19 y/o University Student, Thyroid Nodule and Weight Loss

[Machiavelli13]

Hello,
My name is Andrew and this is my first post on this forum. I am 19 years old and I weigh about 200 pounds. My height is 6'1.
As I am a student, my schedule is most of the time very busy and all over the place, and I also tend to overeat. Now, I feel like I might be getting overweight and since I've been fat for the most of my childhood, I really do not to return to being overweight. Many of you may say "Join a Gym and got the Gym as much as possible", but I don't have the money nor the time for this. Also, I have a Thyroid Nodule and my doctor recommended little to no neck strain and not doing push-ups, pull-ups or crunches. I have been in bad shape since then and started gaining weight. I am also on medication (Eutirox).
What I seek esentially to have a short effective workout schedule, that will eventually get me lean, without any neck strain and especially, that could be done at home. Also, recommendations for what I should eat, when, and how would be a huge help. (my doctor recommended a high iodine diet for maintaining my Thyroid).
I am desperately looking for real advice, as I already feel awful and bad about myself.



Regards,
Andrew

 

[BloodManor]

Planet fitness is $10 a month you have the money to join them.
Your post is just a bunch of excuses - man up, eat less and move more.

 

[Machiavelli13]

Planet fitness is $10 a month you have the money to join them.
Your post is just a bunch of excuses - man up, eat less and move more.

I highly agree with you, but from where I live, it takes about 2 hours just to get there. Also, even if I do what you suggested, the thyroid thing is still there.

 

[ELROCK]

I highly agree with you, but from where I live, it takes about 2 hours just to get there. Also, even if I do what you suggested, the thyroid thing is still there.

How large is the nodule?

You can still workout with a thyroid nodule.

 

[Machiavelli13]

It's about 24mm. The problem it's not the nodule itself, but what can happen to it due to neck strain. My doctor said if it's going to grow yet a few milimeters, a surgery would be required as it would hurt when swallowing food for example and affect the functions of the thyroid. Also, a surgery would imply removing the whole right side of my thyroid, and in the long run, there is no assurance that it is going to function as before, requiring stronger medicine.

 

[ELROCK]

It's about 24mm. The problem it's not the nodule itself, but what can happen to it due to neck strain. My doctor said if it's going to grow yet a few milimeters, a surgery would be required as it would hurt when swallowing food for example and affect the functions of the thyroid. Also, a surgery would imply removing the whole right side of my thyroid, and in the long run, there is no assurance that it is going to function as before, requiring stronger medicine.

That is very odd for your doctor to recommend against you exercising. Is this a primary care doctor or a specialist (endo.)? Are you in the US?

 

[Machiavelli13]

That is very odd for your doctor to recommend against you exercising. Is this a primary care doctor or a specialist (endo.)? Are you in the US?

He recommended not doing anything implying my neck. He mainly excluded doing crunches and pull-ups, as the neck is really being strained doing so. But also, he didn't recommend doing exercise. I am from Europe, and my doctor is indeed an endo, the head doctor of that specific Hospital.

 

[ELROCK]

He recommended not doing anything implying my neck. He mainly excluded doing crunches and pull-ups, as the neck is really being strained doing so. But also, he didn't recommend doing exercise. I am from Europe, and my doctor is indeed an endo, the head doctor of that specific Hospital.

Ok, fair enough. Follow your doctor’s advice or seek a second opinion. We do things different in the US that’s all.

 

[Machiavelli13]

Ok, fair enough. Follow your doctor’s advice or seek a second opinion. We do things different in the US that’s all.

Sometimes I hope that one day things here will work just like in the US. This way of dealing with things doesn't suit me. However, that's why I was asking for advice. I don't want to believe that I am doomed to become overweight.

 

[ELROCK]

Sometimes I hope that one day things here will work just like in the US. This way of dealing with things doesn't suit me. However, that's why I was asking for advice. I don't want to believe that I am doomed to become overweight.

You are not doomed to be overweight. You may have to work a little harder then others to stay lean due to your thyroid. Do cardio and lower your caloric intake.

