http://www.thyroidawareness.com/

We all talk about testosterone. Did you know there is another T level out there that needs the same attention?

If you are lifting weights, dieting, and still have not lost as much weight as you think you should have. There could be other things at play. Many items are on the list that you will need check on for yourself such as:

  • Counting Calories wrong
  • Not adding some cardio on off days
  • Diet cheat days
  • Beer
  • Junk Food
  • McFaggots
  • Eating out
  • Generally Low Activity

You know, for most of us we work desk jobs. That's a huge problem when it comes to weight loss. 10 hours of my day is spent in conference rooms and my desk. There is no luxury for me to just take a stroll, or go chat up the new hot receptionist. Therefore, on my off lifting days I choose to do outside activities with the children like swimming, walking the dog, and etc... I haven't worked in cardio yet, but it's something to add to the list.

There are other problems with your thyroid that you might also notice. You should know that being tired all the time, having low energy, dry skin, constantly sore muscles, low weight loss. These things are not normal to everyone. Chances are, it could just be you. Sometimes it's genetics. Generally, muscles stop being sore after working out regularly within two weeks. There is a difference between sore and tired. Generally, most people don't have low energy all the time.

My neighbor is my friend, and he is a fat fuck that diet and exercise never really worked for him (so he says). He has lost 32lbs in the last three months since starting his medicine and maintaining his body. He is also the inspiration for this post. We now go to the gym together and he hits the cardio machines and then joins me for lifting weights. I asked him if the weight loss encourages him, but you know what he said? He told me that everyday he feels better and has more energy than he ever has. How about that, the man is losing a whole other person and the biggest advantage is not being tired all the time.

How to tell your thyroid is malfunctioning? Get it checked. You may have already had it tested. Each year at my office we have to get bloodwork done for a wellness check. During this wellness check they do all kinds of tests, four vials worth. I checked my last paper work and my Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) was checked. According to WebMD, I have cancer . Therefore, I called my doctor and asked him about it. He told me that my level at 2.2 was normal. He did also share that a level above 4 was the point at which you will want to start taking medicine. My friends level was 9.8.

The last thing I will share is, just because you had your wellness checked and the TSH was measured, doesn't mean anyone bothered to notice the level. Check the paperwork or call the office yourself. The best doctor in the world is yourself.