Are you on a consistent sleep schedule? Taking melatonin? I've never had a problem sleeping after a workout which I took preworkout, even when I was working out at 6-7 pm earlier this year. Have you changed your program or anything lately? Consistent diet? I'm just trying to name off anything that I can think might keep me from staying consistent in my sleep. How's your stress level? Stress and anxiety will keep you from getting to sleep.
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Thread: The Journey of the Skinnies
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12-30-2012, 07:31 PM #3271
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415/295/455x2 1165
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448/339/515 1302
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12-31-2012, 03:08 AM #3272
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12-31-2012, 08:01 AM #3273
I've always had a prob going to sleep I'm not sure what it is and diets been about the same and I'm taking Niquil now. Once I get to sleep I stay in a really deep sleep and without an alarm ill sleep for a good 14 hours(I do set alarms though) I try to get 8-10 hours of sleep a night. I need to buy some natural sleep aids I think but Tylenol pm and Niquil work for me
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12-31-2012, 09:12 AM #3274
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Yeah I used to mix and match Tylenol PM and Nyquil back when I was going through some Marine Corps training and I was too exhausted to sleep. Even my mind was stressed. It works well, but it's pretty hard on your systems. Try to ween yourself off that stuff and get onto melatonin or Valerian root. I find it helps when I consciously tell myself to go to sleep, and then actively think about nothing. Lol. This will sound weird, but I like to imagine a huge black hole sucking up all of my thoughts 1 by 1. I'm out like a light in 10 minutes or less.
Last edited by HoneyBadger300; 01-01-2013 at 05:53 PM.
My log http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149523363
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415/295/455x2 1165
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448/339/515 1302
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01-01-2013, 05:44 PM #3275
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01-01-2013, 05:54 PM #3276
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01-02-2013, 07:26 AM #3282
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Could be other variables involved though. It's good to stay consistent until he knows exactly what's going on. Could just be stress, in which case some sleep exercises would do him well. Pre workout will help him workout harder which will better prepare him for sleep. If it's used in the morning, it should be out of the system by night time, but we'll see.
In to find out how Norris slept.My log http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149523363
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415/295/455x2 1165
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448/339/515 1302
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01-02-2013, 03:38 PM #3283
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Due to the lack of responses to my question I'm going to use this meal plan, will keep posted on results.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/big-...nutrition.htmlLast edited by Coltt45; 01-02-2013 at 03:58 PM.
"The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion. That's what most people lack, having the guts to go on and just say they'll go through the pain no matter what happens."
-Arnold Schwarzenegger
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01-02-2013, 03:39 PM #3284
slept like sht last night maybe three hours of sleeep but ate a bunch of stuff with sugar before bed, im feelin tired today so hopefully get my full eight hours cause maxin out on bench tomorrow! And no way i can quit my preworkout i love that feeling c4 and stuff gives you
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01-02-2013, 03:47 PM #3285
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01-02-2013, 08:11 PM #3288
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01-03-2013, 03:48 PM #3289
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01-03-2013, 05:11 PM #3290
My current progress so far, was 82/84 in August, am 111, this morning I checked after bathroom activities. Am I gaining to slow? I think I am gaining to slow or something, and it gets me paranoid and lose motivation, because I thought I'd be 120 by now, but am not.
Gonna keep lifting and eating.
Also, guys, how often do should I increase weights?
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01-03-2013, 07:50 PM #3291
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01-03-2013, 08:14 PM #3292
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01-03-2013, 08:19 PM #3293
Hey guys!
I'm back! Haven't posted in this thread forever. Just a quick update, I dropped in weight to sub 110 lbs back in the summer because of cancer and various other illnesses. Ever since surgery on October 1st it has been an epic road to recovery. I've hit 120 lbs now, and definitely not stopping there.
Looking at what you guys eat for food, and probably going to start bulking. Been eating minimal in fear of my medications but no adverse results have been reported in blood work so I don't know why I would keep myself hungry so often.
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01-09-2013, 10:42 AM #3294
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01-09-2013, 11:13 AM #3295
I myself am going to try and get a lot bigger.
I have been looking through many nutrition topics and websites, trying to make sure I am eating everything that is good for me and stopping the bad!
So, not only am I going to get bigger, I am drastically changing my lifestyle. Going to be eating healthier, lifting weights, doing cardio and generally looking after my body more (getting enough sleep etc)
Been looking into all of this and can't wait to get going.
Going to take measurements this weekend of my body and track my progress.
I am hoping that by doing all this I will feel better daily, and not be sluggish and half a sleep like I am currently.
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01-09-2013, 12:59 PM #3296
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01-09-2013, 01:39 PM #3297
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Has anyone else ever suffered from nausea and vomiting during/after workouts? I switched to Texas Method which has Mondays slated as "Volume Day" where you do 5x5 of about 85-90% of your 5 rep max. I get sick after the 3rd or 4th set and I don't know why. It's starting to carry over to my Wednsday (Recovery), and my Friday workouts. I'm not talking about the "oh man I worked hard" kinda sick, or the "man I must be coming down with something" sick. It's strange. It starts during my 3rd or 4th set, like I said, and then lasts for a couple hours. It makes it incredibly hard to down my post workout shake (which makes it worse), and I lose my appetite, which makes it nearly impossible to force myself to eat a meal an hour or so later. It's driving me nuts! Does anyone have any advice they could offer? It's only started in the last 3 weeks, after I switched from Madcow to Texas Method.
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01-09-2013, 02:47 PM #3298
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ht=willnotquit
Take a look guys, insight would be appreciated.
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01-09-2013, 05:19 PM #3299
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Sweet, Really excited to see your progress and glad you finally decided to change your lifestyle around. Better now then later! But glad your in on this. Thats a good start
figure out your goals yet?
maybe you are eating alot right before you hit the gym? When I use to eat huge meals before the gym, and lift heavy I noticed I would feel like that. what post shake are you currently taking?
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01-09-2013, 05:46 PM #3300
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Usually half a baked potato or some oatmeal. Nothing heavy. Post workout is:
16 oz whole milk
1 scoop whey gold standard
2 tbsp dextrose
1 tsp creatine mono (5mg)
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2-3/4 cup icecream
Split into 2 doses that I drink about an hour apart. The 2nd dose is w/ or after my meal.
I've never had a problem with this shake and I've been taking it for a couple months. Could it be that I need more cardio and my heart rate is getting ridiculously high, and then my system is shocked until it recovers/settles down?My log http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149523363
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