Tene,

I am looking forward to grabbing my paperwork so I can update on the lipids. 75% of my body fat is just like yours, carried through my stomach. I also know the adverse things that brings, which makes me want to get this off as soon as I can. Im in the same boat, and I think my issues will hopefully be completely gone by the time I am lower than 12% body fat. Your advice and support means a lot bro, thanks!

Vette,

TSH value - 2.796.
t4- 8.9
t3 uptake- 35.8
fti- 3.2
free test- 34.3
free test % - 3.2
SHBG- 9
Ferritin- 13
Iron- 36

TSH level hasnt changed that much. Still feel almost the same as I did before I started the Synthroid. Sucks! Ya bro, I am not rushing it at all. The way I see it is, I didnt put the weight on overnight, nor will it come off overnight.

I am running a diet that looks like this for, I plan, about 40 weeks.

3 protein shakes:

1 cup fat free milk
1/2 cup oats
2 scoops protein

If shake is after 3 pm, I drop the oats.

2 meals:

8 oz chicken
1.5 cup veggies (spinach/green beans)

Each meal is kept under about 420 calories each one. I eat around 2100 calories day. I hope by the end of the year, that I will be competing, but if not, I still will be down a lot. I have short 4 week goals to keep me going, and mid range goals of 18-20 weeks. My guy is pretty good. Thanks bro! Your posts are a great read with good info, so thanks guys!