can keep track of it (easier than writing it in a journal for me). I'll still update any other threads I have out with appropriate information as I see fit, but I plan to keep this thread going for the long haul. Whenever I run sponsored logs, they'll be separate, too, but this will always be where I come to. I may update training and stuff, but this is more to just keep tabs on what's going on in my life.

[MidwestBeast]

Running list of important dates/changes/etc.




10-19-11: First day back to eating every 2.5-3 hours and getting back to a clean diet and regular training (weight: 266 lbs)
10-18-11: First day back to taking a full serving of multi-vitamin (Orange Triad) and 6 caps of fish oil (2g EPA/DHA), along with my first ever use of a probiotic (RLS)
9-10-11: Decreased T3 to 25mcg/day (scrip level)
7-8-11: Increased T3 to 100mcg/day
7-2-11: Increased T3 to 50mcg/day
7-1-11: Started T3 at 25mcg/day
6-25-11: Stopped taking T4
5-20-11: Stopped all stimulant use (aside from what may be in chocolate on occasion)
4-20-11: Increased T4 dosage to 112mcg/day
2-1-11: Started T4 therapy at 50mcg/day






Link to my weight-struggle story

Link to all of my labs

[mattrag]

subbed bro!

good luck!

[MidwestBeast]

10-19-11 / Day 1

This morning I weighed in at 266 lbs. That's not a number I'm proud of, happy with, nor would I like to share. However, me writing it down keeps me accountable. The reason it says "Day 1" isn't because this is the first day I started this log. It's because it's the first day of me getting my life back. I've been attempting to do this for quite some time, but I've also had a pity party for myself and the time for that has passed.

With everything I've been dealing with, I've drastically cut down the amount of days I've lifted. Along with that, my diet has been worse than a kid with a yo-yo. I'd go through phases of eating spotless and then binging like crazy because I don't see any results (which shouldn't be shocking to me anymore since I've dealt with this for so long, but regardless, I let it take a toll on me).

So, will I see any positive results/benefits from getting back on track? Hopefully, but I'm also not holding my breath. However, I have to get back to living the way I was. My whole plan was to relax, live like a "normal" person for a while and once I got fixed, just go into beast mode and shred up. Seeing as how I'm nearly 270 pounds, now, that needs to stop. It's evident that it's taking longer to fix this than I'd planned and the fact that I can barely fit into most of the pants I own is enough of a reason.

I've been following IF, for the most part, lately just because it's easier for me. My appetite has been absolutely terrible, so that's been a reason for it, too (just haven't been hungry). However, in a thread on meal frequency in Dr. Houser's sub-forum, it was brought up that fasting is not a good solution for someone with a dysfunctional thyroid. So, that being said, has pushed me back into following the eating every 3 hours or so style, starting today.

My mom sent me a link to a news story yesterday. I read it and instantly felt enraged. Search for "fit2fat2fit" and tell me what you think. A (part-time) personal trainer has decided to stop working out entirely for 6 months and eat "average" foods in an attempt to get completely out of shape and then show people it's possible to get back into shape "easily" in the next 6 months. His idea is to show his clients that he has done what they want to do. In theory, I think it sounds like a valiant idea. However, after spending more than 2 seconds thinking about it, it just pisses me off. No one who has great health should squander it on purpose or to prove a point. I guess all doctors should infect themselves with the viruses and diseases they cure so they can tell their patients, "Don't worry. I've been there." It's just asinine. To top it off, he has a wife and 2 kids. He said that people live obese for years so he isn't worried about the health issues. We're not all created equally, though (hmm, I seem to know a thing or two about this). Just because 99% of people can live that way for years doesn't mean this guy won't keel over and die from an overnight heart attack. And then you're left with a widow and 2 fatherless kids. I don't know. To me it just seems selfish and it doesn't really prove anything.

Back to me, though. This log is not a place for pity, for anyone to say they're sorry for me or anything else. It is simply a place for me to note what's going on and hopefully make progress.

I'm happy to answer any questions anyone has; whether you're experienced and just want to chat or if you're new to bodybuilding and have general questions. I don't know the knowledge that a lot of the guys on here do (at a chemical level), but despite being a fatty at the moment, I do have a lot of training and nutrition knowledge that I've learned over the years that has been successfully implemented in helping others.

Today is the first day of my new life.

