Diet and Workout Routines

[Sir'Dom Pointer]

How long have you gone carb/sugar free? Every time I try it I crash for a few days at the start with low energy levels. After a few days the body adjusts and I feel fine. Started low carb this weekend, Sunday I fell asleep during the 2nd Q of the Browns game because it was physically impossible to keep my eyes open (and the Browns were AWFUL).

The real, first time I went carb free I didn't load on fats, so it was doomed to fail (???). I lost too much weight and I felt bad. Tried to eat chicken soup and bone broth.

Now, when I do this I don't completely take out the carbs I think. I'm not consistent at all because i'm not sure that what I'm doing is right. But when I eat fats and lower my carbs ( I guess I don't enter ketosis if I eat even very low carbs though) I feel better. I don't binge, I have no interest in sweets and my appetite is more stable.

Does anyone have any recommendations how I can make this a lifestyle if it's indeed healthier for me? like what to eat and how much thoughout the day.

From recent blood checks I have very high CPK (I have a lot of muscle aches and I have lost tons of muscle in the last few years...). I wonder how I can combat this and why it happens. My body just destroys my own muscles. Doesn't seem like I can feed it.(maybe absorption issues?). My muscles get tired quick.

 

[Phills14]

Going extreme one way or another is not sustainable. Ultimately you want a diet that fulfills you and doesn’t make you feel like you are missing out on things. Low carb/sugar is sustainable imo. No carb/sugar will fail.

 

[Huber.]

Anyone have a high sugar/carb diet that you can lose weight on with little to no exercise?

 

[The Oi]

Running a marathon in May. My weekly mileage is between 20-25 right now with longest runs up to 8. I do mild weight training right now to keep toned. I actually haven’t lifted a lot since college. I’ve improved my diet a lot. Lot more protein, good carbs, water. Think I’ve lost 8lbs in 6 weeks. Look good.

I’d like to pick up a martial art when I’m done. Now is not the time bc I don’t want to risk injury. I always felt like karate was kind of lame because when I was a kid other kids did it for self defense. BJJ is hot but nothing in town, might be willing to drive though. I’d like to actually fight. What’s out there I’m not thinking of?

 

[David.]

Running a marathon in May. My weekly mileage is between 20-25 right now with longest runs up to 8. I do mild weight training right now to keep toned. I actually haven’t lifted a lot since college. I’ve improved my diet a lot. Lot more protein, good carbs, water. Think I’ve lost 8lbs in 6 weeks. Look good.

I’d like to pick up a martial art when I’m done. Now is not the time bc I don’t want to risk injury. I always felt like karate was kind of lame because when I was a kid other kids did it for self defense. BJJ is hot but nothing in town, might be willing to drive though. I’d like to actually fight. What’s out there I’m not thinking of?

I'm considering joining something too. Really don't want to get hit in the head though

 

[The Oi]

I'm considering joining something too. Really don't want to get hit in the head though

I definitely could afford to avoid shots to the head as well considering the epilepsy.

From everything I know about BJJ shots to the head are very rare. You’re moreso looking at chokes. Maybe incidental elbows and knees.

I know very little about the other arts. Judo there are a lot of throws so I’d think head injuries are very possible.

 

[David.]

I definitely could afford to avoid shots to the head as well considering the epilepsy.

From everything I know about BJJ shots to the head are very rare. You’re moreso looking at chokes. Maybe incidental elbows and knees.

I know very little about the other arts. Judo there are a lot of throws so I’d think head injuries are very possible.

How do you see mma as a benefit?

 

[gourimoko]

I definitely could afford to avoid shots to the head as well considering the epilepsy.

From everything I know about BJJ shots to the head are very rare. You’re moreso looking at chokes. Maybe incidental elbows and knees.

I know very little about the other arts. Judo there are a lot of throws so I’d think head injuries are very possible.

If you're trying to avoid head injuries, you should avoid martial arts that focus on sparing in general. BJJ has plenty of striking, throws, take-downs, etc. So does the original Japanese variant, but fewer complete strikes to the head (you're still dealing with chokes and throws and takedowns though). Judo is almost entirely grappling but you're still going to hit the mat and potentially your head. You're just not dealing with strikes to the head.

