Live To THRIVE, Not Just Survive
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My name is Jacob and I am 22 years old. I currently live with clinically diagnosed hypothyroidism and hypogonadism, along with stage 3 adrenal fatigue with high cortisol. My fitness journey and transformation began in 2009. After taking to the Internet, reading countless “bro science” articles about fad diets and dangerous nutritional protocols. My research quickly became an obsession.
After upping the intensity of my workouts and diving into extreme diets, the obsession grew more and more irrational and I dropped from126lbs to 97lbs! At this point, I was admitted to an eating disorder clinic where I had stayed for a few months. I struggled, both as the only male there and struggled to adapt to the rigorous guidelines of the program. but From that point on, I vowed to only use fitness toward one overarching goal: a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Unfortunately, to provide the food, supplements and the help needed from an endocrinologist is beyond my means. I have surrounded myself with positive mentors and push hard with what I can. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
After upping the intensity of my workouts and diving into extreme diets, the obsession grew more and more irrational and I dropped from126lbs to 97lbs! At this point, I was admitted to an eating disorder clinic where I had stayed for a few months. I struggled, both as the only male there and struggled to adapt to the rigorous guidelines of the program. but From that point on, I vowed to only use fitness toward one overarching goal: a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Unfortunately, to provide the food, supplements and the help needed from an endocrinologist is beyond my means. I have surrounded myself with positive mentors and push hard with what I can. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
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Jacob Suwinski
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Waterville, OH
