T-3 question

[LaDyBuG]

Hey guys, I've been hearing a lot about T-3 here lately and wanted to learn a little more about it...i've been doing searches on this site as well as others, so far the consensus seems to be that it is not a good idea to take T-3 if you aren't on AS...i am all natural so i was wondering what it would do to me if i were to start taking it...i'm currently taking adipokinetix and not seeing the results that i was hoping for...my goal is to get to around 16-17%....i'm probably at about 20% now....i'm just trying to find something that will work for me...please get back to me on what you guys think...i appreciate it...thanks, ladybug

 

[diamonddiceclay]

t-3 alone will burn muscle and if you take too much for too long, you may have to take thyroid med for the rest of your life. You need to plan your diet,cardio,lifting first-if that is correct, you won't ned t-3

 

[Sassy69]

I just wanted to throw in that just taking a thermo won't necessarily get "results" either -- its still clean, consistent diet & training!

 

[LaDyBuG]

hey guys, thanks for replying...i just found this article...i know it conflicts with what you guys have stated..just wanted to see what you thought about it...
http://www.anabolicextreme.com/anabolic/new_achives/anex_archive_issue36_simpleman.htm

 

[LaDyBuG]

http://www.anabolicextreme.com/anabolic/new_archives/anex_archive_issue36_simpleman.htm

 

[KEL]

IMO- t3 is not worth the risk of muscle loss with the hope of fat loss.
Good luck.

"i am all natural" "i'm currently taking adipokinetix" sorry just stirring the pot.

 

[LaDyBuG]

i'm sorry, i didn't realize that taking thermos counted...i just meant that i wasn't taking AS...i'm new to this but thanks a lot for all the advice...i think i've pretty much decided to stick with my adipo, diet and cardio...by the way, what do you guys recommend for cardio?? is the interval thing still the way to go?? and if so, for how long and at what intensity?? thanks, ladybug

 

[Hannibal]

Cardio is over-rated for fat loss. What's your current diet?

Cardio I do is 3 days a week 60 mins FTITM, empty stomach...sometimes one of those is an HIIT sprint session. For 60 min cardio I NEVER go over about 145 bpm, and I crank the intensity up (walk uphill slow vs running fast on flat ground). HIIT for me is sprinting...track or eliptical.

...thats until we get you dragging the sled.....MUHUHAHAHA

 

[KEL]

i've pretty much decided to stick with my adipo, diet and cardio

Re. stirring the pot...sorry it's Sunday and I need mental stimulation

http://209.11.101.244/forum/showthread.php?threadid=97131&highlight=heart+rate

 

[LaDyBuG]

FTITM??? what's this? i'll get back to you on the diet in a minute...bout to eat some turkey chili...

 

[new@gettinbig]

Just curious can you post a sample of your diet now??? You can get lean w/ proper diet and some heavy training

 

[LaDyBuG]

ok, here's what i've been eating lately...

8 am---3 scrambled eggs, 1/2 oatmeal
11 am--handful of unsalted peanuts, 1 piece fat-free string cheese
2 pm---6 oz tuna, 5 whole grain crackers
5 pm---2 tbsp natural peanut butter, 3 crackers
8 pm---1 grilled chicken breast, 1 c green beans, small salad or a can of turkey chili and some green veggie
11 pm--1 protein shake (sometimes)

i also drink a gallon of water....tell me what you think

oh and by the way, i'm about 5'7'', 130 lbs...20% bf approx

 

[takniteasy]

IMO, that is not very much fuel. I think the experts here might agree. Try eating more food. Do you weight train at all? That would definately help to get your BF% down. As for other supplements, try an EFA (Udo's is excellent).

I believe Spatts has a cutting diet somewhere on this board. You could try the search for it. She had it in a spreadsheet (I think).

 

[LaDyBuG]

yes i do weight train...i do that hard 3 days a week and i'm starting the cardio right after spring break...hoping to do 4-5 days a week on that...i'm not really sure what an EFA is, is it anything like ECA?? Ladybug

 

[takniteasy]

EFA=Essential Fatty Acids

They are the good fats that your body needs for healthy functioning. Your body uses EFAs for cell building, energy, organ functioning, healthy skin, eyes, hair, hormone regulation (to some degree), etc.

If you are training hard, you are definitely not getting enough food. I'm no expert but just looking at your diet, it doesnt look like a whole lotta calories. I think your body might be holding on to whatever nutrition it gets.

How long have you been training and how long have you been taking the adipo? You may have to tweak your training and definitely your diet in order to start seeing results.

 

[katz]

I've tried T-3 on and off cycle. It didn't do a damn thing for me. I can eat whatever I want and be at 17% as long as I do cardio three times a week.

 

[LaDyBuG]

well i try to eat around 1500-1600 cals a day...i thought this was about right since i weigh about 130...i did the whole multiply your bodyweight by 12 thing...anyways, my goal is to lose a little bodyfat while gaining a little muscle...is it possible to do this at the same time?? also, i've been taking the adipo for about 2 weeks...i've been taking about 75 mg a day...about the training thing, i've been active and athletic my whole life, but just recently go into the whole weightlifting thing...i'd say that i've been doing it consistently for about 8 months although i did take a month off around the beginning of the year due to a tonsillectomy...yuck...but since then, i've been working out 3 times a week and doing cardio maybe twice a week (i know, i need to do more)...i'm hoping to up that to at least 4 days a week right after spring break...i know you said that i need to tweak, but i really don't even know where to start...i've been TRYING to do the isocaloric kind of thing...but i really haven't lost any bodyfat this way...and i can't do a really low carb thing, i don't have the willpower....anyways, if you guys have any suggestions, i would be much obliged...ladybug