 

[jameschoi]

How large is the nodule?

You can still workout with a thyroid nodule.

What if he has a porn star size nodule. Is that bad. Don't chicks dig huge nodules.

 

[ELROCK]

What if he has a porn star size nodule. Is that bad. Don't chicks dig huge nodules.

Lol...he stated it is only 2.4 cm though

 

[Whisky]

Jesus BloodManor bit brutal lol.

Look op, couple of things you’ve said do sound a bit like wallowing in self pity, things like your destined to be fat etc. The numbers of calories you consume rather than the exercise you do can be a determining factor here. Even with zero exercise you can avoid fat gain (NEAT burns way more calories than exercise anyway).

However, exercise definitely helps with body composition. I would be asking your doctor for a list of what you can do rather than what you can’t. I wouldn’t like to give you a program as in theory lots can place a strain on the neck, especially in resistance training. I would guess that bodyweight leg exercises will be your friend. High rep, done for speed (air squats, lunges etc). Can be down anywhere. But get medical advice on what’s permissible, bring back a list and I’ll put together a session for you.

 

[BloodManor]

As someone with hypothyroidism (on meds for nearly a decade) and a nodule on one, you have to work harder to achieve what others can do in half the time. Just have to work harder and deal with your short comings.

 

[HIT4ME]

Jesus BloodManor bit brutal lol.

Look op, couple of things you’ve said do sound a bit like wallowing in self pity, things like your destined to be fat etc. The numbers of calories you consume rather than the exercise you do can be a determining factor here. Even with zero exercise you can avoid fat gain (NEAT burns way more calories than exercise anyway).

However, exercise definitely helps with body composition. I would be asking your doctor for a list of what you can do rather than what you can’t. I wouldn’t like to give you a program as in theory lots can place a strain on the neck, especially in resistance training. I would guess that bodyweight leg exercises will be your friend. High rep, done for speed (air squats, lunges etc). Can be down anywhere. But get medical advice on what’s permissible, bring back a list and I’ll put together a session for you.

I would agree with this. I don't know enough about the condition to give solid advice, but we often focus on trying to be better at things that we will never be good at when we should be cultivating our strengths.

Like BloodManor said (brutally, but sometimes we need brutal) - quit wallowing and quit focusing on how much you cannot do.

As Whisky said, find out what you CAN do and start doing it.

I don't care what someone's credentials are though...get more opinions and make your own decisions. It is YOUR life, not theirs. I am not saying you should follow this guy's decisions, but watch CT Fletcher talk about his issues. Make the decisions that are right for you. This is your life, there is no afterlife, you only get one shot and here you are. Do what is right for you.

 

[HIT4ME]

Also, for almost anyone, diet will be a bigger factor for fat gain than exercise. Exercise builds strength...or more precisely adaptation from exercise builds strength.

Diet builds abs.

If you do work out with weights, start very light and build through progression...as I would advise anyone.

 

[JefferyDesmarais]

Jesus BloodManor bit brutal lol.

Look op, couple of things you’ve said do sound a bit like wallowing in self pity, things like your destined to be fat etc. The numbers of calories you consume rather than the exercise you do can be a determining factor here. Even with zero exercise you can avoid fat gain (NEAT burns way more calories than exercise anyway).

However, exercise definitely helps with body composition. I would be asking your doctor for a list of what you can do rather than what you can’t. I wouldn’t like to give you a program as in theory lots can place a strain on the neck, especially in resistance training. I would guess that bodyweight leg exercises will be your friend. If you don't have enough time because of your studies you can use the service https://studymoose.com/attention-getter-essay with attention-getter essays for students. High rep, done for speed (air squats, lunges etc). Can be down anywhere. But get medical advice on what’s permissible, bring back a list and I’ll put together a session for you.

Thank you, I was thinking about using leg exercises that way, but I needed confirmation.

