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Maybe you should incorporate a cheat day into your plan if you haven't already. I have a tendency to binge as well, and I manage this by cheating one day every weekend to stay sane and ward off a much larger binge like the one you described.
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Get more involved with resistance exercise. Don't be afraid of heavier loads. Also bump up the protein intake to maintain lean mass. Try a protein powder.
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My secret weapon is 50 grams vanilla casein protein powder, 2oz. cranberry juice, and 16 oz. water in a shaker cup to hold me over during the day.
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It sounds like your body is getting used to your fitness regimen and finding an equillibrium. You need to coax it out of equillibrium once again. I recommend dipping your toes in resistance training. It will be a new stimulus for your body, so you should see a quick result.
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Stress can cause your body to release the hormone cortisol, which tells your body to hold onto fat. If you think you may be either A. overtraining or B. stressed from your personal life, then the answer is the same......get adequate rest. Nap, go to bed early, meditation, or a week off from the gym may be what you need to…
