Why is it...

[DaShen]

that after working out the day before, when my muscles are sore, I can eat a little and they don't feel as sore anymore. Is it the endorphins released from eating food, or is it more of a chemical thing (providing nutrition to the muscles).

My lunch was a little sparse, as it always is. I try to limit my Caloric intake during the day to only what I need to burn. It keeps me alert during the day because I get food coma otherwise. But today I wanted to eat something other than an orange and a small bowl of whole grained rice, so I went out and got a salad and some french fries (even though I wasn't really all that hungry). Almost no protein in it, just food to fill my stomach. Immediately after eating (and I eat really fast), my sore muscles felt better.

I think it is the endorphins being released because it is immediately after I eat. Or is it because my brain tells my body to release any stored energy and nutrition into my aching bones because I am replenishing my system. I get enough protein and nutrients during the day to allow my system to build and cope.

 

[pontifex]

why is it that every woman i try to hook up with is already taken?

 

[fbrdphreak]

Good question

All I know is I make sure I'm satiated before I go workout, otherwise I lose steam quickly; and afterwards I make sure to drink/eat something with a fair amt of carbs.

 

[QED]

Why is it that whenever I walk down the street, some dummy has to stop me, just to give me a flyer?

 

[moshquerade]

are your muscles always sore after working out?

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Good question

All I know is I make sure I'm satiated before I go workout, otherwise I lose steam quickly; and afterwards I make sure to drink/eat something with a fair amt of carbs.

I already do that. You eat 3-4 hours before an intense workout, then you stop and just drink electrolytes and water. 30 minutes - 1 hour after your workout you eat a portioned meal full of fiber, protein, and slow burning carbs.

But I am talking about the next day when you are a little sore. I eat something with fat and oil on it -- like the salad (it had cheese and a cilantro dressing on it) and the fries, and *Poof* I am not sore anymore. I attribute it to the endorphins, but I know you body stores reserves and releases it when you eat. I wonder if this is happeneing, too.

 

[ballmode]

Originally posted by: pontifex
why is it that every woman i try to hook up with is already taken?

I feel your pain

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: DaShen
that after working out the day before, when my muscles are sore, I can eat a little and they don't feel as sore anymore. Is it the endorphins released from eating food, or is it more of a chemical thing (providing nutrition to the muscles).

My lunch was a little sparse, as it always is. I try to limit my Caloric intake during the day to only what I need to burn. It keeps me alert during the day because I get food coma otherwise. But today I wanted to eat something other than an orange and a small bowl of whole grained rice, so I went out and got a salad and some french fries (even though I wasn't really all that hungry). Almost no protein in it, just food to fill my stomach. Immediately after eating (and I eat really fast), my sore muscles felt better.

I think it is the endorphins being released because it is immediately after I eat. Or is it because my brain tells my body to release any stored energy and nutrition into my aching bones because I am replenishing my system. I get enough protein and nutrients during the day to allow my system to build and cope.

The soreness doesnt last forever :roll:

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
are your muscles always sore after working out?

I usually push myself pretty hard, but since I am used to it, I am not sore to the point I can't easily move around or work out again. I stretch before and after workouts, so I am not stiff, and I will workout in the gym (Spin, treadmill, body weight lifting...) and then sometimes my friend will give me a call and we will go on a night bike ride with sprints. I also eat properly, so the soreness is just a natural response to riding and working out.

I am really just wondering about the food response.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: DaShen
that after working out the day before, when my muscles are sore, I can eat a little and they don't feel as sore anymore. Is it the endorphins released from eating food, or is it more of a chemical thing (providing nutrition to the muscles).

My lunch was a little sparse, as it always is. I try to limit my Caloric intake during the day to only what I need to burn. It keeps me alert during the day because I get food coma otherwise. But today I wanted to eat something other than an orange and a small bowl of whole grained rice, so I went out and got a salad and some french fries (even though I wasn't really all that hungry). Almost no protein in it, just food to fill my stomach. Immediately after eating (and I eat really fast), my sore muscles felt better.

I think it is the endorphins being released because it is immediately after I eat. Or is it because my brain tells my body to release any stored energy and nutrition into my aching bones because I am replenishing my system. I get enough protein and nutrients during the day to allow my system to build and cope.

The soreness doesnt last forever :roll:

I know it doesn't last forever. Did you even read the post? I am not complaining about the soreness. I am wondering about the biological response to food after the fact of working out and already replenishing your intake. I am asking about the reason why your body reacts to food (i.e. taken away slight soreness) when you eat fatty foods the next day.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Originally posted by: pontifex
why is it that every woman i try to hook up with is already taken?

