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Originally Posted by S&R13

I appreciate this has been bumped. I don't know if I'll get any quick responses, but that's ok. I am one year free <<knock on wood>> of cancer. They removed the whole thing last year. I am on a daily dose of 175mg of oral levothyroxine (started at 125mg). Here's my issue... I was on a great role, weight lifting with cardio 3-4 times weekly, while eating clean. With the progression of the thyroid cancer, it leveled my weight loss and muscle gains, with an increase of weight gain. Prior to thyroid cancer, I weighed 169, I am currently 184 (Female, 5'10"). I have been getting back into weight training since January. Albeit, there are days I am exhausted and very unmotivated which doesn't help, as it makes me want to sleep when i get home from work. I will be getting my levels checked again next month. I understand until my levels are leveled out, that my energy level will teeter. I guess what I am asking for is, with the above mentioned supplements, I assume are for individuals who still have their thyroid. Will the supplements affect my meds or have the same outcome? Will they help improve my energy? weight loss? In perspective, I am starting over, but I am aggravated, and a bit remorseful when I read thyroid forums of individuals who are on a downward slope with their health and weight issues. I have worked too hard to be as healthy as I have been (back story: I weighed 260lbs in 2010/2011 - I started running, eating clean, going to the gym 2 times daily until cancer hit). So in essence, I would like a little direction in this area, since realistically, this is something I can't ask my doctor. Thank you.

baby1 will hopefully be able to steer you in the right direction on this topic. she is pretty well versed in this stuff. now for the column written above, i dont think any of the things in it would really hurt you but since they are all geared toward firing your thyroid up to healthy levels, i dont think most would be of much benefit. now with that said a couple of them def could help you out health wise for sure esp the efa's like borage and evening primose oil. those are awesome not just to get the fat burning machine firing but also for health in general. something you could also take a look at is a non stim fat burner that is based off of capsicums to help fire up your fat loss for you. now with these, you can only use them for a couple weeks then you need to take a break because your body adapts to the capsicums within 3wks.

if baby1 doesnt see this thread, shoot her a pm

TweetThank you guns01 for your reply. I will look into the primrose oil and borage.

Tweetand were talking 1 to 1.5 years not missing a day of it.