circadian rhythm

[cephissus]

Since getting very lean, it seems I'm more sensitive in general, and notice lots of things that used to escape me.  For example, I've recently noticed consistent, substantial changes in my energy level throughout the day.  It seems I hit a pretty big "low" between about 3-6, then my energy starts to increase around 6.  I finally get tired again around midnight.  There also seems to be another peak/trough earlier in the day, though I haven't quite pinned that one down as well.

I always used to work out right after work, but have started postponing my workout until I have more energy.  Too bad I can't take advantage of the morning peak, as well -- I've ditched it for the time being.  I'm thinking about changing my shift from 8-4 to 11-7 to see if I can hit both peaks.

Do you put a lot of thought into coordinating your activities and energy levels?  If you work a 9-5, how do you organize your day?  Not just with regard to lifting, but eating, work, etc.  Anything, really.

[OlympiaGym]

U think 2 much

[Hulkotron]

Since getting very lean, it seems I'm more sensitive in general, and notice lots of things that used to escape me.  For example, I've recently noticed consistent, substantial changes in my energy level throughout the day.  It seems I hit a pretty big "low" between about 3-6, then my energy starts to increase around 6.  I finally get tired again around midnight.  There also seems to be another peak/trough earlier in the day, though I haven't quite pinned that one down as well.

I always used to work out right after work, but have started postponing my workout until I have more energy.  Too bad I can't take advantage of the morning peak, as well -- I've ditched it for the time being.  I'm thinking about changing my shift from 8-4 to 11-7 to see if I can hit both peaks.

Do you put a lot of thought into coordinating your activities and energy levels?  If you work a 9-5, how do you organize your day?  Not just with regard to lifting, but eating, work, etc.  Anything, really.

You sound like a bitch

HTH

[Marty Champions]

Since getting very lean, it seems I'm more sensitive in general, and notice lots of things that used to escape me.  For example, I've recently noticed consistent, substantial changes in my energy level throughout the day.  It seems I hit a pretty big "low" between about 3-6, then my energy starts to increase around 6.  I finally get tired again around midnight.  There also seems to be another peak/trough earlier in the day, though I haven't quite pinned that one down as well.

I always used to work out right after work, but have started postponing my workout until I have more energy.  Too bad I can't take advantage of the morning peak, as well -- I've ditched it for the time being.  I'm thinking about changing my shift from 8-4 to 11-7 to see if I can hit both peaks.

Do you put a lot of thought into coordinating your activities and energy levels?  If you work a 9-5, how do you organize your day?  Not just with regard to lifting, but eating, work, etc.  Anything, really.

eventually youll just say fuck it if you start feeling on edge being super lean, i didnt like that feeling  became a big fat /\/igga Falcon

[The True Adonis]

Since getting very lean, it seems I'm more sensitive in general, and notice lots of things that used to escape me.  For example, I've recently noticed consistent, substantial changes in my energy level throughout the day.  It seems I hit a pretty big "low" between about 3-6, then my energy starts to increase around 6.  I finally get tired again around midnight.  There also seems to be another peak/trough earlier in the day, though I haven't quite pinned that one down as well.

I always used to work out right after work, but have started postponing my workout until I have more energy.  Too bad I can't take advantage of the morning peak, as well -- I've ditched it for the time being.  I'm thinking about changing my shift from 8-4 to 11-7 to see if I can hit both peaks.

Do you put a lot of thought into coordinating your activities and energy levels?  If you work a 9-5, how do you organize your day?  Not just with regard to lifting, but eating, work, etc.  Anything, really.

You have gotten really weird actually. 

I will answer your PM from the other day as I have been meaning to. (been very busy)

[cephissus]

You have gotten really weird actually.  

I will answer your PM from the other day as I have been meaning to. (been very busy)

Thank you!

Trust me, I know... I feel like I'm going crazy.  That said, there's a lot to it besides just the eating... mostly a stressful job, learning to adapt to 9-5 lifestyle.

eventually youll just say fuck it if you start feeling on edge being super lean, i didnt like that feeling  became a big fat /\/igga Falcon

I can understand 100%.  I'm constantly wondering how much the leanness affects my mental state.  There's still a lot left to experiment with before I throw in the towel, though.

[Teutonic Knight]

Since getting very lean, it seems I'm more sensitive in general, and notice lots of things that used to escape me.  For example, I've recently noticed consistent, substantial changes in my energy level throughout the day.  It seems I hit a pretty big "low" between about 3-6, then my energy starts to increase around 6.  I finally get tired again around midnight.  There also seems to be another peak/trough earlier in the day, though I haven't quite pinned that one down as well.

I always used to work out right after work, but have started postponing my workout until I have more energy.  Too bad I can't take advantage of the morning peak, as well -- I've ditched it for the time being.  I'm thinking about changing my shift from 8-4 to 11-7 to see if I can hit both peaks.

Do you put a lot of thought into coordinating your activities and energy levels?  If you work a 9-5, how do you organize your day?  Not just with regard to lifting, but eating, work, etc.  Anything, really.

Search 4 Dr.Michael Mosley BBC TV show about this issue , good TV.

[OlympiaGym]

Thank you!

Trust me, I know... I feel like I'm going crazy.  That said, there's a lot to it besides just the eating... mostly a stressful job, learning to adapt to 9-5 lifestyle.

I can understand 100%.  I'm constantly wondering how much the leanness affects my mental state.  There's still a lot left to experiment with before I throw in the towel, though.

U do shift work and consider it "stressful"

[wes]

Train in the early AM before work............once you get used to it,it`s the shit.

[Kwon_2]

Rhythm of Peacefulness

[_aj_]

Train in the early AM before work............once you get used to it,it`s the shit.

That's me too. 6 days a week: 0600.

[cephissus]

Train in the early AM before work............once you get used to it,it`s the shit.

for the past six months i've been working out twice a day: 5 am and roughly 5 pm.  before that it was entirely 5 am.

I always had a bad conscience about waking up late, and wanted to be like all the people who took pride in being early to rise.  Well, I've come to think i shouldn't try to compete with them, as a matter of physiology...

today i skipped the morning workout, and my moved my evening workout back to 7 pm.  this was a test, to see how it felt to life right my energy starts to peak again.  it certainly felt good, but not dramatically.  and i felt less drainedin the morning, but still depressed as usual throughout the day.  Though I seemed to have more energy, my mood and 'productivity' were probably the same or worse.

overall, i think i'd like to keep the 5 am workout in and push my evening workout back to 7.  the problem is, with my commute, cooking, and evening energy, i rarely get to bed before 11.  working out 2 hours later than usual certainly isn't going to get me MORE sleep...

i think switching to 11-7 might be great -- it could allow me to work out around 10 and 8, both of which seem to be "peak" hours for me.

U do shift work and consider it "stressful"

I say "shift" but it's a salary job.  Wouldn't be stressful for a lot of people, but it doesn't suit my personality.