Getting TOO SKINNY on raw food?
I dunno, but I've lost over 100 pounds since summer '06, and my Dad recently busted out the "Auschwitz" look comment, and my ex-gf a similar comment, and I do feel a little too light, even though I feel incredible and I'm so clear, and purposeful. I want to put on weight, but getting back in the gym has a different meaning when you're doing yoga and outdoors instead, and the acid buildup after heavy weights is tough. Is anybody else feeling like they're lost too much weight?
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Permalink Reply by yardsnacker on -
Nah, I think the remedy is to weigh how you feel as opposed to how you think others feel about how much you weigh. For me, I've lost a boatload of weight and feel fantastic. There is certainly a danger of starvation if you aren't eating enough with any lifestyle or diet. Play it safe I say!
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Permalink Reply by RainEdayWoman on -
I wish I had that problem. I agree about the acid buildup after doing weights. I used to weight train pretty heavily prior to an unexpected surgery then having kids. Had my sights set on fitness and figure competitions which is a long gone dream. Anyway, the key to easing the lactic acid buildup is loading up on enough water and protein rich foods post workout. Massage and light exercise immediately (I preferred 30-45 min on the treadmill at a slow pace, light yoga is excellent as well) after a heavy work out seem to help as well. Also, the body only creates lactic acid after 20 seconds of the same activity. If you keep all your repetitions under 15 seconds, which usually can be done in 8 reps, you will not be creating lactic acid. Also, rest 2-3 minutes before performing the same activity to ensure no lactic acid build up. Lactic acid that is remaining in the muscles can be reversed back into an energy source during recovery time. Circuit training is excellent. Perform one set of an upper body exercise followed but a lower body. Repeat this pattern for the entire body. And don't push yourself past the point of muscle fatigue you want all your reps to be as good as the first.
If you don't already you may want to keep a diary of what you are consuming day to day to be certain you are getting enough of the good stuff to keep yourself at a healthy weight. Good Luck to you.
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Permalink Reply by Frank on -
With that I'll add, I've HEARD that alot of people soreness (caused by lactic acid) that cooked have to deal with for whatever it's worth.
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Permalink Reply by coachjr on
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Frank and others,
How are my fellow raw fooders?
Lactic acid does not cause or result in sore muscles ...this is a big myth and proffered by "health and fitness" magazines and of the like (unqualified or little informed gym geeks/ P.T's...)
I'll post a post soon to explain, have to fly right now...
yours in Raw Sport and Chi
J-R
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So just quickly (after having pressed the wrong button and erased my long reply...),
Acidosis, (lactic acid build up) happens once the blood does not recieve enough oxygen to buffer the lactic acid build up, not just after 20 seconds effort. Everbody is diferent and intensities are different.
During an effort the oxygen is delivered to the blood and the lactate (AKA; lactic acid ) resulting from effort is "buffered" and reused as fuel (very simple schematization of events...) . The production of lactic acid happens continually, not just after 20 seconds of effort. However, as just mentioned, whilst the blood is receiving enough oxygen, it buffers the lactic acid build up allowinga continuation of effort
Basically, once you pass or continue the effort and reach the anaerobic (without air) stage (which is different for everybody) , your blood does not get enough oxygen delivered and cannot buffer the acidosis caused by this. This is where the muscles in effort feel heavy, and the same effort cannot be continued. Lactic acid that is not buffered does not revert back to fuel once the point of acidosis, or anaerobic exhaustion is reached.
Muscles cells are broken down, and need to recover.
The soreness you feel is not the lactic acid still in the muscles, blood. It is the effect the effort and the muscles recovering, rebuilding, which they do in order to be stronger, more enduring.
Hope that clears up some of the myths going around!
Yours in Raw Sport and Chi
J-R
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Permalink Reply by Candy (aka Kan-Dee) on -
Thanks for the detailed information! That's very helpful.
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Permalink Reply by silvergirlsouth on -
check out Justin here on the site ... he has been blogging on this subject very recently.
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Permalink Reply by Dawnmarie on
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Eat green smoothies! I highly recommend Victoria Boutenkas' book Green For Life. She discusses that green smoothies will help you balance your proper weight.
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Permalink Reply by David and Katrina Rainoshek on -
Yes, yes, yes, we agree! Green Smoothies are the best thing ever for proper weight, building muscle, and feeling great.
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