In regards to what Jenn said before, maybe the fact that you were running 5 miles a DAY (plus light lifting) was, indeed, over-doing it??

I only ask, not because you started losing hair soon afterwards, but because I've read that, contrary to lifting, running/jogging actually burns the testosterone from your body - essentially lowering your levels of it. If this is correct, then I have to ask how long were you sticking to that regime for?

I can see where testosterone would increase in the beginning as your body is getting used to having the muscles required for such a run, but surely once your body's built what you need (and tuned your heart), then you should be decreasing testosterone?

It's something which must be unique to the individual, which is why I have to ask - did it FEEL like you were going overboard, and sending your body into repair mode each time, or did it feel good and 'right'??

I jog 2 miles, then do calf and stomach exercises, and then 20 power-butterfly laps in a 35 foot pool, followed by a spell in the sauna, 3 times a week, and, while I certainly had my share of 'burn' when I started this regime, each time I do it now, although I sweat like the dickens, my body feels terrific afterwards, and I really don't get any 'burn' worth mentioning. If anything, it tones me up and keeps my shoulders godly, without raising my testosterone levels (if the above premise is correct regarding cardio vs. lifting).

Any thoughts?

Regards,
HarryLemon