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I'm partial to a standard issue 3 egg omelette myself, would probably do them most days if I worked from home - i know what you mean about the absence of the afternoon dip, always associated that with carb heavy meals.
Toying with the idea of going tomorrow morning too - did bench / squat / row & a few set of pull-ups today so not sure how much use a few random sets of accessories would be the day after a fairly heavy one or if I'll have tired out enough of the main muscle groups today for it to be any benefit
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Ive just started back on creatine after years off it. Was wondering why the hell I stopped as its so beneficial. That extra pump I get in the gym is crazy as well, then got a dehydration headache last night and have also been pissing like a racehorse so yeah I remembered why. I think I just forgot how effective it was. Also have noticed a cognitive benefit as well.
Have also realised that for me everything is better if I am lifting properly - cycling, weight, looks, metal health, concentration etc. Got two kids and the second one is just coming up for 3. The last few years ive been so patchy with the gym and it just wasnt effective; even though I was zwifting a lot, I started carrying more weight and though weight wasnt out of control, I wasnt happy. Not great. Felt crap.
joined a different gym, with a pool, new family routine, and new motivation meant I went from 76 kg down to 72kg while putting on muscle. Had to be strict with diet but not wild - still enjoyed beers and was fairly relaxed at weekends, but making sure to increase protein and try to be fairly restrictive for most of the week and most lunches. Seemed to work.
Was absolutely craving a burger and chips when we arrived on holiday though...
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I find I get headaches and a killer hangover from two beers if I go too mad on the protein but probably hit around 1-1.2g per kg/day. I took a break from creatine in case my kidneys just needed a rest too.
My game changer this year was to have four eggs for lunch every day. For what ever reason, my body just seems to metabolise them well with no sluggish post meal dip. My cholesterol is probably through the roof.
Also whilst I'm posting for accountability, I'm trying to up my gym visits from 3 to 5 per week. We've finally settled on a family routine which unfortunately means 6am starts but I can feel a difference already. ie. I'm fucking knackered (in a good way).