So I did my first workout yesterday and it was pretty extreme. I wasn't able to keep up with the instructors, but that meant more time for rest...which was nice. I woke up this morning and felt some muscles that I haven't felt in a while. Many people ask me, why do I get so sore the next day, or even two days after I workout? The phenomenon is called DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness). This happens becuase you are actually breaking down some of the muscle fibers when you do resistance training. This breakdown allows your muscle fibers to regenerate into bigger, stronger fibers. This process causes a little swelling in the tissue which can put pressure on the surrounding nerves, causing some of the pain that you feel. (There are some that suggest that the build up of lactic acid in the muscle also contributes to the pain.) So it is a healthy, natural process, in which the muscles are regenerating. If you get too sore, don't be afraid to use a little ice, and make sure you are drinking enough water.
My diet went pretty good yesterday. I had eggs and fruit for breakfast. My wonderful wife made a lettuce wrap with chicken, apples, raisens and cheese for lunch. For dinner we had some salmon, a salad, and some peas. The only thing I regret about yesterday is that I told my 3 year old not to pee (pea) on himself, which only made him want to dump his peas in his lap. Funny at the time, but I can see myself explaining to his 1st grade teacher in a couple of years, why he likes to dump peas in his lap.
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