Unless a miracle happens I won't be able to compete this year, bugger!
Way too busy with training business which brings me to the topic of adrenals and stress. Whenever I make the decision to compete its always when I am in my most powerful state like jut after a break. But when you have high standards and you know there certain things you need to do to win but don't have the time what do you do?
If you suffer from early morning fatigue and trouble sleeping and night you could have whats called a reverse cortisol pattern. There are many variations of this but lets work on this for now as its so common.
The first step is Omega 3's high in 'DHA' content which assists brain function
The next step is Carnitine and preferably the acetylatyed form as it helps with energy production especially when combined with fish oils. The acetylated form crossess the blood brain more readily waking you up without draining adrena function.
Thirdly rotate licorice supreme weekly with holy basil.
Licorice increases cortisol the energy hormone when you need it most in the morning, while holy basil helps reset your neurotransmitters and address' mental fatigue.
Combine with Yin Builder 2-4 caps breakfast lunch and you will be able to handle more stress.
But in the end you need to manage your lifestyle. That is get 8 hours sleep a night with maybe just one late night a week instead of 5 nights yeah!
Stretching at night helps as well as more Yin activities i.e. yoga, massage. Don't laugh the most successful athletes in the world do these things to manage their high training loads your load maybe just different.
Adrenal fatigue comes in many stages it not a quick fix but can be managed. There are many other strategies I use with myself and my clients. In today's stressful world it needs to be manged constantly unless you have no stress.
Oh I'll still be at around 8.0% don't what too get fat lol!
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