Hi all,
I need some help and advice. Ive been trying to recomp for a couple of years now, and feel like im just spinning my wheels.
History, between 2016-2020 i lost ~85lbs. Ive managed to keep it off with consistent weight lifting and counting calories, but Im stuck at low calories and high body fat percentage. Im still at 28-30% body fat, and I want to get to 20%. I have pcos and insulin resistance, so I eat low carb (~50 grams net carbs) to keep my blood sugar and A1C in check. Over the last two years ive been trying to add lean body mass, and have tried to increase my protein to 100-130 grams a day, and increase my weight lifting frequency & weights, but it just feels like ive added fat instead of muscle. Ive gained 8lbs so far this year, but im not stronger. I always feel tired and weak, and dont have any energy.
I recently went to get my hormones checked and my testosterone dropped to below postmenopausal levels, even though Im only 36 and have a regular cycle. Ive been taking metformin for 7 years, but also take DIM to try to lower the excess phyto-estrogens.
I know metformin can lower testosterone, but I didnt realize it was such a large effect. Can anyone tell me how to naturally increase my testosterone levels? Do i have to lower/stop the metformin? I dont want to increase my A1C and have to go on insulin...
I consulted with an HRT doctor, but insurance doesn't cover it and it will cost $4,000 a year for a low dose TRT treatment. I know it also has side effects of its own, so i would rather fix this without TRT if possible.
Female 5ft, 3inches
36 years old
Currently 147lbs, 28-30% body fat
Lift weights (20-30lbs dumbbell workouts at home) 3-4 times a week.
Eat between 1400-1650 average weekly depending on workouts/hunger
Total testosterone 10 ng/dl (normal range 14-76)
Free testosterone .7 pg/ml (normal range 1.4-15.6)
Testosterone bioavailable 1.8 ng/dl (normal range 3.5-36.1)
Thank you for any help and advice
I need some help and advice. Ive been trying to recomp for a couple of years now, and feel like im just spinning my wheels.
History, between 2016-2020 i lost ~85lbs. Ive managed to keep it off with consistent weight lifting and counting calories, but Im stuck at low calories and high body fat percentage. Im still at 28-30% body fat, and I want to get to 20%. I have pcos and insulin resistance, so I eat low carb (~50 grams net carbs) to keep my blood sugar and A1C in check. Over the last two years ive been trying to add lean body mass, and have tried to increase my protein to 100-130 grams a day, and increase my weight lifting frequency & weights, but it just feels like ive added fat instead of muscle. Ive gained 8lbs so far this year, but im not stronger. I always feel tired and weak, and dont have any energy.
I recently went to get my hormones checked and my testosterone dropped to below postmenopausal levels, even though Im only 36 and have a regular cycle. Ive been taking metformin for 7 years, but also take DIM to try to lower the excess phyto-estrogens.
I know metformin can lower testosterone, but I didnt realize it was such a large effect. Can anyone tell me how to naturally increase my testosterone levels? Do i have to lower/stop the metformin? I dont want to increase my A1C and have to go on insulin...
I consulted with an HRT doctor, but insurance doesn't cover it and it will cost $4,000 a year for a low dose TRT treatment. I know it also has side effects of its own, so i would rather fix this without TRT if possible.
Female 5ft, 3inches
36 years old
Currently 147lbs, 28-30% body fat
Lift weights (20-30lbs dumbbell workouts at home) 3-4 times a week.
Eat between 1400-1650 average weekly depending on workouts/hunger
Total testosterone 10 ng/dl (normal range 14-76)
Free testosterone .7 pg/ml (normal range 1.4-15.6)
Testosterone bioavailable 1.8 ng/dl (normal range 3.5-36.1)
Thank you for any help and advice
by Dragwah via Bodybuilding.com Forums - Female Bodybuilding
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