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I feel weak. I feel as though I look weak. I feel small, I feel as though I look small. I'm more defined, so that's something. Lost more bodyfat. Feels like I've lost strength and muscle, though.
I've been struggling with sleep due to stresses and other things getting in the way, so that hasn't helped. I've not eaten as much as I should do, at times, and I lowered the protein, which I'm wondering if was a bad idea.
I took a few days out of working out (minus the odd exercise here and there) because of the aches and pains I had, and I didn't wanna just do more damage. My neck and shoulders were already stiff as hell, but they appears to be loosening up a bit.
The real issue is probably sleep. If I don't get enough of it, which I usually don't, it screws with my recovery, makes me lethargic thus weak, and screws with my apetite.
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2036 kcal
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Fat: 92.29g | Prot: 46.03g | Carbs: 225.21g.
Breakfast: Co-Op Roasted Vegetable Couscous. Lunch: Co-Op Spicy Chicken Pasta. Dinner: Gala Apples. Snacks/Other: Miller's Bakery chicken & mushroom slices, Tyrrells Lightly Sea Salted. more...
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2165 kcal
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Exercise:
Calisthenics (heavy, e.g. pushups) - 20 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 40 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Hey there, I wouldn't drop your protein just for the fact that it allows you to maintain size while you're lifting heavy. How's your carb intake (this could be why you're feeling weak and looking flat than normal). sometimes it's wise to listen to the body when it says it's time for a break, but also look into get a deep tissue massage at least oce per month to help release some of those tension in your body. have you tried taking any sleep aid to allow you to get the adequate sleep etc.?
01 May 15 by member: Kedist Burnett
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I'm sure you remember that it takes 3 full days for any muscle group to recover and increase in strength. Tear down, recover, build new muscle. Need to take time to do the last 2 steps.
And like Kedist says, maintaining a balanced nutrition is very important, protein and carbs, including minerals, healthy fats, micronutrients, AND electrolytes. (very important if we do a lot of grinding aerobics type work)
Stretching, relaxing, eating good. When dieting and exercising to lose weight if from excess fat, we do lose muscle mass, not easy or very possible to both lose weight AND build up muscle.
So after we get to desired weight we can build muscle back easily.
:)
01 May 15 by member: billtech66
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PS: lemon juice and orange juice for electrolytes, NOT sport drinks! :)
01 May 15 by member: billtech66
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Fish oil for the aches and pains. Everyday. It helps and then the working out is not painful.
01 May 15 by member: Jade_1234
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Yes, what Billtech66 said is all true. good luck!
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