Get Fitness Lab, the #1 coaching app that adapts to YOUR recovery, YOUR schedule, and YOUR body. Build muscle, lose fat, and get stronger with daily personalized guidance. Special link for podcast listeners (20% off):https://bit.ly/fitness-lab-pod20—Why does body recomp stall even when you lift weights, track macros, and eat for nutrition and fitness? What if your thyroid is slowing metabolism, limiting muscle building, and making it harder to lose fat? Dr. Eric Osansky breaks down the real markers lifters should watch, why lifters may see unique symptoms, and how autoimmune issues like Hashimoto’s and Graves develop. We talk hormone health, stress, overtraining, environmental toxins, and what actually supports strength training, longevity, and nutrition and fitness goals. Eric also shares natural strategies that align with evidence-based training so you can make smarter decisions for your metabolism and body composition.If you want to optimize your thyroid and unlock better body recomp results, tune in to learn more.Today, you’ll learn all about:0:00 – Hidden thyroid factors in weight loss2:43 – Why Eric pursued thyroid health3:36 – Thyroid basics for lifters8:01 – Eric’s Graves diagnosis story14:02 – Lifestyle stress vs true dysfunction20:42 – What labs actually matter24:17 – Autoimmune triggers explained29:33 – Top environmental toxins to avoid39:25 – Treatment options and natural supportEpisode resources:Save My Thyroid PodcastBook: Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' DiseaseHealing Graves' Naturally Community: savemythyroid.com/healgravesdisease Healthy Gut Healthy Thyroid Newsletter: savemythyroid.com/newsletter YouTube:  @NaturalThyroidDoctor Instagram: @drericosanskySupport the show Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN). Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram