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Here's to my first log

Ok guys, I'm working hard on getting in enough calories! I have been much better!

Today was a rest day and unfortunately a very bad day as far as thyroid symptoms go. I slept till 6 this morning and laid down as soon as I got home. I have been talking with a few friends about the possibility of taking some thyroid hormones on my own to try to balance things out. What are your opinions about them all?
 
love2liftkat said:
Ok guys, I'm working hard on getting in enough calories! I have been much better! Today was a rest day and unfortunately a very bad day as far as thyroid symptoms go. I slept till 6 this morning and laid down as soon as I got home. I have been talking with a few friends about the possibility of taking some thyroid hormones on my own to try to balance things out. What are your opinions about them all?
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I think it's a great idea, doll. I don't like seeing you in pain. :'(
 
That's something you probably need to do some research on. What're the sides, etc.
 
puccah8808 said:
I think it's a great idea, doll. I don't like seeing you in pain. :'(
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Aww thanks girl! You're too sweet! :)

RegisterJr said:
That's something you probably need to do some research on. What're the sides, etc.
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Yeah, I've read about it several times over the past few years. I have always been scared and just hoped I could find a dr to help me! Just so tired of it all now and desperate to feel normal!
 
When you say thyroid supps, what are you referring to? Things like 3,5 diiodo-L-thyronine as is in FINAFLEX PX BLACK? or something like T3?
 
If you can get pharma levo, it might not be a terrible idea but you really should just find a pcp (or any dr really) who will write you a script. Just keep in mind you'll have to get tsh checked pretty often once you start them.
 
Yes, I was talking about getting pharma levo or lio. I'd love to get a dr to prescribe it but I just haven't had any luck. I don't mind the blood tests or anything! I have told them how willing I am to try anything but they have only offered anti depressants or fibro meds- which are basically anti depressants!
 
I wouldn't use lio. Stick with levo, 75 mg is a good place to start. Maybe entertain the idea of finding a new dr. It's weird that no one will give you a script for levo. I would if you were local.
 
Mystere3 said:
I wouldn't use lio. Stick with levo, 75 mg is a good place to start. Maybe entertain the idea of finding a new dr. It's weird that no one will give you a script for levo. I would if you were local.
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Ok thank you! I wish I knew where to try! I have been through 3 general, and 4 specialist within 2 years! It took me 1 1/2 to actually get diagnosed and it was after I kept insisting on an ultrasound of my thyroid! Thanks Mystere! That means a lot!
 
Are your thyroid levels actually low? If so, even if they are borderline normal, you shouldn't have a problem getting a doc to give you a prescription. I was/am borderline low(usually seen mostly when I'm cutting), and they insisted that I take a low dose synthroid.
 
Plz get better soon K? Puccah needs someone 2 light that fire under her behind lls
 
juniorab said:
Are your thyroid levels actually low? If so, even if they are borderline normal, you shouldn't have a problem getting a doc to give you a prescription. I was/am borderline low(usually seen mostly when I'm cutting), and they insisted that I take a low dose synthroid.
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They're basically borderline...I have hashimotos and it fluctuates from slightly low to lower end of normal. The drs look at me and say, you're not overweight...let's just watch your levels! I of course am most worried about the other side effects! I'm ok fighting my weight in other ways as long as I don't feel like an 85 year old woman! Lol

TheMovement said:
Plz get better soon K? Puccah needs someone 2 light that fire under her behind lls
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Haha thanks Movement! I won't be slacking nor will I back off pushing Puccah!!
 
The problem with hashimotos is that it increases your risk of lymphoma. Otherwise you could just destroy the thyroid with radioactive iodine and start taking levo.

I'd probably opt to get it taken out at some point. Certainly most surgeons won't do it until you are hypothyroid, but you may find an aggressive one who will do it; it will almost certainly be out of network unless you're in luck though.
 
Good morning everyone! Shoulder day! Feel a little better today- can tell I'm not 100% but always happy to be training! Had a good workout!

Warmup
DB Rotations 7.5x30, 12.5x20
Front/side lateral raises w/drag 7.5x20

Circuit:

Alternating front/side lateral raises
12.5x15, 15x10, 15x10

Kettle front swings
25x15, 30x15, 35x10

Kettle side swings
15x12, 20x10, 20x10

Handstand push-ups 3 sets to failure! Got 2 more on each set than usual! Yay!!

Superset
Rev flyes on pec deck lunged on side to help isolate rear delt (all reps on 1 arm and then the other)
75x12, 80x10, 85x10
Seated DB press
25x12, 30x10, 35x8(failed getting them up the first 2 times - if you don't at first succeed, try, try again!!)

Sprints 35 mins- partner left so I did 8.5 instead of 8! Woo Hoo!!

Only way to get past fatigue is to push yourself until you forget about it or have a better reason to be tired right?! Hahaha
 
Your shoulders are strong, Kat! 15 is a heavy weight for lat raises, and the same for your presses!!
 
RegisterJr said:
Your shoulders are strong, Kat! 15 is a heavy weight for lat raises, and the same for your presses!!
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Agree!!! Strong girl and awesome session! :)
 
Aww thank you guys! I've always felt my shoulders were weak!

