Thanks for the two references. I read both articles and I see the point and mostly agree with them. However, I am a rugby player, and our games are 90 minutes long, no time outs, no subs (five minutes at the half). I have to be able to run/jog for almost that entire time, so even with the negative effects of aerobics that are pointed out in both articles I have to be able to out run the woman who is intent on giving me some lovely new bruises while she tries to get the ball from me.
The articles do encourage higher reps in sets, and doing super-sets. I already do the high reps on some (not all) muscle groups, and I will discuss incorporating super sets into my workouts with my taskmaster…um…I mean boyfriend grin
So, if I have put everything together correctly, I need to up my water intake to about a gallon a day (heaven help me if I am not near the bathroom all day!!! grin) and up my calories the very very minimum of 1549 (using Jeremey’s formula weight-140 pounds and fat-25%) I am assuming I still want 1 g/lb of protein. Eat every three hours, stick to high protein low carbs, make sure I have enough fiber, and have a ‘shock’ day once a week. Right? maybe when all this pays off I’ll post before and after pics…laugh NOT
thanks!
– Michelle