Low carb and building muscle
 

Question: I started resistance training last night. Lunges, squats, calf raises, sit ups etc. In the past when I have recommenced such work the following day is hell. Walking up and specially down stairs is a killer. I worked hard last night. "felt the burn", stretched big time, drank plenty of water. I was tender right after the work out (that has NEVER happened before) and I was worried that since I was so tender RIGHT after, what was today going to be like *ouch*. It turns out its better. I managed a 35 minute workout this morning (aerobic), the stairs were no problem, I can feel that i've worked out, dont get me wrong. But I dont HURT. Does it make sense that because I am now eating 3 or 4 times more protein than I did when I was on low fat that the process has accelerated?

Just curious.

thx,
Nat

aha!
 

Answered my own question today. For those of you interested...




yay me.

Nat

I read your first post and I did not have an answer but thank you for posting your findings! I find it very helpful!

Take care!

that's interesting, thanks nat.

Thanks Nat
 

Right. Next time I go shopping: Item 1 go look for Flax seed oil.

Don't fancy drinking ... or sipping it either. Stomach churned everytime I read other members mention it but ... I am sure once it's in my house I'll find some creative way of using it. Might help with my 2 hr dance sessions.

Thanks Nat.
Take care.

flax
 

It works well as a base for salad dressings, and when I do use it, I often just add it to my blender-made protein drinks.

Just be sure to buy it, and keep it refridgerated. And do NOT use it to cook/fry with. Baking is OK, but results are kinda funky.

flax
 

It goes great on salad when you're using olive oil (I actually started using 1/3 cup of it in place of olive oil in my dijon vinagrette). also, try the ground flaxseed for breakfast, Fiona. With some butter and cinammon its quite good.

Nat