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Sleep... What not to do.

What better time to blog about what not to do when it comes to sleep other than at 1:00am on a Monday night? I am the king at not sleeping - not something I am proud of because I am sure a lot of us realize how bad it really is for our bodies. I was clinically diagnosed with insomnia at a young age, so not sleeping is something I am used to. It has gotten better with age and some months are better than others. I can wake up at five in the morning and have a full day of being busy and still not be able to sleep before midnight. Sleep is very important for our overall health - it's the fuel our brains need. Getting a full night of sleep helps with or cognitive function as well as our physical state, especially if we did any sort of physical activity that day it is important for recovery. Sleeping issues are always something that have been a part of my life and always probably will be. I have designed night time rituals that help aid in me falling asleep but they aren't always eff...

Long Weekends Off

I hope everyone enjoyed the time they had with their family and friends for the holidays, I know I did! However have you ever noticed how quickly your fitness routine can take a plummet during a holiday weekend - I know I have. Sometimes it isn't even your fault either yanno? Gym is closed, time is spent with friends you see twice a year or family you don't see often, going to other people's houses for your second dinner of the night, it takes a toll. No worries though! Don't let a weekend full of fattening foods and beer get your feeling soggy. A new week is about to start which means it's time to get back in the swing of things physically and mentally. One weekend away from the gym or exercise won't kill ya, it's good for ya. It's a nice physical and mental relax. It's a way to give your body and your muscles a break from the daily carnage of a busy life and time beating them up at the gym. Time to come back with a full stomach and a good outlook t...