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Ok, so I am small. I am 5' tall and approx 111 lbs, 14% bodyfat. I have come a long way though..From competitive gymnast to overweight sufferer of Grave's disease, to anorexic..and FINALLY to where I am at now....aiming at my first season as a figure competitor in 2006! It's been such a...

would you mind reposting the link for thyroid info..I have been looking for information for a few months now..and am interested in reading what you've got to share..only one problem, the server can not find link! do youhave thyroid problems?

I just had my bf tested with the 3 point calipers and a month or so ago by the bod pod ( underwater weighing)..both of those came out at 12% and 12.5% respectively..I also have a scale that measures BF ( or so it says) and it ranges from 14%-17% on any given day. So, from my experience, they are...

@12.5 % body fat

@12.5% body fat

I am a former female gymnast, but I know that the guys who you see in the olympics have been training since pre puberty and spend a least 5 hours in the gym per day..I think that they earn their physiques thru their repetitions of skills and plyometric movements. Conditioning programs for...

training against the odds

Thanks for the info sara--I have graves' disease ( a thyroid disorder) which of course, affects my metabolism..Any suggestions on how to train better ( more efficiently) for someone like me? I have thought of a heart rate monitor during cardio to help stay in my target range ( my heart beats...

I have no idea what to replace it with, it needs to be something around 400-500 calories with a fair amount of protein, and some complexed carbs... how about edamame ( soybeans)? They are a wonderful source of protein and carbohydrates and fiber. I tray to stay away from the meal replacement...

Have you had your thyroid checked? I went from 110 to 140 ( at 5 feet tall) in 2 months time. I was traing 4 hours a day 5 days a week for collegiate gymnastics when this happened...I am now down to 106, but not without a having undergone RAI therapy and hormone replacement since...Talk to you...

I was wondering if there is anyone else out there training for figure comps that has Grave's disease or any other thyroid disorder. I am finding it extremely difficult to drop the last layer ( they say it's water retention) although I am at 12.5% body fat, 106 lbs and 5'0 tall. I just can't seem...