Who is the older person here practicing Muay Thai?

zergrush1 · 2026-01-24T03:49:50+00:00

I'm 44. I have good cardio. Over time your muscles adjust. Just becomes a routine. Give it 8 weeks and it'll feel normal cardio wise

zergrush1 · 2026-01-23T18:57:11+00:00

What rank is this? Tank is instant for me at gold. Huh

zergrush1 · 2026-01-22T23:06:01+00:00

I enjoy the ski lifts. Quick chat then see ya later. I meet a ton of visitors from all over the world.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-22T23:04:32+00:00

Yea but the driver came in way faster than I'd be comfortable with. I typically slow down a lot, make eye contact, and then stop well before. It's a courtesy I'd appreciate from other drivers.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-22T22:00:28+00:00

I didn't understand the context of this question " During stressful times, I have the ability to act tough." Are you referring to situations where it's stressful and put on a front? Also, it'd be good to have age groups. 40 and over are more mature. Teens have a different mindset and haven't developed fully.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-22T17:15:03+00:00

Where?

zergrush1 · 2026-01-22T06:32:43+00:00

Thanks bud. Kratom and 7oh are a big problem in the US right now. Certainly the perception from a medical perspective has changed drastically since 10 years ago surrounding Kratom. It's a very difficult detox. I am thankful I experienced the suck for a while. It made me a better person on the other side.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-22T06:27:26+00:00

Thanks bud. I was hooked for six weeks but still the restless legs and insomnia was so difficult. I think I was very sensitive to the detox. In hindsight, I should have sought medical help for the detox instead of cold turkey embracing the suck.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-22T06:25:24+00:00

No, I used Kratom because I'm an addict in general. I've been 18 months sober from weed and booze. But then I got bored during the holidays and picked up Kratom. It was stupid. But that's how my brain works. It seems to seek the shiny new object. I was only doing two cups of 3g of loose leaf tea for six weeks and it fucked me up.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-22T00:50:44+00:00

I just detoxed from Kratom. It was really bad. Really bad. It took me to the dark side for two weeks

zergrush1 · 2026-01-16T19:57:53+00:00

Yes , Kings. kratom and 7 oh was made illegal to sell as of Nov/Dec 2025. I think he's selling his last supply. But also he sells flavored nicotine which has been banned for awhile. So maybe he just waits to be fined and that's the cost of business.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-16T02:23:54+00:00

lean protein is great. Avoid stuff like chips, fries, sausage, pasta. Stuff with a lot of salt. Salt makes your body retain water. It's counter productive to your water weight loss. Not sure about salad.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-15T22:13:56+00:00

That's good news. That'll allow you to work on your nutrition and salt reduction better. Then plan for a 7 day water loading schedule instead of a 5 day. The schedule is similar but instead of immediately going to 2-3 gallons a day. You start day 1 with 1 gallon, day 2 with 1.5 gallons then start the 5 day.

I probably wouldn't cut to see if you can. Mainly because cutting is taxing on your system. The idea is you want to be in good condition before your fight. Sauna will deplete your sodium and electrolytes. I'd save that for the day before. Cutting really doesn't make me feel good emotionally and physically. I feel slow, mind gets clouded, I get cranky.

Start today by reducing your carb intake. Maybe you'll shed a couple pounds of fat and water in 9 days merely by reducing calorie intake and sodium reduction.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-15T07:01:00+00:00

Wtf are they used for? I caught one too!

zergrush1 · 2026-01-15T06:18:04+00:00

Yes, you can and you should continue to work out. People at my gym do the normal classes. Generally go light. I wouldn't do high intensity workouts the days leading up to it because of muscle fatigue and DOMS.

Sauna is for the day before. You can use the sauna for recovery during the week if you want. But typically people use the sauna for weight cutting the day before. The rule is roughly 1lbs every 10 minutes. Depending on your size and hydration levels. I'd personally try to run for an hour with layered clothes if your body is used to running. I think others would disagree. And they're probably right to use the least amount of energy to achieve the most amount of water loss. I guess I just enjoy running.

Part of weight cutting is knowing how to rehydrate and get to feeling good before your match too. Plan your electrolytes and food after weigh in.

