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Thank you @retirehappy ! I think I'm pms'ing too. >:) Good thing there are no samoas in the house! lol. I had a Kind bar and a protein shake then went to the gym and cranked out a pretty decent work-out (after sitting in my car crying in the parking lot for a few minutes).
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I just read this in an article on bodybuilding.com last week. Either fasted cardio (first thing in the morning on an empty stomach) or immediately after a lifting session is best because your body has used up it's glycogen and turns to burning fat for fuel. I've been lifting 3x a week for about 5 weeks now (SL 5x5) and…
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No low carbin' for me!!! I am trying to cycle my calories though. I eat more [complex] carbs on my workout days and a little more protein and less carbs on recovery days. Thanks for the link @charitys_aloette.
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Ok... I skipped sprints yesterday, ate a few hundred calories more and gave my body a rest. I've decided to switch things up and do sprints after my lifting session which worked out excellent tonight. I read an article (on bodybuilding.com I think) about the benefits of fasted cardio and it also mentioned that doing cardio…
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Yeah, I am [mostly] past getting DOMS. Now it's just an all over fatigue. I'm drinking enough water and my sodium intake is good. So I need to eat more. Hmmmm... I'll try that for a few days. Thanks!
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Also make sure your post workout nutrition is in check. Consuming a little bit of simple carbs immediately after a hard workout helps to prevent the build up of lactic acid in your muscles. A cup of chocolate milk does the trick for me. This is the only time simple sugars are really good for you. I can tell a huge…
