Scj- I’d be willing to drive!!! That is, if she is in our Insurance Network. PM the name??
Nadia- that’s the first thing doctors do is blow off your thyroid symptoms and start treating you for other stuff and prescribe meds for depression just to shut people up, instead of getting to the root of the problem. I have chronic fatigue and I’m depressed because I have an untreated under-active thyroid.
Training:
face pulls/to chest- 2x10,10
Bench push ups- 3x6
cable crossovers- 3x12(bothered shoulder last set)
db flyes(on floor) 3x10x15s
Incline db press(1x12x20s 3x10x25s)
Didn’t hurt, yay!!
tried a set of bb bench- didn’t hurt, but did not want to push it
Seated chest press- 3x15
Tried the seated fly machine- hurt
Bent laterals- 3x10
Face pulls/to chest 2x10,10
Tricep stuffs
-rope pressdown
-single arm reverse press
-tri kickbacks
Cardio’d
oh man MiMsy i’m sorry to hear that. hopefully you can find a good doctor in your area.
Argh, so frustrated for you 
Very impressed you are doing great at the gym, and i think that’s good to keep at it. And yay for no pain with the incline presses!
Sending nothing but positive, energetic thoughts due east.
Training:
warm ups
tried leg press(knee sleeves)
jury is still out…but I did 4x12…didn’t hurt buuuut, I don’t go all the way down or lock it out cause I can feel the grinding…ewwww
Bent knee raises(on chair thing) 3x8
knee sleeves-Box squats- 3x5x65- meh…not doing anything for me.
t bar row(neutral grip- 4x10
GMs
GG/BG
Dead stop rows 3x12
Glute bridges(shoulders on bench) 3x15
KB rdl- 3x10x35s
Planks(on bench) 3x30s
Thinking of going back to
M- DL
hams/glutes/abs
Tues- chest/back/(horizontal)
W- off(PT)
Thurs- Trap bar
hams/glutes
Fri- shoulders/back/abs(vertical)
Sunday- arms/cardio
sound good??
After today, I’m locking down the carbs. Starting to feel squishier than I’d like…boo just what I need.
But first I eat pasta and cheesecake. It’s our 12 year anni today 
Ooooh congrats! You have certainly weathered a few storms - I think you deserve that carbfest.
Happy Anniversary, hope you treated yourselves well!
yep, had a good day. And the good food didn’t even budge the scale this am which is weird.
But then I had horrible nights sleep and I got a message from my Dr that peesed me off. Basically I was asking for some follow up labs and she wrote back:
“I see that you have seen the endocrinologist-she should be ordering your labs now so that she can track the levels she wants. I ask that you get the order from her so she can follow.”
I wrote back that I was not happy with that lady and she doesn’t even want to see me for another YEAR because I am “NORMAL,” and to follow up with my PCM if need be(because she’s thorough, good, etc)
I just need a fucking Dr. that knows and understands my theory and can put me on THE RIGHT MEDS so I can GET ON WITH MY LIFE. I didn’t write that, but so so sooo wanted to.
We’ll see what she writes back.
Happy Anniversary!!!
And I fucking don’t like your doctors!!
I’m closing my eyes right now and willing some good doctor vibes your way. Wait for it…wait for it…
there!
Split looks good! I know you’re limited on the quad work, but I think you’ll hit them anyways with your lower body work - and frankly your quads are nom as is. I forgot what the verdict was on the box squats? They hurt right?
I have a couple good leads on some good QUALITY endos. Ones that LISTEN and know more than a textbook tell them.
I’m putting in a new referral today.
You are own best advocate for your health. Ya, it sucks I gotta fight so hard but it will be worth it when I FEEL BETTER!!!
Need GOOD Dr. Will Travel for Health!!
Sometimes squats hurt, sometimes they don’t. That’s all.
Happy Anniversary !
Sending good vibes your way, for a doc that will dig along with you!
Happy Anniversary Betty! I’m glad you had a good day.
I definitely am supporting you in your fight to get a good endo that listens to you and helps you feel better. Your training is looking strong despite the setbacks. Nice job!
Happy Anniversary!
Hey Mimsy, have you thought of looking for a DO? They’re supposed to be a bit more holistic and empathetic in their training but do all the things MDs can do since they go through the same internship process. Might be worth a try to see if there are any in your area.
What’s a DO?
Most holistic/alternative type Docs who give more than two shits don’t do insurance. We can’t afford that.
I found a good one. Fingers crossed!! I just gotta put the referral in, get it accepted and hopefully not wait months to get seen.
I think it’s just a matter of adding another certain hormone to the mix. The one that gives you ENERGY!!!
Thanks N!
I think next year we’re going to do like a ‘black wedding,’ themed party. Lucky 13!
sounds like fun
Training-
shoulders/back
pre-hab
(fwiw) I do, internal/external rot on the cable
Band pull aparts and BTN neck pop ups with the band–normally 2x15 or 3x10 of everything
Lat pulldown
3x5x70
Lat raise machine- 3x12
Standing lat raises- 4x10x7.5s
Bent over flies- 4x10x7.5s
Alt db press- 3x10x15s
Standing db press 3x8x15s
no rest here, feel the BURRRRRN!!!
Face pulls/to chest- 3x12x30
Band pull ups- 3x5–thick heavy duty blue band
Pull down- some kind of handle, neutral grip- 4x10x60,70,70,70
Rear delt machine- 2x20
Lat raise machine- 2x20
burn out
Back ext- 3x10
Ab machine thing- 3x10
Plan on taking my bike out later…
Happy anniversary-belated. I like your black wedding party idea for next year. Sounds fun. Hope that referral comes through for you with the doc you want to see. You’ve gotta catch a break here soon! I mean right? Great job keeping on.