I'm waiting to have my tests done now! Even got a fancy bracelet...you know what that means?! This will be an expensive appt! Hahahaha
 

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Aww thank you guys! I've always felt my shoulders were weak! I'm waiting to have my tests done now! Even got a fancy bracelet...you know what that means?! This will be an expensive appt! Hahahaha
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Haha, I'm sure they'll do a "smashing" job!!! Haha, lame, I know. :(
 
Nice work Kat! Hope you find the help you need to feel better
 
Good luck!
 
Thanks everyone! It went well. They didn't find anything just want me to keep monitoring it to see if it goes away on it's own. @ Puccah - it was definitely a smashing good time! Hahaha
 
wasme said:
As always .. killer workout! Good luck with your tests...
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Thanks wasme! It went well! They didn't find any cause for the pain.
 
Just wanted the thank you all for being such a wonderful part of my journey! :)
 

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love2liftkat said:
Just wanted the thank you all for being such a wonderful part of my journey! :)
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Beautiful! Thank you for always being so positive and uplifting towards us. :)
 
Magdalena said:
How r u feeling since u upped ur cal intake?
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Hungry! Lol How crazy is that! It's like when I'm eating I get really full but between meals my stomach starts growling anticipating the next meal. As far as energy goes- I can't really evaluate that yet with all of the fatigue I get due to my thyroid and such. I'm sure within a few day that will be better! It usually only stays really bad a few days. Thank you for asking! :)
 
Did you ever figure out how to properly multi-quote? Sorry, I skipped a few pages because I'm lazy. Good job so far.
 
iparatroop said:
Did you ever figure out how to properly multi-quote? Sorry, I skipped a few pages because I'm lazy. Good job so far.
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Thank you! I'm not sure if it's "proper" or not but I just copy and paste into the next quote box! Lol
 
I just use the app on my iPhone. Haven't figured out any other way. It works fine! :)
 
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You click the box that is empty on the first quote you'd like to reply to and then the other like in the pics. Hit the box with the arrow and it will give you the multi quote option.
 
Wow!! Well, that just looks obvious! How did I miss that??!! Thank you!!!
 
iparatroop said:
<img src="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=102247"/> <img src="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=102248"/> You click the box that is empty on the first quote you'd like to reply to and then the other like in the pics. Hit the box with the arrow and it will give you the multi quote option.
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Whuuuuuuh?... This makes me excited!!!!
 
iparatroop said:
Word up. Makes it a lot easier. Just make sure to type between the brackets or it gets all jacked up and then you'll look like you're from South Carolina or something.
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Hahaha will do! Can't have myself look like that!;)

puccah8808 said:
Whuuuuuuh?... This makes me excited!!!!
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Ikr!! Yay! Makes it so much easier now!
 
What a great workout!!! Every inch of my lower body is dead! I started off really tired and struggling but adrenaline and pwo kicked in and turned out good! Even got told I have "hellacious squat form" haha Makes me happy bc I've really been working hard on it and felt like it was just ok. Now if I could just get hellacious weight on the bar I'll be one happy chick! :)

Got to the gym early so I got 15 min of LISS on the elliptical.

Glutes/hips are really tight today so I did a lot of stretching between sets

Stretch/warmup;
Walking lunges 20x24

Superset
BB squats w/ heels on plates
95x12
135x10
155x8

Hanging pikes 15x2

Superset
SLDLs
105x12-nice stretch for hammies and glutes
145x10
175x8

Oblique crunches with leg extended 15x2

BB Split squat (all reps on 1 leg then the other)
85x12
105x10
125x8

Circuit:

DB single SLDLs (2 db's)
30x12
35x10
40x8

Calf raises on hack squat
135 x 30 (3plates)
180 x 25 (4 plates)
225 x 25 (5 plates)

Hip thrusts on smith machine
160x9x3

Jump squats with abduction onto step w 4 raisers
10x3---these really hurt after hip thrusts! Haha


Leg press with feet together with toe lift at top
320x15
365x15
410x15

Abductor
170x25
180x25
190x25
Adductor
180x25
190x25
170x25

Burnout: 30 sec rests between sets

Seated Leg curls
50x20
70x12
90x10

Leg extensions
70x12
90x12
110x10
120x10
130x8

30 mins walking on treadmill @ 3.5 and 1.5 incline---legs are dead!!! Oh yeah, I already said that!
 
Great seeeeesh Kat!
 
BLaQz said:
I'm sure you could add a single set of 175x2+... BTW, have you been learning to skip?
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Haha I actually thought about that today! I have been so busy with the cakes that I haven't bought a rope yet! :-/ As far as the squats- you're right- I was telling the guy that commented on my squats how I want to go up and he said he'd spot me next time!
 
love2liftkat said:
Haha I actually thought about that today! I have been so busy with the cakes that I haven't bought a rope yet! :-/ As far as the squats- you're right- I was telling the guy that commented on my squats how I want to go up and he said he'd spot me next time!
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You could borrow one of mine... Might be a little difficult collecting it from Australia though...
Get the guy to spot you next time & go for 175x3+... I'm sure you could do it...
 
I am very happy now that I've found this thread.
 
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