There's other martial arts, particularly certain kinds of Chinese Kung Fu (particularly weapon based), weapon-based Wushu, and even Tai Chi that are not focused whatsoever on two-person sparing.

 

[The Oi]

How do you see mma as a benefit?

I’m for constant self-improvement and a martial art is something I plan to add next. I never did it as a kid. I like the idea of sparring as an outlet for aggression (without actually trying to genuinely hurt someone) as I don’t see many other angles for that in life as is.

 

[The Oi]

If you're trying to avoid head injuries, you should avoid martial arts that focus on sparing in general. BJJ has plenty of striking, throws, take-downs, etc. So does the original Japanese variant, but fewer complete strikes to the head (you're still dealing with chokes and throws and takedowns though). Judo is almost entirely grappling but you're still going to hit the mat and potentially your head. You're just not dealing with strikes to the head.

There's other martial arts, particularly certain kinds of Chinese Kung Fu (particularly weapon based), weapon-based Wushu, and even Tai Chi that are not focused whatsoever on two-person sparing.

Thanks for the info. See my reply to david. That’s my issue. I do want to be able to spar. I understand that comes with risks. My wife will have to not be a pussy about it.

I’m just wondering if there’s one that comes with less risk of full on shots to the head than others.

 

[gourimoko]

I’m for constant self-improvement and a martial art is something I plan to add next. I never did it as a kid. I like the idea of sparring as an outlet for aggression (without actually trying to genuinely hurt someone) as I don’t see many other angles for that in life as is.

Outdoorsman activities like camping, hiking, fishing or hunting. As a Black guy that came up without that being a part of my life as a kid and being introduced to it in my h.s/college years, gotta say, I find it amazing how much you can be .. re-balanced .. by spending just a day out in the woods by yourself.

Thanks for the info. See my reply to david. That’s my issue. I do want to be able to spar. I understand that comes with risks. My wife will have to not be a pussy about it.

I’m just wondering if there’s one that comes with less risk of full on shots to the head than others.

I took martial arts as a kid and young adult, wrestled through school, then did some basic self-defense instruction (teaching grappling at a Kung Fu school and no, I don't know *any* Kung Fu, lol).

But having been there and watching these guys do their thing, I can say that from what I saw, kung fu is pretty damn safe. I saw them do full-contact sparring only twice, with one of those instances involved myself and one of their instructors. They also did quite a bit of weapons training, which, I thought might be cool if you had a practical weapon like a knife (not a sword, but something you could carry on your person, like a folding pocket knife).

But jujitsu, judo, etc, you're dealing with a lot of blood chokes on the brain. Not sure I would recommend that if you're trying to avoid any issues. Kung Fu seems to me like a legit way to do what you're trying to do, but it's so broad, and I really don't know enough to be more specific than that.

 

[Huber.]

I’m for constant self-improvement and a martial art is something I plan to add next. I never did it as a kid. I like the idea of sparring as an outlet for aggression (without actually trying to genuinely hurt someone) as I don’t see many other angles for that in life as is.

Fencing? That always looked fun

 

[David.]

I’m for constant self-improvement and a martial art is something I plan to add next. I never did it as a kid. I like the idea of sparring as an outlet for aggression (without actually trying to genuinely hurt someone) as I don’t see many other angles for that in life as is.

Have you tried arguing with people on the internet?

 

[The Oi]

Fencing? That always looked fun

If somebody told you guys they were into fencing, what would be your first thought of them? I’d probably initially think they were a weirdo and then think about it a little bit and be kind of intrigued by it.

I actually do think it looks interesting. Not sure if you’re being serious or not. Would have never thought of it.

Have you tried arguing with people on the internet?

You know me. I’m a passive aggressive misdirecter not a fighter.

@gourimoko I do spend a lot of time outdoors by myself. It’s not enough. I need an outlet for actual aggression.

 

[gourimoko]

@gourimoko I do spend a lot of time outdoors by myself. It’s not enough. I need an outlet for actual aggression.

Are you doing any minimalist/survivalist camping or camping but relying on bushcrafting skills?Have you ever gone hunting?