Can I train for ATHX while still recovering from severe hypothyroidism? With 21 weeks to go, I’m going to find out. My aim isn’t to break records, but to rebuild my strength and fitness, respect what my body is telling me and, hopefully, make it to the start line in January.
In my quest to complete 70 things in my seventh decade, I’ve recently added four more experiences to the list: cruising a canal on a houseboat,
Last week I was told that my thyroid is now underactive. Not welcome news, but it does explain what I’m currently experiencing. Eighteen months ago,
One year ago, I experienced a relapse of Graves’ disease — an autoimmune condition I had first faced three years earlier. The relapse was brutal.
Six weeks into my 10-week health project, I’ve made real progress with VO₂ max and strength—but reducing body fat and mastering bodyweight moves remains a challenge. Here’s an honest look at the wins, struggles, and lessons learned along the way.
After months of managing symptoms and rebuilding my health following a Graves’ disease relapse, I’m now moving toward the next stage of treatment: radioactive iodine
A healthy body fat percentage, endurance, strength, and mobility—these are the foundations of living a purposeful, enjoyable, and active life. But ironically, life itself often
It’s five months since I suffered a relapse of Graves’ Disease. This autoimmune condition primarily affects women and mainly targets the thyroid gland, bombarding it
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up” – Vince Lonbardi I’ve had my fair share of being knocked down. From
It’s now five months since my Graves’ Disease remission ended. Within a month, my body was broken—physically and mentally. Fortunately, medication soon worked its magic,
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