Mood Changes and Protein

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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Myways2 Posts: 39 Joined: 2002/10/31	2002/11/27, 06:14 PM Okay this is going to seem off the wall, but have any of you experienced any mood swings from taking protein supplements???...or from increasing muscle mass??? I have found myself a little more aggitated lately and I'm taking some cheap protein supplement only...the only hypothesis I can come up with is maybe from doing weights my testosterone levels the little there are because I am a female, are rising thus making me more aggressive??? Anyway, any feedback would be great. :)

Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/11/27, 09:22 PM Hmmmmm....Is there any aspertame in the protien? And are you consuming caffeine in any form? -------------- The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you are not in shape for it, it is too far to walk back! Franklin P. Jones Ivan Montreal Canada
lewdog_55 Posts: 383 Joined: 2002/01/23	2002/11/28, 02:24 PM I have no idea. I have felt so much better since I started training and consuming protein. I think it might be something else in your life or diet that is causing it.
ltroisi Posts: 764 Joined: 2001/11/06	2002/12/01, 08:21 AM Protein has a positive effect on the brains' neurotransmitters...it is recommended for those who are depressed to increase protein intake. I would look to food additives, caffine. -------------- There is no substitute for hard work.... Leslie
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/12/02, 11:33 AM That or look at if you are overtraining, aggitation and such is a sign of it..... -------------- IF THE SWEAT AIN'T IN YOUR EYES, AND IT AIN'T STINGING, THEN YOU AIN'T LIFTIN!
Myways2 Posts: 39 Joined: 2002/10/31	2002/12/02, 03:16 PM Well I do my entire body 3x/week and 20 minutes of cardio right after that. and then on my off days I do HIIT. Even that is only for 20 minutes. I give myself two days of rest and start all over, so compared to what others are doing I wouldnt say that is overtraining???...I am also noticing that I am more tired too...I thought when you exercised reguarily you didn't need as much sleep no???...who knows, maybe it is just one of those things needing to be chalked up to mystery...ah well, im feeling better anyway...so im opting for the mystery solution. Thanks for all your imput though :)
Myways2 Posts: 39 Joined: 2002/10/31	2002/12/02, 03:16 PM Well I do my entire body 3x/week and 20 minutes of cardio right after that. and then on my off days I do HIIT. Even that is only for 20 minutes. I give myself two days of rest and start all over, so compared to what others are doing I wouldnt say that is overtraining???...I am also noticing that I am more tired too...I thought when you exercised reguarily you didn't need as much sleep no???...who knows, maybe it is just one of those things needing to be chalked up to mystery...ah well, im feeling better anyway...so im opting for the mystery solution. Thanks for all your imput though :)
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/12/02, 03:21 PM How long ahve you been training this way without a long break like a week? One othe sign of overtraining is being tired, having no desire to go into the gym, grumpyness, flu like illness, low hunger, not to mention the aggressiveness....if you have any of these take a few days off...see what happens -------------- IF THE SWEAT AIN'T IN YOUR EYES, AND IT AIN'T STINGING, THEN YOU AIN'T LIFTIN!
Myways2 Posts: 39 Joined: 2002/10/31	2002/12/02, 03:26 PM uhhh...this is my fifth week and low and behold i am sick again too...no appetite as a matter of fact i am having a hard time eating over 1100 cals a day...but I heard that you cant go more than 3 days without exercise and weight training before you start to lose stamina, endurance and all that...is this just a myth? :)
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/12/02, 03:37 PM Are you supplementing any vitamins? Tiredness is a sign of vitamin deficit. I used to yawn while training. I started taking the vitamins and no more tiredness and yawning. -------------- The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you are not in shape for it, it is too far to walk back! Franklin P. Jones Ivan Montreal Canada
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/12/02, 03:42 PM It sounds like 2 things either you have a cold coming on...or overtraining ( not to sure since you have been doing it for only 5 weeks). Yes it is myth that just s few days you will loose gains a month now you are talking about losing. take a few days off and call me in the morning. Total rest just do normal activity...if that does not help, maybe go to doc, or look t you total cals per day....if you ar enot eating enough of all the crabs protein and fats you will get tired... -------------- IF THE SWEAT AIN'T IN YOUR EYES, AND IT AIN'T STINGING, THEN YOU AIN'T LIFTIN!
Myways2 Posts: 39 Joined: 2002/10/31	2002/12/02, 05:53 PM I am congested, and I do have the sniffles...(for the third time in the last five weeks)...Maybe you are right Mutt maybe I just need to take a break and allow this bug to get out of my system...As for the vitamins, yes I am finishing my pre/post natal vitamins (why waste them) so I am getting more than I actually need in the vit. and min. department...I guess I am concerned that I will get too comfortable on my break and not want to come back to this...(historical pattern) but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do...thanks for your help. :)
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/12/02, 05:55 PM I find it helpful to still read most posts here even while on break, makes it easier to gfet going again. -------------- IF THE SWEAT AIN'T IN YOUR EYES, AND IT AIN'T STINGING, THEN YOU AIN'T LIFTIN!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/12/02, 06:19 PM Agree with staying in tune here Mutt....Big booster! -------------- The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you are not in shape for it, it is too far to walk back! Franklin P. Jones Ivan Montreal Canada