Haven’t updated this blog in a while so wanted to give an update of where I’m at now!
I have been in a fat loss phase since February of this year and will be coming to an end in the next 2 weeks. I have managed to lose 5kg which I am super happy with. As my thyroid is now within range due to take thyroxine daily, has allowed my body to finally respond and play ball!
Although, my thyroid is within range, my prolactin is still high and have been referred for an MRI brain to check if there’s any issues with my pituitary gland. This will be in the next few weeks, so will keep this updated with results.
I am still extremely fatigued and this could be due to prolactin being raised which, has impacted recovery and training. Training has been a different approach: less volume across the week with more rest days/deloads as needed.
Nutrition has remained consistent, an anti-inflammatory approach to my diet has really benefited my diagnosis of Hashimoto’s and enabled me to lose body fat.
So, ongoing health issues as always but just doing what I can!
06/03/2023 – Blog Update
Phase: Diet phase
Since my last update I have had some blood work back. My thyroid is now within range since taking 50mg of thyroxine, which is great news. However, prolactin was still high so repeat bloods will be taken in about 3/4 weeks before potentially being referred to an endocrinologist.
So, because my thyroid is now playing ball I feel confident, alongside my coach that we can now enter a fat loss phase and try to lose some body fat to improve body composition. This is something I’ve been really eager to do as for the past 12 months+ losing weight has been extremely difficult for me due to my thyroid function. I began this phase 2 weeks ago and have already lost 1.5kg which I am buzzing about!
This fat loss phase has been different to my previous methods, I usually adopt a IIFYM approach however, this time I am intuitively eating and relying purely on my own hunger signals and cues. This has definitely removed pressure around counting kcal and macros/tracking and weighing all my food. I have paid close attention for many years to what I am consuming so I have a very good idea of kcal and macro content of food.
Body composition has slowly started to improve which is super encouraging! I am excited to see what I can do now for the next 12 weeks or so!
I will keep this blog updated on my progress
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16/05/23 – Blog Update
Phase: Diet phase
Haven’t updated this blog in a while so wanted to give an update of where I’m at now!
I have been in a fat loss phase since February of this year and will be coming to an end in the next 2 weeks. I have managed to lose 5kg which I am super happy with. As my thyroid is now within range due to take thyroxine daily, has allowed my body to finally respond and play ball!
Although, my thyroid is within range, my prolactin is still high and have been referred for an MRI brain to check if there’s any issues with my pituitary gland. This will be in the next few weeks, so will keep this updated with results.
I am still extremely fatigued and this could be due to prolactin being raised which, has impacted recovery and training. Training has been a different approach: less volume across the week with more rest days/deloads as needed.
Nutrition has remained consistent, an anti-inflammatory approach to my diet has really benefited my diagnosis of Hashimoto’s and enabled me to lose body fat.
So, ongoing health issues as always but just doing what I can!
06/03/2023 – Blog Update
Phase: Diet phase
Since my last update I have had some blood work back. My thyroid is now within range since taking 50mg of thyroxine, which is great news. However, prolactin was still high so repeat bloods will be taken in about 3/4 weeks before potentially being referred to an endocrinologist.
So, because my thyroid is now playing ball I feel confident, alongside my coach that we can now enter a fat loss phase and try to lose some body fat to improve body composition. This is something I’ve been really eager to do as for the past 12 months+ losing weight has been extremely difficult for me due to my thyroid function. I began this phase 2 weeks ago and have already lost 1.5kg which I am buzzing about!
This fat loss phase has been different to my previous methods, I usually adopt a IIFYM approach however, this time I am intuitively eating and relying purely on my own hunger signals and cues. This has definitely removed pressure around counting kcal and macros/tracking and weighing all my food. I have paid close attention for many years to what I am consuming so I have a very good idea of kcal and macro content of food.
Body composition has slowly started to improve which is super encouraging! I am excited to see what I can do now for the next 12 weeks or so!
I will keep this blog updated on my progress