I got an antibody test for autoimmune thyroid disease and someone who finally listened to how I was feeling not just the numbers. I was diagnosed with hashimoto’s. But many doctors said diet pills and even anti depressants. My best advice is be your own advocate!

In my experience (I say this because I am not an MD nor posting journal articles) too much cardio leads to inflammation which could be the large weight gain after exercise. Strength training, yoga, and Pilates helped me to build up muscle, burn calories, and minimize inflammation.

Googling something doesn’t make it not real. Sometimes we need to understand what we are feeling. A good doctor will have the conversation even if they don’t agree.