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Well, my crossfit days are over, that was hmmm.. let see... almost 8 years ago now.... have no desire to try to beat myself up like that anymore!!! It was fun.. and it got me in great shape, but lets face it, if you do it too much, it takes a heavy toll. Hence my spine issues... I'm just...

I foam roll before and after... I have to.. my quads are so tight, I even take a thing called "the stick" which is a hand held roller and go up and down my quads and calves, then I do a few air squats and keep working it, I'm older.. I have a whole pre warm up thing I do.. Otherwise my knees...

Awesome reviews!!!!! It's so inspiring to hear your story and your "never quit" attitude!! I love it! It's so important to find what works for you and you have done an awesome job of that, thanks for sharing!

Careful with that back Tom!! I love deadlifts, took me quite some time to get the form right. Makes me shiver when I remember all those days in Crossfit when I did 20-30 deadlifts at #135 for time.. holy crap!!! I'd break in half moving that fast now.. :) I did ICE Bootcamp yesterday in it's...

Branched Chain Amino Acids

Have you done measurements? It could be muscle gain. Do you feel like your clothes have changed in the way they fit in any way or are you feeling bloated since you mentioned you feel it's water weight? Strength training and hiit can add muscle.

Can also help with muscle fatigue during your workouts as well :)

They can help with reducing the muscle break down during intense exercise and may assist in fat burn. ME did not recommend it in this lower body protocol, but they are big on using them all day long for hunger, energy and craving control. I use them before and after workouts for recovery and...

Some really great responses here! I noticed several brought up articles from Metabolic Effect, which is an awesome resource. I didn't see if it was stated that the bulk was too much muscle or is there fat there you are looking to lean out? Women in general have more weight gain in the lower...

Happy Monday Everyone!!! I was able to complete the ICE Bootcamp workout this morning!! Yay, back is tons better and things felt pretty good, except the nagging tendonitis in knee.. it's better, but you know.. it's hanging on!! Hope everyone has a great day!!

I did a little of ICE Metabolic Total Body this morning.. I swear this week was one thing after another for me ,but now, I feel like i'm over the hump with all things.. Tweaked my back earlier this week, that is doing awesome now, but woke up with a boomer of a headache this morning which I knew...

Oh man, headaches are not fun.. I'm sorry you are going through that, you just got better didn't you?? Poor girl! I am nursing a tweaked back, so today was stretching and foam rolling. Saw my chiro and had acupuncture today, tomorrow deep tissue massage.. jeez.. I don't jump on a problem do...

Gosh I think I saw some not too long ago in the deals.. I think it was burn sets tho.

Thanks Ladies!!! You are all so sweet!

Haha!!! I got it!!! Well, definitely gotta listen to the body when it says it's not strong enough for certain things.. sometimes a rest day or days or even a light week is ok.. :) I have hard time accepting that myself sometimes, I thrive on hard workouts.. the endorphins and all. :)

Hang in there girl!!! We are all sending you good vibes!!! i've also heard plain ole casual, not power walking is excellent for reducing cortisol, 30 -60 minutes a day is good! :) and I would think upper body weights would be good, but not long duration weight training sessions.. do some short...

OMG... I swear, this past week everyone is feeling it.. I am not right and I've heard so many others say it too.. boo!!!! I pushed myself yesterday and ended up tweaking my back.... today only some core work and praying it's just muscular... ughh. I just want to feel like myself again! Tomorrow...

Wow, I am struggling this week, I ended up hurting my back yesterday so only some core work today.. hoping it is just muscular and resolves itself quickly. Have a great day ladies! !

Hi Kim, I too am sorry to hear of your health issue. I 've been doing a lot of research on hormonal related nutrition and some exercise as well. Although very brief, what I found through the place I'm doing a nutrition cert through is this: "Working to lower stress by engaging in cortisol...