In this episode of the Thyroid Strong Podcast, I dive into the hidden ways Hashimoto’s hijacks your muscle-building efforts even when you’re lifting weights, eating protein, and doing all the “right” things.
If you’ve ever felt like your workouts aren’t working or worse, leaving you weaker and more fatigued this episode is for you. I break down why so many women with Hashimoto’s struggle with muscle loss and slow recovery, even when they’re consistent. From low thyroid hormones to chronic inflammation and poor mitochondrial function, I explain the deeper reasons your body might be holding you back.
I also talk about the common mistakes I see women making in their workouts like too much cardio, too much HIIT, or training without enough recovery and how these can actually increase inflammation and cortisol, leading to more muscle breakdown.
Then I share exactly how I help my clients rebuild muscle without the crash: lower rep ranges, longer rest periods, compound lifts, fueling with enough protein, creatine, and electrolytes and optimizing thyroid and adrenal health through lab testing.
If you’re ready to train smarter, not harder and finally feel strong again with Hashimoto’s this episode will give you the tools and strategy to make it happen.
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