Can anyone suggest resources on how to find a good gym weight-loss program?
I’m also a college student with hypothyroidism, so I know how you feel! I’ve tried it all–fad diets, personal trainers, obsessive calorie counting–and have lost 14 lbs in 4 months by following the basics: One of the best things you can do is remember to take your synthroid/whatever med you’re on in the morning when you wake up (every day) and wait at least half an hour before you eat. Now when it comes to the gym, because you have a metabolism disorder, working out in the morning helps jump the metabolism early & hitting the gym before the craziness of the day helps keep you on track. Most sources will tell you that 30 minutes a day–3, 10 minute bursts; 2, 15 minutes, or one 30 minute–is advised most days of the week. The best way to lose weight efficiently is keep your workouts varied: crosstrain by using different cardio machines every other day, and try using interval training (run 2 minutes, walk 2 minutes, etc) so your body can’t adapt and form muscle memory. Also, strength tr
