Wow thanks Steve, that was some great information and also corroborates the feelings I've had about studies. I used to lift for the fun of it and now since getting back into it I'm trying to take a more methodical approach however as you mentioned it can get quite overwhelming when delving into the scientific aspects of it. I have so many particularities and my body has changed and reacts much differently now that I'm in my 30's so I've come to understand that first I need to really understand my body.
Since I'm not competing, at least not this year as the Nati comp has passed from what I've been told I also think HIIT cardio would probably be best for me since I like to change things up and trained that way when I played Basketball and soccer. I don't love running by any means but I like the outdoors so I can sacrifice running to keep muscle and my joints! lol
You're spot on with the calories as it falls between 2700-3000 as you mentioned. For some reason I've become a protein head and have this fear that if I drop below 300gr I'll lose some muscle but I'm sure that's totally unwarranted. I increased my carbs a bit so I'm closer to 200gr as of last week seeing that I ended up getting these cravings mid week and would end up having a least one cheat meal a week which I don't know is good really.
I totally understand when you say mass moved mass and I gather I am in need of some more carbs if my weight isn't changing yet I'm lifting . Especially now as I've started a program for the first time and it lasts 8 weeks. 6 days on and one off but the most taxing part is the 45sec rests between sets which I've never done and can certainly feel. Plus I started working out at 6am now instead of after work so I'm able to have more carbs in the morning now.
Btw that's damm impressive doing a 100km bike ride on a nutri grain bar.
Great basic suggestion Praetorian, walking certainly does have many benefits and with all the sitting and driving I do I should do more of it. Thanks!
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