[Monger]

Originally Posted by MikeMartial

Everything seems solid, so I'd guess cortisol, too. If this is a regular pattern, I'd suggest:

• Increasing fat intake
• PWO do contrast showers; cycle 2 minutes hot, 1 minute cold. The temp difference between hot/cold is the key. End on a cold cycle.
• Schedule in active recovery after a heavy lifting day. This could be anything from light high-ish rep lifting in a full ROM (just to break a sweat---not metcon) to LSD work.
• Try adding GABA to your ZMA. I get mine at Bulk Nutrition
• Without a doubt, add phospholipids. There's packaged cortisol blockers, but they can be pricey. Greens+ has a plethora of benefits, and lecithin is totally dirt cheap.

Speaking of active recovery, my mountain bike and a single-track trail are screaming my name. Keep us updated on how things go, Take.

Great post, Mike. I forgot about the active recovery but that could help a lot.