Highlander1988
Explorer
A 38 year old from the Midwest in search of some help with my physique and strength.
A few years back a viral illness or possibly parasitic infection hit and 200lbs became 160lbs . Nearly all of strength and muscle went with it. Intense fatigue was part of it but righting the ship and getting my weight and cardiovascular health back was managed, while strength and physique are still lagging far behind.
Crossfit and lifting have been happening 3-5 days a week for 4 years now, and every time some momentum builds and stronger feels possible, an injury shows up and recovery takes forever so I regress. Honestly, the weakest guy in my entire gym is probably me. A former D1 athlete, so constantly getting outlifted by new dudes and girls is very frustrating.
Drinking and unhealthy eating aren't habits of mine, and macros have been tracked on and off for awhile now. Getting enough calories to fuel recovery and muscle growth is a struggle.
Reading through these threads on this website to figure out what the heck my options are is what I look forward to.
A few years back a viral illness or possibly parasitic infection hit and 200lbs became 160lbs . Nearly all of strength and muscle went with it. Intense fatigue was part of it but righting the ship and getting my weight and cardiovascular health back was managed, while strength and physique are still lagging far behind.
Crossfit and lifting have been happening 3-5 days a week for 4 years now, and every time some momentum builds and stronger feels possible, an injury shows up and recovery takes forever so I regress. Honestly, the weakest guy in my entire gym is probably me. A former D1 athlete, so constantly getting outlifted by new dudes and girls is very frustrating.
Drinking and unhealthy eating aren't habits of mine, and macros have been tracked on and off for awhile now. Getting enough calories to fuel recovery and muscle growth is a struggle.
Reading through these threads on this website to figure out what the heck my options are is what I look forward to.