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Well hell. I am one of those guys who will never admit when his ass was kicked. Well, I got a major league ass kicking about three weeks ago. I caught the Norovirus .... the Sydney Strain. And, it's still making me it's bitch.
Here's the summary:
Did not eat or drink at all for the first two days.... Sipped water and ate a few Saltine Crackers the third day.
Lost 18 lbs by the 3rd day (from 205 to 187) Lost 10 more pounds in the next two days (187 to 177)
Began drinking as much as possible had NO appetite at all. Forced myself to eat but could NOT eat Tuna, Cottage Cheese, Greek Yogurt, Carrots, Chicken (The five staples of my diet).
I lost 1/2 inch in my neck, 1/2 inch off each bicep, Chest is smaller, lost 1+ inches off my waist, lost 3/4 inch off each quad.
In other words, I got wiped the fuck out.
I have allowed myself to eat anything I can/want just for the calories and I am trying to drink a gallon a day of water. It took almost two weeks of heavy water consumption to feel somewhat hydrated.
Three weeks plus later and I still have stomach cramps and my digestive system is still 'Not Right'.
I took some very good Pro-Biotics and ended up taking them too long I think. (Explosive every 45 minutes)
I am on the verge of running a dirty bulk just to get back to 200.
I was 5'10" 245 for the last 15 years.... two years ago I recomped and ran 26+ miles a week (outdoors). I got down to 170 and then leaned bulked for over a year and hit 200. Now, I am back to where I was before I lean bulked. I have lost a solid year of gains.
Anyway, all of this to say- Brothers, you do not want any part of this fucking 'Sydney' strain of the Norovirus. I am gradually picking up a few pounds but I have decided to revamp my workouts, re-examine my diet, see the doctor about my elbow, and take off until March 1st from any lifting. I am going to have to give my old body some rest... as in a couple of weeks. It's time to step by step rebuild both mentally and physically.
I still have waves of nausea, mild but constant stomach cramps and no strength. I have never had an ass beating like this one before.
I hope and pray you do not catch this....
Much Respect,
Vette
Here's the summary:
Did not eat or drink at all for the first two days.... Sipped water and ate a few Saltine Crackers the third day.
Lost 18 lbs by the 3rd day (from 205 to 187) Lost 10 more pounds in the next two days (187 to 177)
Began drinking as much as possible had NO appetite at all. Forced myself to eat but could NOT eat Tuna, Cottage Cheese, Greek Yogurt, Carrots, Chicken (The five staples of my diet).
I lost 1/2 inch in my neck, 1/2 inch off each bicep, Chest is smaller, lost 1+ inches off my waist, lost 3/4 inch off each quad.
In other words, I got wiped the fuck out.
I have allowed myself to eat anything I can/want just for the calories and I am trying to drink a gallon a day of water. It took almost two weeks of heavy water consumption to feel somewhat hydrated.
Three weeks plus later and I still have stomach cramps and my digestive system is still 'Not Right'.
I took some very good Pro-Biotics and ended up taking them too long I think. (Explosive every 45 minutes)
I am on the verge of running a dirty bulk just to get back to 200.
I was 5'10" 245 for the last 15 years.... two years ago I recomped and ran 26+ miles a week (outdoors). I got down to 170 and then leaned bulked for over a year and hit 200. Now, I am back to where I was before I lean bulked. I have lost a solid year of gains.
Anyway, all of this to say- Brothers, you do not want any part of this fucking 'Sydney' strain of the Norovirus. I am gradually picking up a few pounds but I have decided to revamp my workouts, re-examine my diet, see the doctor about my elbow, and take off until March 1st from any lifting. I am going to have to give my old body some rest... as in a couple of weeks. It's time to step by step rebuild both mentally and physically.
I still have waves of nausea, mild but constant stomach cramps and no strength. I have never had an ass beating like this one before.
I hope and pray you do not catch this....
Much Respect,
Vette