Just wanting to check in and get a pulse on how everyone is feeling today. I hope you're all doing awesome! So I just have to tell you...
I GOT 9 FRIGGIN' HOURS OF SLEEP LAST NIGHT!!! I was between the sheets, and konked out by 9:30! Let me tell you, I woke up this morning ready to take on the world!!! MUAHAHA! Truly, the benefits of getting enough sleep are huge. Our bodies grow and repair themselves while we sleep. Our brains, immune system, and muscles all repair; and our bodies produce Human Growth Hormone which aids in cellular regeneration. Think of those sore muscles after the WOD you did...sleepy time is repair time for them. Mark Sisson, the Grokfather, has a really great post about sleep, that I highly recommend you read: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-definitive-guide-to-sleep/
It's a bit long, but it's incredibly informative! There are also several links at the end to other posts Sisson has on sleep. His blog http://www.marksdailyapple.com/ has a ton of great information regarding the Primal lifestyle. He's got great recipes too! =)
Another post to reference if you want some helpful hints on how to get a better night's sleep, check out this post by Julien Smith on Robb Wolf's site: http://robbwolf.com/2010/12/31/easy-ways-to-be-a-sleep-viking-in-2011/ He lists 5 easy way to aid you in getting some seriously restful shuteye. NOTE: You want to add http://robbwolf.com/ to your favorites if you are rocking the Paleo lifestyle. You can search his site for all sort of awesomeness, and get answers to questions you didn't even know you had!
Go forth and read...then get some bitchin' sleep!
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Well today (about 1 week in for me) was a little rough. I was hungry all day, so I ate ALL Paleo but felt like I ate a ton. Most likely normal amount for most, but for someone that is a total speratic eater it was hard. Plus I avoided my grande half n half afternoon latte that would normally keep me happy til dinner, if I ate dinner. How about the rest of you???
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