So, the other night about 6 hours after a "light day" doing legs, I was woken up to severe hamstring cramps. They lasted for several hours and the next day I was extremely sore. I was trying to figure out what happened and then I realized my sodium levels have been depleted. Yes, that's right, I have not been getting enough salt!
When you live the Chiropractic Lifestyle and avoid processed foods, it's actually really easy to become deficient in salt. Most people have no problem hitting their salt requirements because a lot of food is heavily salted. Eating a clean, healthy, wholesome diet avoids the junk but can lead to deficiencies; especially if you are exercising heavily.
In the midst of the pain and agony I was going through, I managed to hobble over to the salt shaker and I consumed some salt water, and within minutes the cramps subsided.
After experiencing this, I definitely added dill pickles back into my diet!
Stay salty my friends!
Chiropractic Lifestyle Food Supplies:
Pre-Workout Meal 1 ~ Creamy Dutch Chocolate Isalean Shake, 1 scoop Trader Joe's Super Red Drink, 1 scoop 100% Grass Fed Unflavored Whey Protein, 8 oz Organic Pomegranate Juice, and 5 grams creatine.
Post-Workout Meal 2 ~ Creamy Dutch Chocolate Isalean Shake, 1 scoop Trader's Joe's Super Green Drink, 1 scoop 100% Grass Fed Unflavored Whey Protein, 8oz Mixed Berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries), 1 apple, and 3 Organic baby beets
Meal 3 ~ 6 Hard Boiled Large eggs, Spices: Cayenne Pepper, Frank's Hot Sauce, Oregano, Turmeric, TJ's Chili Lime Seasoning Blend, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, 1/4 cup Brown Rice Medley, 2 Tbsp Butter, 2 1/2 cups Brocolli, 6 oz Carrots and 4 oz Crimini Mushrooms.
Meal 4 ~ 10oz Chicken and 1/4 cup Almonds
Post-Workout Meal 2 ~ Creamy Dutch Chocolate Isalean Shake, 1 scoop Trader's Joe's Super Green Drink, 1 scoop 100% Grass Fed Unflavored Whey Protein, 8oz Mixed Berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries), 1 apple, and 3 Organic baby beets
Meal 3 ~ 6 Hard Boiled Large eggs, Spices: Cayenne Pepper, Frank's Hot Sauce, Oregano, Turmeric, TJ's Chili Lime Seasoning Blend, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, 1/4 cup Brown Rice Medley, 2 Tbsp Butter, 2 1/2 cups Brocolli, 6 oz Carrots and 4 oz Crimini Mushrooms.
Meal 4 ~ 10oz Chicken and 1/4 cup Almonds
Beverages ~ 2 servings Organic Green Tea with 2 squeezed lemons, Sparkling Mineral Water, and 10 cups organic black coffee with 2-3oz heavy whipping cream
Macros Break Down:
Total Calories: 2437
241 grams Protein
262 grams Carbohydrates
33 grams Fat
71 grams Fiber
71 grams Fiber
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