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Get Fit, Stay Fit, Feel Good - 2026

Plz do if you get a chance.

Youre adapting already, both in lifestyle habits for recover and prob physical adaptations for the exercise.
I will ask her soon. We chat frequently so it shouldn't be too long before she replies.

And yes, my body doesn't freak out after a longer ride quite so much. I am a little tired today, but I also rode my moto in the morning, then cleaned up my place, so it was a FULL day.
 
TWT, it doesn't seem that long ago that you were contemplating walking a mile.
You've come a long way and most of that is because of your will to get back to where you were.
I doubt that more than 0.1% of the population would have come nearly as far! :thumbup
 
TWT, it doesn't seem that long ago that you were contemplating walking a mile.
You've come a long way and most of that is because of your will to get back to where you were.
I doubt that more than 0.1% of the population would have come nearly as far! :thumbup
Thank you. When I get home I’m going to try my old walk and see if I can make it.

Today is my crashiversary.
 
TWT, it doesn't seem that long ago that you were contemplating walking a mile.
You've come a long way and most of that is because of your will to get back to where you were.
I doubt that more than 0.1% of the population would have come nearly as far! :thumbup
Bret, I’d say that 0.1% of America’s are not in as good of shape as TWT.
 
@stangmx13

“Well if soreness only (coz it’s usually accompanied by pain or immobility), if the training is done on a daily basis, the exercise choices and intensity must be varied enough to allow recovery. There's never an "optimal soreness" but an optimal recovery yes, and that means being able to perform at an expected level despite residual fatigue from previous days. So performance becomes a gauge whether soreness is too high. If the intensity challenged to an effort level of 8,9,10 and caused a drop in performance the next day by about 10-30%, and they have to train (athletes), they have to do recovery strategies or train light. For the weekend warrior, should be same but instead of training again, they should keep active and mobile and do recov strategies. Not doing anything sometimes impedes recovery instead of works on recovering from muscle damage.
Sorry got nerdy lol

(We’re communicating via text so forgive us)
 
Bret, I’d say that 0.1% of America’s are not in as good of shape as TWT.
She's in great shape, even with her setback last year. Only a very, very determined person could do what she did in coming back. She has all of my respect.

My wife who is 63 takes 12 mile walks most days in a week.
 
^^^ Rad! Overcoming that inertia is the hardest damn part.

Also, because Robert said so, I ordered these.
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So monday was bitterly cold out so I wound up staying home. Tuesday was decent so off to the gym I went. Started with some chest exercises to warm up and then once that was out of the way off to the cross fit side to do the workout. I was feeling a little spicy so only 2 leg exercise sets got dropped but most were done. I think its the lunges that get me every time. Something about them and the muscles I am using sucks but I soldier on and do what I can. I haven't even gotten to the timed part of the routine but will make it eventually once I get over the lunge hump. Took 50g of casein last night before bed. Not sure if its helping with next day soreness but today was not a "medic, man down" day. just some soreness in the glutes and knees. Because the workout I am doing is a bunch of compound movements I don't feel the burn in some parts because weaker parts of the movement mean I can't lift as much in areas that I am stronger so still doing some extra sets to work some groups I don't feel get enough of a workout.

I also started taking my running shoes off while exercising and think that made a huge difference also as I have a more solid foundation for the sets.

This week may turn out to be a 2 day workout but I am feeling stronger little by little and as it gets better will be time to start adding some more. Just wish it didn't lose so fast and gain back so slow.
 
I have read something that a protein shake before bed can be helpful for recovery and sleep. I just can’t remember if what I read was bro science or a real research paper 😅. I usually eat the most protein at dinner anyway - over 50g - so I generally don’t see the need for a shake.
 
I have read something that a protein shake before bed can be helpful for recovery and sleep. I just can’t remember if what I read was bro science or a real research paper 😅. I usually eat the most protein at dinner anyway - over 50g - so I generally don’t see the need for a shake.
Last time I did research, they said that taking protein within 30 minutes of workout was optimal.

IDK if taking a protein shake just before sleep is really adviseable or helpful. Recover does happen during sleep, but that doesn't mean taking protein just before is the way to do it. Your body has to metabalize it and doing so may delay the recovery work.
 
Last time I did research, they said that taking protein within 30 minutes of workout was optimal.

IDK if taking a protein shake just before sleep is really adviseable or helpful. Recover does happen during sleep, but that doesn't mean taking protein just before is the way to do it. Your body has to metabalize it and doing so may delay the recovery work.

I didnt say to only do protein before bed.

Digestion and metabolism don’t stop when you sleep. They only slow. For metabolism, the commonly given figure is 15% slower, which isn’t a lot.

The general thinking is that not consuming enough protein in later hours can cause you to spend more hours deficient in protein. Dinner at 8pm and breakfast at 8am is a 12hr gap with no more protein ingested. You’d never do that during the day, why during sleep. A late protein shake cuts those hours down.

