TorMag’s Primal Journey page 16

[TorMag]

Day 24 Blood Sugar Solution

Sorry, I have been really sick that last four days. Slept most of the day away yesterday. Still not feeling all that hot on antibiotics, I have a good case of bronchitis. When I am sick, my blood sugars always go up, not sure why, would be curious if that is the case with other diabetics. Any this mornings bs was 191.

Morning BS = 191

Breakfast = Ultra Smoothie

[Leida]

Get better soon! Sheesh, one of this days I gotta soak some nuts to make the ultra smoothie. I miss my smoothies since I gave up fruit....

[TorMag]

Get better soon! Sheesh, one of this days I gotta soak some nuts to make the ultra smoothie. I miss my smoothies since I gave up fruit....

I miss the fruit too. So what does soaking the nuts do? Is it a must? I have not been doing that. I just bought almond slivers and use them without soaking....

[Primal Papa]

I can't even imagine a 50 pound kettlebell - YET.

I tried 15 pounds and it wore me out aerobically, not so much physically..... but here is the thing, I was just about a cripple for 4 or 5 days after doing my first workout. The first day I literally couldn't stand up. That sucks because I really want to do kettlebell workouts. I think I need to get in better shape before attempting them again.

[TorMag]

I can't even imagine a 50 pound kettlebell - YET.

I tried 15 pounds and it wore me out aerobically, not so much physically..... but here is the thing, I was just about a cripple for 4 or 5 days after doing my first workout. The first day I literally couldn't stand up. That sucks because I really want to do kettlebell workouts. I think I need to get in better shape before attempting them again.

50 is a lot at first, but you can get there..... Do NOT wait to go again, you will just start the cycle of pain all over. Wait one day between workouts and go again. Trust me, the DOMS will go away after the second workout. DOMS = Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. Anytime you get gaps in your workout, you will get some soreness when you start working out again.

[Goldie]

Tim! I hope you're feeling better!

I've been stalking your journal and finally had to post, 'cause I was worried when you were sick and didn't check in.

I am also a kettlebell lover, but I'm a lightweight (and about 18 months post rotator cuff surgery), so the 12kg and 16kg are my babies. I tele-work quite a bit, and my babies live in my home office. I play with them every hour or two, to get away from the computer.

The latest stuff I've read about DOMS/muscle injury is to gently work the affected muscles. This helps circulate the lymphatic fluid; the inflammation fighting cells are too big to get carried away in the bloodstream, so it's up to the lymphatic system to flush them out. The lymphatic system doesn't have a pumping heart to move things along, so it's up to muscle movement to do that. A "leisurely" workout does help to relieve DOMS! Heat and massage also help!

[Paleobird]

I was keeping them out. I aligned Hyman with Primal. Primal First.....

Good thinking.

Day 24 Blood Sugar Solution

Sorry, I have been really sick that last four days. Slept most of the day away yesterday. Still not feeling all that hot on antibiotics, I have a good case of bronchitis. When I am sick, my blood sugars always go up, not sure why, would be curious if that is the case with other diabetics. Any this mornings bs was 191.

I hope you are feeling better.

I miss the fruit too. So what does soaking the nuts do? Is it a must? I have not been doing that. I just bought almond slivers and use them without soaking....

It is supposed to reduce the phytates but unless you are eating them by the pound I don't think it makes a big difference.

[TorMag]

Tim! I hope you're feeling better!

I've been stalking your journal and finally had to post, 'cause I was worried when you were sick and didn't check in.

I am also a kettlebell lover, but I'm a lightweight (and about 18 months post rotator cuff surgery), so the 12kg and 16kg are my babies. I tele-work quite a bit, and my babies live in my home office. I play with them every hour or two, to get away from the computer.

The latest stuff I've read about DOMS/muscle injury is to gently work the affected muscles. This helps circulate the lymphatic fluid; the inflammation fighting cells are too big to get carried away in the bloodstream, so it's up to the lymphatic system to flush them out. The lymphatic system doesn't have a pumping heart to move things along, so it's up to muscle movement to do that. A "leisurely" workout does help to relieve DOMS! Heat and massage also help!

Goldie, thanks for checking in. Glad you are playing with the kettlebells. How are your shoulders with the bells? Do you do snatches with the shoulder that had the surgery?

I have heard that too about the working out the DOMS, that is why I love my foam roller....

[TorMag]

PaleoBird:

I am finally starting to feel better, the crude stayed with me a long time, had to go on antibiotics..... Thanks for the heads up on soaking the nuts... No, I don't eat much, lease than a quarter cup goes in my smoothie.

[Leida]

I thought soaking helped with making smoothie smoother Glad you are feeling better!!!

My problem with KBs is that the sizes in the gym jump from 35 lbs to 55 lbs. So, I am up to 80 2-handed swings on 35 KB, working up to 100 swings, but on the 55 lbs one I can do maybe 8-10 at a time, and then lose form. I am about to ask the gym to invest in a couple of 'intermediate' sizes. I mean, up to 35 lbs they go up by 5 lbs, what's with the 20 lbs jump?