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I keep getting quad cramps above the knee every time i go hiking. Is this a nutrition issue or just overall shape?Want to preface this by saying i plan to see a dr or even nutritionist next week. However right now I'm on a hiking trip, so just kind of hoping for any quick advice.I'm 30M in good shape and health, but cardio has never been huge for me. Lately I've been doing spin a few times a week trying to change that habit. I've been hiking for a few years and never had any issues until the past year or so. All of a sudden every single hike i do, once it starts to get challenging i get bad cramps in both my quads right above the knee on the inner side.I've been trying to totally change my hydration habits, drinking a lot before and during the hike. Gatorade before and during, even tried supplementing with those emergency electrolyte packs. No change.I know it's a long shot but anyone ever had this start to happen and figure out how to fix? Or is it just getting in better shape?
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Lack of calcium or potassium and dehydration is the most common cause- I dont think this needs a doctor but do take more than just a light supplement. A banana is actually perfect for preventing cramps.
Nutrition questionI've been really good about monitoring calories, saturated fats, etc for a while and have lost quite a bit of weight. Is it wrong to splurge for a single night? I'll be having pizza with my folks and don't want to mess with my overall health.
I am not in the slightest concerned about you eating pizza for the evening. What worries me is the general context here, what is your relationship with food like? How much do you weigh and how quickly are you losing weight? If you're counting calories, how many do you eat in a day?