Here’s a review paper with a good overview on this specific thing and more info about protein consumption during the day.
 
I didnt say to only do protein before bed.

Digestion and metabolism don’t stop when you sleep. They only slow. For metabolism, the commonly given figure is 15% slower, which isn’t a lot.

The general thinking is that not consuming enough protein in later hours can cause you to spend more hours deficient in protein. Dinner at 8pm and breakfast at 8am is a 12hr gap with no more protein ingested. You’d never do that during the day, why during sleep. A late protein shake cuts those hours down.

Here’s a review paper with a good overview on this specific thing and more info about protein consumption during the day.
exactly which is why my pre-sleep protein shake is also casein protein which also metabolizes slower ensuring a steady stream through the evening. Also fills me up and keeps me from getting the munchies after the gym. :LOL: getting those Taco Hell luxe munch boxes would be counter productive.
 
Well I wasn’t super strict at the wedding or Disneyland but I also didn’t go hog wild. I’ll count that as a win :thumbup

Waiting for warmer weather and less fog to continue the daily rides to school. My daughter was getting cold and I don’t want to make her resent the ride. But I’m jonesing for some hill work.
 
I didnt say to only do protein before bed.

Digestion and metabolism don’t stop when you sleep. They only slow. For metabolism, the commonly given figure is 15% slower, which isn’t a lot.

The general thinking is that not consuming enough protein in later hours can cause you to spend more hours deficient in protein. Dinner at 8pm and breakfast at 8am is a 12hr gap with no more protein ingested. You’d never do that during the day, why during sleep. A late protein shake cuts those hours down.

Here’s a review paper with a good overview on this specific thing and more info about protein consumption during the day.
There have been plenty of studies, over the years, showing that eating just before sleeping isn't a healthy option.

I'll keep my skepticism intact for now.
 
One of the things I think is really important about the Mark Lewis vid I posted was the messaging about not making fitness complicated. It isn't complicated for most of us. When your way high up on mount fitness (like way up, top 10% of your sport up) then it might matter what time you ingest your protein shake.

For us mere mortals, just keep showing up and doing something consistently. Not stopping, taking a step everyday is what matters the most to most of us. $0.02
 
One of the things I think is really important about the Mark Lewis vid I posted was the messaging about not making fitness complicated. It isn't complicated for most of us. When your way high up on mount fitness (like way up, top 10% of your sport up) then it might matter what time you ingest your protein shake.

For us mere mortals, just keep showing up and doing something consistently. Not stopping, taking a step everyday is what matters the most to most of us. $0.02
Agreed! I have not delved into supplement or shake land. My diet is veering from "trash panda" more towards "not so trash panda" :laughing and I will eventually get back on a healthier eating plan (Less processed, more fruit and veg, good protein). I'm mainly just happy when I get my exercise in and hope that burning a bajillion calories on a bicycle will help keep me in reasonable shape.
 
There have been plenty of studies, over the years, showing that eating just before sleeping isn't a healthy option.

I'll keep my skepticism intact for now.
That’s addressed in the paper.

Don’t miss the nuance. There’s a big diff btw eating a steak and a protein shake.
 
I’d bet the majority of people shouldn’t be consuming protein shakes. And I’d put myself in that category too. I wish I could change my lifestyle enough to consume the protein I want through whole foods. But I haven’t put in the effort, in part because protein shakes exist.

My third protein of the day today was 1/4th the container of cottage cheese. You know, for variety from the shakes 🤪
 
I’d bet the majority of people shouldn’t be consuming protein shakes. And I’d put myself in that category too. I wish I could change my lifestyle enough to consume the protein I want through whole foods. But I haven’t put in the effort, in part because protein shakes exist.

My third protein of the day today was 1/4th the container of cottage cheese. You know, for variety from the shakes 🤪
Get out of my fridge! :x

I eat so much of that stuff that it’s silly.
 
I’d bet the majority of people shouldn’t be consuming protein shakes. And I’d put myself in that category too. I wish I could change my lifestyle enough to consume the protein I want through whole foods. But I haven’t put in the effort, in part because protein shakes exist.

My third protein of the day today was 1/4th the container of cottage cheese. You know, for variety from the shakes 🤪
I mix in protein bars every once in a while. I am trying to build mass so that's why I do some extra because old age isn't helping me in this regards so trying to kick start something. It does seem to help with recovery in my mind so I do it.
Cottage cheese is yummy. Add pineapple please.
A bad habit my mom gave me is to eat cottage cheese with Frito scoop chips. It's like crack I can wipe out a big container in one sitting if I am not careful. I try to tell myself its healthy because cottage cheese but who am I fooling.. :LOL:


Soreness is at a manageable level so it's gym night. Think I will either do heavy bag or maybe treadmill for extra calorie burn.
 
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