Thu, Oct-17-02, 09:13
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Plan: IF +LC
Stats: 287/165/165
BF:
Progress: 100%
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Originally posted by EZasPie
I have been low carbing for about five weeks. I workout Monday to Friday. Cardio daily and Weights or circuit training Mon,Wed,Fri. I had been experiencing muscle fatigue and so I have purchased L-Glutamine and the instructions are 1 tsp before and after exercise. Should I be taking it even on the days that I don't do weights. Also should I still take it on the weekend when I'm not going to the gym? Do you think it helps with muscle fatigue.
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Hi there Ez  Sorry your post went unsanswered for so long; I've been away for a while and I guess it slipped through the cracks.
I would recommend that you take the glutamine everyday - it really has so many other benefits aside from its muscle sparing / recovery benefits. You may not have to take as much on the days you don't lift; just a few grams will do the trick.
Have you been taking postassium and a good cal/mag supplement during this time? Potassium is really more involved in muscle fatigue than glutamine. The Eades (protein power) recommend 400mg a day while you are actively losing fat. Cal/Mag will work to help muscle relax and contract and they take care of cramping/charlie horses that often accompany LCing.
The fatigue could also be a function of insufficient carbs. You may need a few more on your lifting days. Finally, how long have you been working out without a break? If it's been longer than 3 months you should give your body a break. A week off to rest up and recover will put you back in form for another 3 or 4 months.
HTH
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