Running vs. Cycling: Why Am I Losing Leg Size?
I’m a regular gym-goer, fit and muscular, and I recently switched my cardio from cycling to running.
Since then, I feel like my legs have lost a noticeable amount of size.
Is this normal when switching to running, or could it be because I’m not eating enough protein/calories to maintain my muscle?
Has anyone experienced something similar?
Has anyone else noticed that hot showers seem to increase libido, while cold showers or ice-cold baths seem to decrease it?
I’m curious whether there’s a physiological reason for this or if it’s just an individual response. What’s your experience?
Has anyone else noticed that hot showers seem to increase libido, while cold showers or ice-cold baths seem to decrease it?
I’m curious whether there’s a physiological reason for this or if it’s just an individual response. What’s your experience?
How do you stay hydrated during the summer months?
Do you mostly drink plain water, or do you use electrolytes regularly? If you use electrolytes, do you take them every day or only after long workouts or heavy sweating?
I'm curious to hear what works best for everyone.
I've noticed something interesting and I'm wondering if anyone else has had the same experience.
For me, citrulline malate feels much more effective than pure L-citrulline.
With citrulline malate I consistently get:
Better muscle pumps in the gym
Better erection quality
More frequent and stronger morning wood
Better overall vascularity and fullness
When I take the same amount of pure L-citrulline, I don't get the same effects. The pumps are noticeably weaker, my erections aren't as good, and I don't notice the same improvement in morning wood.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is it the malate itself, differences in absorption, or could it just come down to the quality of the supplement? I'd be interested to hear if anyone has found an explanation or had similar results.
I've been trying NoFap for the last 7 years. One thing I've noticed is that whenever I reach a longer streak, I eventually become depressed and start gaining weight. It has happened multiple times, and it makes me wonder if this could be a sign of low testosterone.
I'm not saying NoFap is definitely the cause, but the pattern has been consistent enough that it's hard for me to ignore. Has anyone else experienced depression, weight gain, or symptoms that seemed related to low testosterone during a long streak?
If you've gone through something similar, did you get your hormone levels checked? What did you find, and did things improve over time?
I'd appreciate hearing about your experiences.
I've been trying NoFap for the last 7 years. One thing I've noticed is that whenever I reach a longer streak, I eventually become depressed and start gaining weight. It has happened multiple times, and it makes me wonder if this could be a sign of low testosterone.
I'm not saying NoFap is definitely the cause, but the pattern has been consistent enough that it's hard for me to ignore. Has anyone else experienced depression, weight gain, or symptoms that seemed related to low testosterone during a long streak?
If you've gone through something similar, did you get your hormone levels checked? What did you find, and did things improve over time?
I'd appreciate hearing about your experiences.