Fadi

Mike, as Dave said I've written so much on insulin and its role in bodybuilding it's not funny. So rather than do another post here where it would more than likely get lost in the crowd , I thought I'd write a whole new (separate) article on the subject very soon if you don't mind Sir.


Fadi.

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MikeW

Fadi,

Good thinking, and I appreciate the effort. I will also do as Dave suggested and look up those other two threads and do some reading. I had a bad workout yesterday and failed some lifts so am a bit down at the moment and looking for anything to improve my nutrition. Just eating more today, much more, anything clean I can get my hands on...

Cheers,
Mike

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Christian

Maybe we canadd some jack3d :P

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Joel

Id just be smashing the mango, pineapple and banana shakes 24/7 lol

Fadi

Mike, experience tells me that when one has a bad workout, one should not look at what he or she has eaten (or not eaten) on the day but on what they've been doing few days before that.

Have you noticed how Mondays' workouts are always better than any other! Muscle contraction, muscle pump, vascularity, strength etc. The reason can be found in full loaded muscles, loaded with glycogen that is. And the reason they're loaded is because most athletes do not train over the weekend which really does give their muscles a chance to fill up on all the food that they've eaten over this 2/3 days period.

Usually when one has a bad workout, one should look at the 2 or 3 days prior and examine what has taken place then. Even a stressed mind uses so much energy it's not funny. So look at the whole package, examine, analyse, or better still, look at your diary (which all should have) for any sign or cause that may have played a part in you having a bad workout. Diaries should have a section relating to moods' state as well.

PS: Some bodybuilders eat less/bring their calories down on days they're not training; big mistake in my opinion. Metabolisms don’t turn from being a V8 into a lethargic 4 cylinder in two day of not training. Something to keep in mind for anyone who cuts back on calories on rest days.


Fadi.

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MikeW

Thanks for the insight Fadi...

I think my stress levels haven't been helping lately either. I was sick for a couple of weeks and have lost about 5kg, but I've also been very stressed for a couple of key reasons. I've been trying to look beyond the issues and see the big picture, but the stress isn't that easily discarded. Been waking up at 2am and 3am in the mornings a bit too. Disrupted sleep and disrupted mind. But I'm trying to work through it and stay calm, well fed and as well rested as possible.

Oh to be 20 and carefree again. Life gets a lot more complicated when you're a husband, dad and sole provider.

Thanks for your help.

Mike

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Fadi

I'll be 45 next month Mike and do understand what you're saying brother. However I'm quite enjoying the journey to be frank with you. I don't know about you, but I feel the sharing of your concerns with others you trust would have a tremendous relief and would genuinely lift up your spirits my friend.

Look after yourself Mike.


Fadi.

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