I've been 100% raw almost 2 months. Before that I was mostly raw off & on for about 6 months. I've been back in the gym for about the same time. I haven't changed my "routine" in the gym: weight machines for about 1/2 hour then eliptical/treadmill for 30-45 min.
I've always tried to lift 3 sets of 10 reps so that the last rep of the third set was to the point of fatigue (ie, unable to do another rep). When I accomplish this, I find that I have muscle soreness, that peaks on the second day after the workout.
However, ever since I've gone raw I have not been anywhere near as sore. I have even increased the amount of weight I am lifting & not suffering (in a good way) the way that I used to. I'm wondering if being raw helps with healing & muscle building or possibly with eliminating the byproducts of muscle after lifting weights.....
Any thoughts out there?
Msmia
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07-09-2005 04:06 PM #1
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07-09-2005 05:27 PM #2
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I 'think' Alissa mentions this in her book about quicker recovery time. I still struggle with soreness BUT it doesn't seem to last as long as it use too.
I'm curious about your diet to know what might be contributing to your good fortune in regards to less soreness.
Love,
Angie
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07-09-2005 05:41 PM #3
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my diet..
What am I eating?
Well, fruit for breakfast. Lunch is usually a "chunky" salad like a waldorf (celery, apple, raisin, carrot w/ a creamy dressing) or a apple & fennel w/ vinagrette or cabbage slaw. Dinner is ravioli w/ maranara, or pad thai, or burger patties w/ all the fixin's. And ALWAYS dessert!!! Fruit pies/cakes & cookies or banana icecream.
So, I guess lots of fruit & greens, but lots of nuts (in dressings, fillings & desserts), too. I like a lot of variety to keep things interesting -- plus there's so many recipes to try!!!
What do you think???
Msmia
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07-09-2005 09:59 PM #4
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I think it sounds great and it's working for you! My diet is very similar to yours, I was just hopeing for a new idea to help with muscle soreness. I've been told greens are a good source of amino's and on my SAD diet I use to pop amino pills to help with sorness. So I guess up the greens on workout days along with more water. ;) Experimenting is what is so fun about all this.
Love,
Angie
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Found that to be true also. Not been hiking in quite some time; went two days straight up and down some pretty steep hills, expected some calf/shin pain. Minor.
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