| I've done a bit of strength training and lifting but have been out of it since the middle of last year and need to get back into it. Trying to do things the "right" way and just beginning my real education on the subject.
I have found that having a protein shake right after my workout helps reduce how sore I get in the following days. (I am always fine the day after lifting, it's the day after that when I get really sore). I'm not sure if an equal amount of non-powdered protein would have the same effect but I'm sure it probably would.
I'm looking forward to learning from you guys, any suggestions or tips are much appreciated. Any good forums out there for guys that want to get bigger/leaner but not necessarily pro level? I'm checking out the sites that Scratch listed now; pretty sure he meant stronglifts .com
-Jade
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Diagnosed 11/16/2007 - Hospitalized with severe DKA.
11/16/2007 A1C - 12.8 
01/16/2008 A1C - 7.5 
Pumping with Minimed 722 and CGMS since 2/26/2008.
Previously used Novolog in Flexpen and Lantus in Solostar Pen.
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