Message from @ThisIsChris

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2018-02-10 00:50:12 UTC  

@Olivia M nope!

2018-02-10 00:51:07 UTC  

Any changes in diet?

2018-02-10 00:51:31 UTC  

Nope

2018-02-10 00:52:45 UTC  

Did you ingest a decent amount of sodium in the last couple days?

2018-02-10 00:55:17 UTC  

Also for the record I was doing Squats and Bench, not sure if that indicates anything

2018-02-10 00:55:32 UTC  

Definitely pushing myself hard on Bench

2018-02-10 00:55:57 UTC  

Might be gas. Or you may of just twisted a muscle.

2018-02-10 00:57:39 UTC  

If it’s not causing you pain, perhaps you’re retaining fluid for whatever reason. Try drinking some room temp lemon water for a day or so

2018-02-10 00:58:05 UTC  

An inguinal herniawould be painful

2018-02-10 00:58:19 UTC  

So luckily you aren’t in pain

2018-02-10 00:58:51 UTC  

Hmm thanks Olivia. We did have Indian food on Wednesday. I've had Indian food before, but it's the first time in a long while. Could that have too much sodium?

2018-02-10 00:59:20 UTC  

lol any take out food is bound to be loaded with sodium unfortunately

2018-02-10 01:00:34 UTC  

haha could be the culprit then, I will drink some lemon water. Thanks @Olivia M

2018-02-10 01:00:40 UTC  

Thanks @CJ-NJ/NY

2018-02-10 01:00:57 UTC  

No prob hope it works!

2018-02-10 01:01:55 UTC  

I'll write an update later!

2018-02-10 01:02:16 UTC  

Feel better. Please do.

2018-02-10 01:15:59 UTC  

Thanks again @Olivia M @CJ-NJ/NY I can pretty confidently say it was a spasming muscle now. I put some tiger balm (muscle relaxer on it) and it relaxed right away. I'd say the immediate problem is solved, I'll look up what I can do to prevent muscle strain in the future.
I wonder, do lifting belts help with this particular issue? I'm still fairly new and haven't been using one. I just ordered one since I've been meaning to get one anyway. And lifting shoes (been working in my socks)

2018-02-10 01:26:25 UTC  

Have never focused on PRs but hit 3x3 at 300 lbs on deadlift today and it was pretty ez. Just never attempted that much weight before. Feels good

2018-02-10 01:26:38 UTC  

Do you take supplements? Bcaas or anything like that? @ThisIsChris

2018-02-10 01:27:39 UTC  

@Olivia M nothing except whey protein powder. Do you suggest anything?

2018-02-10 01:28:49 UTC  

If you want to go more natural I’d say supplement you potassium via coconut water. A lot of time muscle pain is d/t electrolyte imbalance

2018-02-10 01:29:46 UTC  

General muscle pain I should say. Specific or targeted muscle pain is a different story

2018-02-10 01:33:35 UTC  

Good to know, thanks @Olivia M bananas are readily available so unless there is something specific about coconut water then I will probably start eating more bananas (for the potassium)

2018-02-10 01:39:42 UTC  

If you watch your macros, bananas are loaded w carbs I’m sure you know. Potassium can be so difficult to get without screwing with your macros but things like “lite salt” and cream of tarter are nice little secrets for supplementation

2018-02-10 01:40:21 UTC  

Hey guys I started working out last October right around when I joined IE, and I’ve been eating healthy for the most part, no fast food or soda but I don’t think I’m making the gains I could be. Should I use protein powder if any kind or just go natural? Also any diets would be helpful. ( I weigh 148 pounds and I am 5’11.)

2018-02-10 01:40:33 UTC  

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2018-02-10 01:40:34 UTC  

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2018-02-10 01:40:39 UTC  

Pic related.

2018-02-10 01:41:02 UTC  

Thank you very much for the pointers @Olivia M !

2018-02-10 01:49:20 UTC  

@The Good Goy do you track Marcos?

2018-02-10 02:38:22 UTC  

you don't look bad goy, but u gotta eat big if u wanna get big, nigga

2018-02-10 02:38:50 UTC  

Caloric surplus, plenty of protein (and carbs imo) + heavy compound lifts.

2018-02-10 02:48:20 UTC  

Alright thanks @Deleted User and @Olivia M I don’t know what that is?

2018-02-10 02:48:55 UTC  

@Deleted User BTW how much is a lot like eat till I’m full or eat past that?

2018-02-10 02:49:59 UTC  

past that, usually

2018-02-10 02:50:05 UTC  

it's easier for some people

2018-02-10 02:50:23 UTC  

you have to track your macros if you want to be serious/very efficient about it

2018-02-10 02:50:36 UTC  
2018-02-10 03:03:50 UTC  

@The Good Goy it’s the ratio of carbs, protein, and fat that you get from your calories