The Trio Challenge: "I just kept running, and running, and running"

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

"I just kept running, and running, and running"

So today I started Week 4 of the 5K training app. It consisted of a 3 minute run, 1.30 minute walk, 5 minute run, 2.30 walk, then a repeat of that sequence. Although I dreaded the 5 minute runs, overall it was pretty smooth to complete. I think I have found my grove and my correct speed to not tire myself out.

We then ended with the typical sit up, push up, incline cool down.

Yesterday, I hit the random selection on the elliptical. Man, does that thing make you sweat. I was drenched after that workout. Thing said I burned over 400 calories.

Tomorrow we hit the chest and back...P90X style.

In the first month of this "journey", I can say that this is what I have needed to do for a long time. I have a good support system all around and has made me stay accountable. My clothes are fitting better and I just feel better in general. I am down about 6 total pounds, from when I started this, and definitively down some inches. Thank you to everyone who has talked to me about the blog and supported us through this. Your encouragement drives us and your kind words motivate us. We will keep updating, if you all are still reading. Talk to you all soon.

Peace - John

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Negative Effects of Sleepiness

According to WebMed, the effects that the lack of proper sleep can have a huge impact on your body. Such an impact that many problems that we treat by other means can be cured by a solid sleep regiment. Below are the Top 10 negative effects that lack of sleep can have on your body.

1. Sleepines can cause accidents- Not just related to vehicles, simple things like spilling your drink, dropping a knife. Eye & hand coordination suffer.

2. Sleepiness dumbs you down- Its amazing the amount of impact that sleepiness can have on your cognitive responses. Your ability to concerntrate, problem solve, comprehend are all effected.

3. Sleepiness attacks the body- Routine lack of sleep can dramtically increase your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, & irregular heart beats

4. Sleepiness kills your sex drive- self explanatory

5. Sleepiness is depressing- Consistent periods of time without proper sleep contribute to anger issues, stress and mental exhaustion. All of these can casuse the feeling of depression.

6. Sleepiness ages your skin- With improper sleep you body can release more stress hormone cortisol. Excess cortisol can break down skin collagen a protein that keeps skin smooth and elastic.

7. Sleepiness makes you forgetful-Can affect the part of the brian responsible for consolidating memory.

8. Sleepiness can contribute to weight gain- Lack of sleep actually increases your appetite and as result you will eat more. One of the best ways to combat weight gain, is proper sleep and hydration. Those who do not sleep properly have a 30% more chance of being obese.

9. Lack of sleep may increase risk of death- British researchers found in a study of over 10,000 civil servants who cut their sleep to fewer than 7 hours of sleep nearly doubled their risk of death from all causes.

10. Sleep loss impairs judgment, especially about sleep-Lack of sleep can affect your ability to make sound judgements. In critical situations or quick thinking opportunities, a person who gets 6 or less hours of sleep a night loose their ability to make good judgement calls. In fact most believe they have "gotten used to sleep deprivation" however their abilty for accessing situations, problem solving, organizing tasks quickly and thinking outside the box are greatly impacted in a negative way.