 

[Rich Tits]

Honestly, all you have to do to lose weight is set a daily caloric limit, monitor your scale weight, weekly and adjust accordingly. Ex: start with limiting yourself to 2000 cal/day. Then see if that amounts to a deficit by taking your weight after 7days. If you lose weight after that time that means that your tdee or total daily energy expenditure is greater than 2000. Your TDEE varies from person to person. For some people, sticking at 2000 may be brutal if they have a higher metabolism and/or lower bf%, for others they might not even lose weight. That’s why you also have to account for your ability to stick to that restriction and either ease into less of an intake or see if the hunger pangs simply require an adjustment period. Once you get used to “2000” you can move this limit to either expedite your weight loss or ease by increasing the limit and prolonging your diet. You could also subscribe to a meal plan if weighing food and the like with counting is too troublesome. You won’t get the excercise related benefits of diet alone, but it’s the least intrusive modality of weight loss with respect to your schedule and effort involved. As with all things though, ymmv. Best of luck to you man.

 

[johnny412]

Thank you, I was thinking about using leg exercises that way, but I needed confirmation.

dear God i hate it when you people post in a 4 year old thread and im readn it like the damn sunday paper smdh!!!

 

[johnny412]

Honestly, all you have to do to lose weight is set a daily caloric limit, monitor your scale weight, weekly and adjust accordingly. Ex: start with limiting yourself to 2000 cal/day. Then see if that amounts to a deficit by taking your weight after 7days. If you lose weight after that time that means that your tdee or total daily energy expenditure is greater than 2000. Your TDEE varies from person to person. For some people, sticking at 2000 may be brutal if they have a higher metabolism and/or lower bf%, for others they might not even lose weight. That’s why you also have to account for your ability to stick to that restriction and either ease into less of an intake or see if the hunger pangs simply require an adjustment period. Once you get used to “2000” you can move this limit to either expedite your weight loss or ease by increasing the limit and prolonging your diet. You could also subscribe to a meal plan if weighing food and the like with counting is too troublesome. You won’t get the excercise related benefits of diet alone, but it’s the least intrusive modality of weight loss with respect to your schedule and effort involved. As with all things though, ymmv. Best of luck to you man.

Honestly, all you have to do to lose weight is set a daily caloric limit, monitor your scale weight, weekly and adjust accordingly. Ex: start with limiting yourself to 2000 cal/day. Then see if that amounts to a deficit by taking your weight after 7days. If you lose weight after that time that means that your tdee or total daily energy expenditure is greater than 2000. Your TDEE varies from person to person. For some people, sticking at 2000 may be brutal if they have a higher metabolism and/or lower bf%, for others they might not even lose weight. That’s why you also have to account for your ability to stick to that restriction and either ease into less of an intake or see if the hunger pangs simply require an adjustment period. Once you get used to “2000” you can move this limit to either expedite your weight loss or ease by increasing the limit and prolonging your diet. You could also subscribe to a meal plan if weighing food and the like with counting is too troublesome. You won’t get the excercise related benefits of diet alone, but it’s the least intrusive modality of weight loss with respect to your schedule and effort involved. As with all things though, ymmv. Best of luck to you man.

im sure hes on pins n needles just thrilled to read your response 4 years later smdh...

 

[Rich Tits]

When I made the response, on my phone, I just saw the previous poster's response and thought the thread was recent. After I posted it I saw the date and thought, "f*ck it, might help someone else." So I left it as is. No need to be a c*nt. Sorry my reply got your nips in a twist.

 

[Smont]

The guy is gone, his neck nodule grew till it encompassed his entire head and he could no longer eat and therefore got skinny and didn't have to exercise.

Dr. Said it was the best to not type anymore or he may strain the scab on his left Pinky finger

 

[johnny412]

When I made the response, on my phone, I just saw the previous poster's response and thought the thread was recent. After I posted it I saw the date and thought, "f*ck it, might help someone else." So I left it as is. No need to be a c*nt. Sorry my reply got your nips in a twist.

lol its fine im better this mornin

 

[pannagila]

I had a similar situation