ZZZZZZ's--Do you get them?

Calorie counting, carb counting, yoga, bench press, step class, 5k's...that's it, right?

WRONG!!!

We have to SLEEP!

"Sleep???!!!"

That's right...sleep. Our bodies will not function appropriately if we're not getting an adequate amount of sleep. It's just that simple.

We must set goals to begin to reach 7-8 hours of sleep on a consistent basis. Your body demands it. It really does. When you begin a new exercise routine, you will soon discover that your sleep habits improve. This is not an accident! You will feel tired (a natural tired)--not exhaustion due to high-stress levels and poor diet (which is what most people feel when they say they're "tired!")

Begin today...we need to begin making sleep a priority. It's so critical to rounding out your complete new LIFE-CHANGE!

For me, each morning, I do a quick count (after looking at my alarm clock digits) of just how many hours I received the night before...good habit to get into and hold yourself (and ask your trainer to do the same!)

HOW SHOULD I SLEEP?
The Way to Sleep: Sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees. This allows for the appropriate digestion to occur while you're sleeping along with the spine to find correct alignment while sleeping.

Avoid: Sleeping on your stomach. When we sleep in prone position, the back is forced to lie in an unnatural state for too long. Is the prone position good for stretching and working in the gym...yes. But avoid sleeping this way all night long!

OKAY...YOU'RE DONE READING THIS...GO TO SLEEP!!!

-D.W.B.L.