[MidwestBeast]

subbed bro!

good luck!

Glad to have you in here, bud.

[MakaveliThaDon]

Of course I subbed. But I'm counting on being updated via text as well for the most part

[MidwestBeast]

Of course I subbed. But I'm counting on being updated via text as well for the most part

lol no doubt, buddy. You know I'd go nuts if we didn't talk daily.

I've got some things I've got to take care of and really get in order so I can hopefully move up closer in the next month and a half. Whenever that happens, we're having a PAP sleepover! lol

[punthra]

subbed...

[carpee]

Here for ya bro.

Lemme know if you need anything!

[MidwestBeast]

subbed...

Glad to have you in, man.

[MidwestBeast]

Here for ya bro.

Lemme know if you need anything!

Glad to see you in here. How're things going up in your neck of the woods?

[carpee]

Glad to see you in here. How're things going up in your neck of the woods?

Doin' alright.

Very busy between starting a full time position and finishing a few classes for my degree.

Bad winter coming, I'm sure you won't miss it haha

[RickRock13]

Here with ya for more of the journey beast

[MidwestBeast]

Doin' alright.

Very busy between starting a full time position and finishing a few classes for my degree.

Bad winter coming, I'm sure you won't miss it haha

Yeah, working a career job and trying to do classes at the same time isn't fun. Just take it from me and get them done ASAP.

As for the winter, I'm actually hoping to get back up to IL in the next couple months. There will be a lot of praying, but I've got one position in particular I'm gunning for.

[MidwestBeast]

Here with ya for more of the journey beast

Thanks, buddy.

I was really hoping to have some RickRock-results myself from some IF and a nice little cycle, haha, but it appears that won't be the ideal way of going about it.

Getting back to eating every few hours is ridiculously hard, actually. It's like forcing myself to eat breakfast all over again (never ate breakfast until college and it was a process; I always felt sick whenever I'd eat in the mornings).

[carpee]

Yeah, working a career job and trying to do classes at the same time isn't fun. Just take it from me and get them done ASAP.

As for the winter, I'm actually hoping to get back up to IL in the next couple months. There will be a lot of praying, but I've got one position in particular I'm gunning for.

I'll be praying for you man.

If you come back up we will have to meet up and train or get out and play softball in the spring.

[RickRock13]

Thanks, buddy.

I was really hoping to have some RickRock-results myself from some IF and a nice little cycle, haha, but it appears that won't be the ideal way of going about it.

Getting back to eating every few hours is ridiculously hard, actually. It's like forcing myself to eat breakfast all over again (never ate breakfast until college and it was a process; I always felt sick whenever I'd eat in the mornings).

From everything I've read that you've tried and went through, I'm not surprised IF doesn't help your weight loss. It doesn't seem like anything does. Hope things turn around bro

[MidwestBeast]

I'll be praying for you man.

If you come back up we will have to meet up and train or get out and play softball in the spring.

Prayers are always appreciated

And it's not a matter of if I come back up; it's just a matter of when -- hopefully soon. We'll definitely get in touch and train or I can be a ringer for your softball team for a day, haha.

[MidwestBeast]

From everything I've read that you've tried and went through, I'm not surprised IF doesn't help your weight loss. It doesn't seem like anything does. Hope things turn around bro

Thanks, Rick. On the bright side, I've got some redbirds to root for, at least

I've been streaming a StL radio station today and actually heard this:



I love it.










So far today, my diet has looked like this:

7:30 AM - T3 dose
8:30 AM - scoop of protein
11:00 AM - scoop of protein
12:30 PM - can of chicken


The protein is just a huge bag of sample packs I've collected over the past 2 years. I'd saved all of them with the intent of taking them with me whenever I travel. However, I'm sick of stockpiling things, so I'm just burning through all of them and it was also easier to bring them and a shaker to work to leave here.

So, I've taken in about 100g of protein, give or take and little else. I'm actually pretty sure I'm going to go back to a keto diet, solely for the fact that it was the last thing that worked for me. I don't like it, particularly, and I don't think people should have to employ them, but whatever I'm going through is unique to say the least. I'm worried about insulin resistance and I haven't been using Need2Slin or anything else for the past several months. I love those products, but I also don't think one should fear eating a meal with carbohydrates in it without a repartitioner. I'll update as I can, but that's what's on my mind at the moment.

[MakaveliThaDon]