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Good meet, Steve. The only thing keeping you from sub 25 is more frequent racing.
I had read about Phelps experimenting with a freestyle finish using dolphin kicks. I have to see some better footage to tell if that works. Hard for me to envision you doing it for the entire last 25.

Originally Posted by StewartACarroll

Empty calories from what ever your beverage of choice was add up fast and if you were like me I could not just drink but munched on REALLY healthy snacks when I drank

ccngratulations on the change and the weight loss.

Thanks Fast Stewart.

My beverage was Merlot, not one or two glasses, but a bottle, lol.

It's been just a several weeks and I do believe my fat % is less. But, I definitely believe I sleep and feel better

Empty calories from what ever your beverage of choice was add up fast and if you were like me I could not just drink but munched on REALLY healthy snacks when I drank

ccngratulations on the change and the weight loss.

Thanks

It happened rather quick. Might have to eat more carbs if I loose any more than this

Lost 4 lbs (165) since I removed alcohol from diet. Not sure what mechanism caused this because I am probably more hydrated now.

Good on ya!

Originally Posted by Doug Martin

Good for you if you can quit cold turkey. I'm not convinced alcohol directly affects performance, but I'm fairly certain it does indirectly, through effects on protein synthesis and how you feel for workout.

I have a running friend who quit cold turkey for a month (from moderate levels). Unlike Patrick, she said she didn't lose an ounce and didn't notice any training improvements.

Alcohol can affect your sleep and, perhaps more importantly, deplete your red blood cell magnesium. I don't seem to notice adverse effects from moderate drinking, but drinking too much = disaster (at least for me). I feel fortunate that I don't have to get up early in the morning. If I did, I would likely quit drinking wine. I'm a big believer in loads of sleep for masters athletes. I think quantity of sleep is more important than alcohol cessation.

Originally Posted by flystorms

Might be interesting to see how your body changes if you drop the wine. Hmm... Good luck!

yes, alcohol is like consuming pure sugar, and we typically consume after hours, when we don't burn it for energy

Originally Posted by Doug Martin

That's a lot of fast stuff, almost Fortress-like. Plus drylands. I guess it feels good to workout after two days of not.
Good for you if you can quit cold turkey.

I was ready for a good workout yesterday, but now I'm feeling it

Originally Posted by Doug Martin

but I'm fairly certain it does indirectly, through effects on protein synthesis and how you feel for workout.

protein synthesis improvement would be something beneficial to me

Originally Posted by pwb

Good luck with the lifestyle modifications. I know, for sure, that as I've gotten older, there's been a more direct impact (negative) of alcohol intake on not just my athletic performance, but also my mood and my professional performance. I've not gone to zero, but cut back a lot and feel so much better.

I'm already sleeping better. I am looking forward to see what may change

Good luck with the lifestyle modifications. I know, for sure, that as I've gotten older, there's been a more direct impact (negative) of alcohol intake on not just my athletic performance, but also my mood and my professional performance. I've not gone to zero, but cut back a lot and feel so much better.

That's a lot of fast stuff, almost Fortress-like. Plus drylands. I guess it feels good to workout after two days of not.
Good for you if you can quit cold turkey. I'm not convinced alcohol directly affects performance, but I'm fairly certain it does indirectly, through effects on protein synthesis and how you feel for workout.

Might be interesting to see how your body changes if you drop the wine. Hmm... Good luck!

Originally Posted by joel schmaltz

Well done sir! Look forward to seeing you in a few weeks

Thanks!

Just need to take it easier now, stay flexible, slow my metabolism, and avoid injury or illness. Easier said though

Originally Posted by Doug Martin

Good job on the nb dive 50. With that and your focus on technique, you'll be sub 25 easily, and headed down.

Thank you

A 50 SCY nb off the block for me is much more difficult than a 50 SCM, pushed.

For the meet I will have to stay focused, have a personal timeline and remain relaxed. If I make a mistake during my 50 Saturday, at least I still have a wildcard to use on Sunday (split request forms).

Good job on the nb dive 50. With that and your focus on technique, you'll be sub 25 easily, and headed down.

Well done sir! Look forward to seeing you in a few weeks

This is only occasional, and is nothing compared to airports, travel and hotels that you and pwb routinely mix into your schedule.

Can't wait until next weekend for a break, however

I am tired just thinking about it. That's a really tough schedule. I don't know how you handle shifts like that and train.

Originally Posted by StewartACarroll

So sorry to hear about the accident but really glad it was not any worse. My daughter was bitten by a dog on her neck when she was 5 and I recall is the blood. Lots and lots of it. She too recovered pretty quick but it was awful and I empathize with you. The yearly physical is pretty awesome! Swimming really is nirvana!!!

Thanks Stewart!
It was rough staying out of the water for 2.5 wks. I think the longest I've gone without swimming since starting (in 2008) was 3 or 4 days. My upper body however, seemed to recharge during this break, and the minor swimming related aches have disappeared

So sorry to hear about the accident but really glad it was not any worse. My daughter was bitten by a dog on her neck when she was 5 and I recall is the blood. Lots and lots of it. She too recovered pretty quick but it was awful and I empathize with you. The yearly physical is pretty awesome! Swimming really is nirvana!!!

Originally Posted by joel schmaltz

Glad you are back at it and didn't get hurt even worse.
Impressive fitness test results. Congrats!

Thanks Joel!

Glad you are back at it and didn't get hurt even worse.
Impressive fitness test results. Congrats!

Originally Posted by The Fortress

So sorry about the freak accident! One never knows when life will throw a curve ball ... Glad you are on the mend.

Thanks Fort! I admit it could have been partially due to a little carelessness on my part, but your absolutely right. The best we can do is know how to avoid or minimize the effects of Murphy's law.