*lol* Peg, Oh can I ever relate to that - I could not walk down the stairs after that first LBWO, going up wasnt bad.... but down? forget it.

Glutamine is taken based on the forumla .3g per lb of LBM - divide the dose into 3 and take it during the day (have one before bed and be sure to have one after working out) I throw mine into my shakes as well.

It will help big time - and no you wont feel like this after every workout (you'll feel it more though when you change your exercises every 4 weeks) Yes, the soreness is a sign that you've caused microtears in your muscles and they are now repairing - most of this happens while you're sleeping (so those 8 hours are critical) If the pain is unmanageable, Peg, take an advil or tylenol - you don't have to suffer!

I feel my workouts now - but nothing like that first few days. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

Nat