Essential Random Gym Thoughts Revisited...

[HoustonHeat]

i have a very under active thyroid and i take synthroid every day. one of my buddies i used to work out w would always tell me to double up on script and tell my dr i lost the one he wrote for me like it would help my gains and i always hit him w the . i never really gave it much though but i wonder if my condition is part of why i struggle to see the gains i'd really like to see.

Sir, don't dare dream of doubling synthroid (T4), you are going to have a heart attack. I only doubled a T3 (cytomel). Did you ever get your T3 tested or just your TSH? What age did you get it? Hypos will always have slower progress than people with normal metabolisms, but if you have been on meds for a while, the difference shouldn't be drastic. We don't absorb the meds well if we are vitamin D or selenium deficient though. I've had it for years but only recently got diagnosed and started treatment, so I hope to be normal by mid 2013.

 

[-G$-]

Sir, don't dare dream of doubling synthroid (T4), you are going to have a heart attack. I only doubled a T3 (cytomel). Did you ever get your T3 tested or just your TSH? What age did you get it? Hypos will always have slower progress than people with normal metabolisms, but if you have been on meds for a while, the difference shouldn't be drastic. We don't absorb the meds well if we are vitamin D or selenium deficient though. I've had it for years but only recently got diagnosed and started treatment, so I hope to be normal by mid 2013.

i would never fukk around w those kinda meds like that. i take 1x137mcg tablet of synthroid every morning as prescribed and that's it. i was first diagnosed when i turned 26 (i'm 32 now). i have my bloodwork tested every few months to make sure the dosage is sufficient for whatever they say my thyroid levels are. i don't know exactly what they screen but next time they send me a slip for my bloodwork i will check. i'm pretty sure i remember seeing "T3" on the last slip though. i supplement with vitamin d (not because of thyroid, just one of the vitamins i take). my dr says my current dosage seems to be working well for me but who knows. i have to believe i'd be progressing better if i didn't need the meds.

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

just fukkin lift you nerds. Stop trying to be scienteests.

Hodgetwins speak to the futility of bodybuilding science

All dey do is eat, lift and say 'YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH'

Thats really all it comes down to

 

[Jesus]

Just started my 5x5 routine again this week...squats went horrible for me. Haven't worked out legs consistently the past month.

 

[semtex]

Did 6 weeks of GVT, chest looking like it's about to pop out my sweaters

I did however talk to someone that works with my father that only does calisthenics, he's maybe an inch shorter than me and around 275lbs and looks like a defensive end. He said he can do 50-55 pullups straight & 8 muscle-ups, which is an unholy amount for that weight and I believe him cause dude looks like a black version of the hulk. Seeing him has given me motivation to give up the weights and fukk with that body weight training life.

Damn how does one get to such beastly status

 

[Serious]

Did 6 weeks of GVT, chest looking like it's about to pop out my sweaters

I did however talk to someone that works with my father that only does calisthenics, he's maybe an inch shorter than me and around 275lbs and looks like a defensive end. He said he can do 50-55 pullups straight & 8 muscle-ups, which is an unholy amount for that weight and I believe him cause dude looks like a black version of the hulk. Seeing him has given me motivation to give up the weights and fukk with that body weight training life.

how do cats even get that big....

 

[Malta]

Damn how does one get to such beastly status

how do cats even get that big....

I felt small standing next to him, I couldn't believe he didn't fukk with weights, said he just does one legged squats for his legs and the last time he touched a weight he tore up his shoulder. He's a security guard where my father works, and I didn't want to ask him if he's been locked up but the thought crossed my mind.

 

[semtex]

I felt small standing next to him, I couldn't believe he didn't fukk with weights, said he just does one legged squats for his legs and the last time he touched a weight he tore up his shoulder. He's a security guard where my father works, and I didn't want to ask him if he's been locked up but the thought crossed my mind.

I guess adding resistance to bodyweight only stuff = just gaining weight which may explain why he's 275.

 

[BlackWidow]

---- Also, which is better: Rest 2 days out of week, or Work out everyday for 3 weeks, then rest one whole week

Is there any science excusing me from working out during my winter break????

 

[Julius Skrrvin]

Finals fatness gotta get back on that bike.

 

[vidyagamer]

really lazy too go gym tonight, rather eat sum desert n watch tv

I went to the gym last night even though I had been up 30+ hours and was fukking exhausted.
Was thinking I was just gonna go light.
Blasted through a pr instead..

 

[semtex]

I went to the gym last night even though I had been up 30+ hours and was fukking exhausted.
Was thinking I was just gonna go light.
Blasted through a pr instead..

5 sets of 2 for deadstop db rows 206 per hand and almost perfect forms it's okay to be a little cocky right?

Oops didn't mean to quote ur post

 

[Jesus]

5 sets of 2 for deadstop db rows 206 per hand and almost perfect forms it's okay to be a little cocky right?

Oops didn't mean to quote ur post

We need some back pics nikka....oil up and snap the camera.

 

[semtex]

We need some back pics nikka....oil up and snap the camera.

Expectations will not be met it doesn't look like the Grand Canyon yet. Its just wide as all outside

 

[Jesus]

Expectations will not be met it doesn't look like the Grand Canyon yet. Its just wide as all outside

I just want to see yout thickness...no homo. My back is the weakest part of my body. I can maybe do 120lbs. for bb rows. What is your measurement around your chest?