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Hi Julie, so great to hear about your journey, our stories are very similar, I can't believe at the age of 40 and 2 kids later I found this amazing sport.... Also lucky that my daughters are enjoying JITS (I assist in the kids class). Its such an important skill for females to learn and I wish more would try it out! i have…

I went shopping this weekend, so mostly try to stick to oats with fruit (blueberries, rasberries, pawpaw, oranges etc) with some form of seed over it , if I do not have eggs on toast for breakfast, Got some stir fry Oriental and French which I like to consume with chicken breast etc, Made a fresh pot of BEEF BONE BROTH so…

I hear you, I think really the amount of caffeine I take before work out is so minimal that its probably more the training itself stimulating the nervous system and then keeping me awake, we train from 19:15 to 21:00.

Cheers!

I find when I slack on my yoga my whole body is out of balance and I get sick easily and my nervous system just gets to over worked with the BJJ training... Its essential in my routine. We are in the middle of winter so all training is a little harder :p What do you eat before a work out? I am trying to cut out caffeine…

Guys, I need a lot of help with nutrition, I was thinking of giving up sugar and caffeine, keeping it simple with lots of fruits/veg , nuts and beans, i have the inherited cholesterol so need to keep an eye on animal fats. Both your meals look so healthy @Tatami_Matt_1 I really need to keep it simple. eating for more…

Awesome story!!! inspirational...

Hi guys, sorry I was down with an ovarian cyst and then fighting the kids germs.. ha ha its always going around the house waiting for its next victim, so been laying low and still helped in kids class but could not attend adult classes, needless to say I am eager to get back on the mats. My short term goal is to compete…

I love any form of Yoga and Swimming.....

where did your bjj journey start, give some details

This is amazing!!! Thanks for the inspiration, Congratulations on that Purple Belt , know the work that goes into that, We have just been focusing on the Scarf hold/Kesa escapes :) I am 41 now, would love to also add some striking to my routine but at the moment the BJJ is taking a lot out of me, fighting mainly men much…

Hello My name is Suzanne, I found BJJ about a year and half ago at the tender age of 40, it has transformed my life! The addiction is real and I can't wait for the next training session, at the moment the only female at my academy but we are working on that. Simply love the movement and techniques, recovery takes a little…

I say, lose the scale..... Why let a scale determine your mood for the day.... There is so many factors that can make you gain a little in a day, hormones, salt , etc..... I remember those days when the scale was the dictator of my moods, its no way to live. Rather work on how you feel from the inside out and then the…

41 and loving it, well the body is sometimes a little slower and all but July is all about conditioning, strength, fun and nutrition.... Still trying to gain some weight... but working towards keeping to my calories count on MFP.

Your sons old man is a Warrior! I have never been so empowered, I can relate to the walking a little taller and with confidence, its great to also share the journey with my daughter now 7 - the other one already tackle the giant (take down) but she is only 4 in November and will be able to start then. They both enjoy it…

Been watching The Ultimate Fighter Series!!! So badass.... and The Handmaids Tale

[/quote] Have two teenage boys - who are eating anything and everything 24/7[/quote] :D Teenage Boys, that BJJ might come in handy

I really like Rickson Gracie's diet plan, very similar to mine but with the intense training (rolling with the men heavier than myself) I find that my body is craving red meat for the first time ever, there is just something in it that helps my recovery... Think just getting in enough calories should be my main focus....…

Hello, addiction in all forms are very real! it is hard to break the cycle and it takes a lot of self discovery and courage to explore why the addiction is there in the first place, what void are you replacing with the food ?? Your not alone, many suffer with you out there, wanting to break the cycle but not knowing how…

Nice to get to read about someone who trains at 10P, its such a well known Bjj name, Kudo's to your husband and will def be reading his blog! This is a good idea maybe I should also be journalling about my BJJ experience, that way can see what improves my training and focus. My academy is a small one but I love that,…

My problem is I am small frame and don't pick up weight easily, consuming enough calories is such a mission cause it feels I have to eat the whole day. LOL trying not to attack the kids Jelly Beans are a serious problem :D How many kids on your side? Tired/Stress eating is a huge problem, grab what you can get, but meal…

Hi, that is amazing! I only have one cup of tea in the morning, more milk than anything but then try to substitute with green tea and honey during the day and water, I am often very dehydrated and trying to up my sodium in take, I am bad in logging my calories, but know not consuming enough. Its the first time , in a long…

My biggest hurdle is still nutrition, I use to drink caffeine before training in the evening but it effects my sleep, so trying to train without it now and just drink a whey shake before and eat a banana. Whats your tips ?

Yes, I have also had that problem with a new white belt that joined our gym, he was more than double my size and just smashed me, no control. BUT afterwards I learned that as in BJJ its your responsibility to speak up (our voices are our most powerful weapon) so now I just speak my mind and pick my partners accordingly.…

That's so awesome!!! I have recently found The Ultimate Fighter (series) now making my way through the 24 seasons HA HA, really enjoy getting to know all the old and new blood of UFC and also listening to the training tips etc, some really good grappling, Those guys / girls are in a leak of their own. I really struggle…

Oss, you look great, must be so awesome to have a partner that also trains MMA, my husband does powerlifting but its not the same would love to be able to grapple at home.... I had huge space issues when I started but know that if someone is going to attack me would be a guy so best I get use to being comfortable in…