03/24/2026
It was honestly a huge relief when I got diagnosed a couple years ago, because it finally gave a reason for a lot of the really bizarre (and at times debilitating) symptoms I was experiencing. Like most people, I went straight to Google to try and find other athletic people navigating the same thing, and I found a lot of really strict routines, rules, and diets. I couldn’t really relate to that approach.
What I’ve learned instead is patience, and honestly just having a bit more grace with my body. It’s forced me to re-evaluate my relationship with training and actually take better care of myself, mentally and physically. Which has ultimately been a really positive thing.
I get messages about this pretty often, asking how I’m able to train at higher volumes with Hashimoto’s, and the biggest thing I’ll say is that I listened to my endocrinologist (even when it was hard), and gave it time. A lot of time. Along with a lot of trial and error, and just accepting that things ebb and flow. A lot of it has just been learning (the hard way) how much sleep, fuelling properly, and managing my stress actually matter. Also, what works now, may not work in a few years.
And the funny part is, most of what’s helped isn’t actually all that unique. It’s the basics. The things that make up good training habits for most people.
I also urge you to get regular blood work done, especially if you are an athletic person. And trust your gut if things are feeling off in your body!