Your standards are too high.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi

Originally posted by: pontifex
why is it that every woman i try to hook up with is already taken?

Your standards are too high.

Meh, or he always wants what he can't have. If they are already taken, then they are off limits, meaning more alluring for some. "Ain't No Ring, Ain't No Thing"

Better self image means people will view you better as well (girls included). In other words, don't be EMO and you will be fine.

 

[destrekor]

why is it that "i can't believe its not butter" really doesn't taste like butter?

 

[tweakmm]

It's the chemicals in your brain. It takes some time for food to digest, but even before that first bite the chemical reward from the brain is already coursing through one's veins.

I bet if you had paid attention to your soreness you would have noticed it was gone before you were done.

 

[S Freud]

Why is it that I was cursed with such a little soldier while other men are blessed?

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: tweakmm
It's the chemicals in your brain. It takes some time for your food to digest, but even before that first bite the chemical reward from your brain is already coursing through your veins.

I bet if you had paid attention to your soreness you would have noticed it was gone before you were done.

So it is just Endorphins? Or is it that and something else.

 

[dmw16]

It doesnt sound like you have the best diet for someone who is lifting hard at the gym.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: S Freud
Why is it that I was cursed with such a little soldier while other men are blessed?

Are you East Asian?

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Originally posted by: dmw16
It doesnt sound like you have the best diet for someone who is lifting hard at the gym.

If you posted a lot here, you would see most of my workout is for performance training. Cycling, running (only a little), and swimming. I only do body weight lifting now (I used to weight lift in college but I stopped). Pull ups, dips, curls, push ups (and not to exhaustion just maintenance). Then I work out the core. I may need to do some free weights again, but I won't do any heavy weight lifting.

I can't take Whey protein because I react to dairy too easily. Ironic because I love dairy and because of what my dad does now, I could get all the Whey protein I needed. I don't weight lift heavily, like I once did. I used to be able to bench 225 MAX, now I probably can't even do 170, although I haven't tried.

Mostly I cycle, which is more of a performance/endurance training than a weight gain muscle training thing.

 

[S Freud]

Originally posted by: DaShen

Originally posted by: S Freud
Why is it that I was cursed with such a little soldier while other men are blessed?

Are you East Asian?

No, part Italian part American, my mom is from Australia.

Why?

 

[badmouse]

So it is just Endorphins? Or is it that and something else.

I'm no expert, but maybe there's something going on with blood sugar level?

 

[Throwmeabone]

Originally posted by: MathMan
Why is it that whenever I walk down the street, some dummy has to stop me, just to give me a flyer?

Here..you throw this away.

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: DaShen

Originally posted by: tweakmm
It's the chemicals in your brain. It takes some time for your food to digest, but even before that first bite the chemical reward from your brain is already coursing through your veins.

I bet if you had paid attention to your soreness you would have noticed it was gone before you were done.

So it is just Endorphins? Or is it that and something else.

Brain chemicstry is hardly simple, but basically it's endorphins and dopamine. Both of which are very much related and end to the same means: reward and pleasure.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: badmouse

So it is just Endorphins? Or is it that and something else.

I'm no expert, but maybe there's something going on with blood sugar level?

Meaning, my body craves fast burning carbs, so when I eat fast burning carbs I get a rush of stored sugars into my muscles. Hmmmm... that would make sense. I may need to look it up.

 

[dmw16]

Originally posted by: DaShen

Originally posted by: S Freud
Why is it that I was cursed with such a little soldier while other men are blessed?

Are you East Asian?

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Originally posted by: dmw16
It doesnt sound like you have the best diet for someone who is lifting hard at the gym.

If you posted a lot here, you would see most of my workout is for performance training. Cycling, running (only a little), and swimming. I only do body weight lifting now (I used to weight lift in college but I stopped). Pull ups, dips, curls, push ups (and not to exhaustion just maintenance). Then I work out the core. I may need to do some free weights again, but I won't do any heavy weight lifting.

I can't take Whey protein because I react to dairy too easily. Ironic because I love dairy and because of what my dad does now, I could get all the Whey protein I needed. I don't weight lift heavily, like I once did. I used to be able to bench 225 MAX, now I probably can't even do 170, although I haven't tried.

Mostly I cycle, which is more of a performance/endurance training than a weight gain muscle training thing.

Guess I dont post enough to know everyone's excercise routines

 

[IronWing]

Why do birds sing so gay?