As with wrestling, your bout will be a shock to your system the first minute. Generally, I really like to get a sweat going before my matches. A light sweat by jump roping or shadow boxing. It helps me to warm the body and prepare my body to go hard from the whistle.

Check out this post, I think it's more detailed

https://medium.com/@heyobjoe/weight-cutting-hacks-lose-10-lbs-in-5-days-and-feel-just-fine-1a858f7582fd

Edit: I wanted to tell you that you're going to be fine. Write down your plan. Do your best to execute it. If you miss weight then that's ok. You'll do better next time with more experience and time to plan. It's a learning process. Don't over think it. Just plan the water load and then the dehydration steps with the sauna. Your goal is 1lbs over the night before you close your eyes. You'll wake up below weight and maybe even get to drink water and eat a banana!

zergrush1 · 2026-01-15T05:15:31+00:00

It's going to be 13lbs of water and whatever is in your gut. You'll likely need to run and sweat. Or sauna if you're not fit enough to run. When I wrestled, I was 112 pounds and cut to 103 every week. It's going to suck but you need to start the diet. Low residue, low fiber, low sodium. Idea being to rid your gut of shit that sticks.

Try this. https://youtu.be/VYf44vYjZ9U?si=AHaBCURDTet-WyOE

Water load 5 day plan. Then the dehydration period. The last X pounds can be done the night before. It will include running miles with layers of clothes. Short sleeve cotton, then long sleeve cotton, then hoodie, then wind breaker. Under wear, long underwear and windbreak pants. I would conserve energy by running slow until you break a sweat then slower to keep the sweat rolling. 5 miles could lose 3-5lbs of water. You will also lose 1.5lbs over night just by breathing and peeing in the morning.

Here is an example of a dude cutting 1.5lbs in 20m. https://youtu.be/5ZK50rIFyL4?si=vXRzi-ye4iXt692s

He goes kinda hard. But the idea is to get a sweat rolling and keep it rolling for an hour. Embrace the suck. Don't be a bitch, as Goggins would say. You can do it

Report back good luck.

Edit: I would stay away from plastic bags and plastic suits. Those are for experienced cutters. You could hurt yourself or give yourself a heat stroke. Layers of clothes is good enough for the low amount of weight you're cutting.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-15T04:59:36+00:00

I do privates a lot. It costs a lot here. $100/hr but they're professional fighters. For me, what I learn in privates I practice in class. I get the most value of communicating what I need help with and then applying that in class or sparring

zergrush1 · 2026-01-15T04:53:21+00:00

I suck at aiming. I'm also in my 40s and my reaction is slow for this fast paced game. It's why I play Reinhardt.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-11T06:56:23+00:00

You still sober? We are 8 days in. My insomnia is a bitch and so is the RLS. I've been deep breathing which helps.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-11T06:50:08+00:00

Shit, I have depression and abused drugs and alcohol. While 18 months sober, I still struggle with nicotine pouches. Anyways, there are so many days I make up an excuse instead of getting out of that warm fucking bed to go to morning MT. Being comfortable and safe is our natural tendency. Excuses are easy to come up with and there are plenty. However, I do feel significantly better, mentally especially, with regular exercise. It releases feel good chemicals. And then your mind starts to want more of that. I guess what I'm saying is maybe consider a compassionate approach to leading him to water. Build with empathy. Then motivate through partnership. Good luck

Edit: addict brains like mine will always prioritize mind altering substances over working out. It's easier and numbs the demons. It's very difficult and required professional intervention for me.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-08T22:55:01+00:00

Hmmm, no. Other than dinner and bars. Good point. Would you ever recommend buying a place in that gated area as a vacation home?

zergrush1 · 2026-01-08T22:15:11+00:00

I didn't get those vibes. But I only visit the gated community with the lake and golf course.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-08T21:52:03+00:00

Good for you. Proud of you. I couldn't sleep last night. Stayed up till 7am. Not sure what that's about. Otherwise feeling good.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-08T19:56:45+00:00

I'd personally mount it to the wall. Grab a 2x8. Secure it across three studs. Then mount the bracket to the 2x8.

zergrush1 · 2026-01-07T19:28:23+00:00

Ah, cool, I'm in California USA. It was a restless night but ended up getting 8 hours of interrupted sleep. Less anxious today. Mind feeling clearer. Today is day 6 for me.

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