SORENESS. Friend or Foe?

I really do love waking up and feeling sore. I do. Call me a masochist. Whatever. The soreness we experience after workouts are really the body’s natural response to pushing yourself to a higher level of physical activity than it’s normally used to, and a part of our body’s normal process of adaptation. This is an amazing progression in which our body breaks down, then starts the recovery process, heals and rebuilds. As a result, we get stronger (the process of building muscle). We will notice that the soreness usually hits you the second day after your physical activity (DOMS-"Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) and after a day or so of uncomfortable soreness, you get progressively better and soon return to feeling your normal self. So this is something that I love to feel-BUT! If the soreness is messing with your sleep patters, you are angry all the time, you lack appetite-THAN it can lead to overtraining. That's a whole 'nother beast so I suggest you let Google help you with that. The following pic is something I won't do. Not that I CAN'T DO IT, because I CAN, (not really), but I still think it's a cool pic. Plus I would be worried about getting ran over. And that would definitely make me sore.

OK-so today is my oldest daughter's graduation day from 4th grade! Bring on the Summer sand and water. Will post more pics laters. -DB

I need a favor! And...Ultimate Reset Day 8!

So first thing is first. I know I ask you alot of favors. And yes I'm going to ask you for another one. Gather your friends and family and please, for the love, do this simple simple task. All you have to do is; first, go to https://www.facebook.com/CarlDaikelerCEO. LIKE the page first, then find my video (it has my name in it, Demi Bean) if you can't find it look under "posts by others" and you will see it, and then CLICK LIKE ON MY VIDEO. That's it! I've gotta win this-I will send you cupcakes if you can make it happen. Not really. But in my mind I will. Promise. You can watch the video too. I think it's full of hilarity. But you have to go to that page first to watch it. ;) Ok on to the Reset. IT'S DAY 8 YA'LL!! I feel friggin fantastic! I slept amazing, ate an incredible breakfast, and shit, it's almost time to get lunch made, holler! I think I can actually DO THIS. I will admit, in the beginning, I didn't think I could. But I encourage anyone "in that spot"..to hold on..like Wilson Phillips says, and wait it out. It will pass.

Just..hooold onn. For one more day. Or 3. Ok-gotta go prepare lunch, I have no idea what I'm making. I'll fill you in later! -DB p.s. LIKE MY VIDEO PLEAASE!!

I feel like you need a picture

If you click on this pic you can maybe read the words. But you get the idea.
This is a snapshot that was taken (with a night camera), last night, and it pretty much depicts every night in this household. J has an appt with an ENT this week-so praypraypray they shave his septum off the innards of his nose so we can all sleep happy again. There are only so many benadryls I can take to bypass this crap for sleepy time again.

killme-Demi

One of those nights..

I got alot on my brain, and I can't turn it off. I know the importance of sleep and health, so it gets me even more worried. I probably shouldn't have taken that nap earlier, because it always does this to me. But naps are SOOOOO nice on Sundays! It's like a ritual around here!

Lesson learned. Deep breaths, a benedryl, and praying until I fall asleep usually works..combined with a short blog-1-2 punch! I've gotta long day tomorrow-so I definitely need to get this rest. FYI-When you don't get enough rest, it's hard to eat healthy the next day. Your body releases a hormone called "ghuerlin" that signals hunger, so you eat more to keep you awake, in sense. That nasty hormone makes your body crave fatty, sugary carbs though, and it's fierce to deny-so strap on some will power if you ever have one of those nights/days (like I'm having!). I know tomorrow will be a little rough, but I'm just going to tough out the ghuerlin with lots of water!

So another lesson learned for everyone-make sure you get enough rest!

The following is an excerpt from Tony Horton's corner on Sleep:

"...I like Byron Katie's 3 Kinds of Business Theory:

God's Business: The things that happen in this world that are out of my control.

Their Business: The choices other people make based on their life experiences so far.

My Business: The choices I make that shape my life.

Don't waste your time on gossip, ridicule, envy, self-pity, anger, guilt, arrogance, impatience, regret, manipulation, jealousy, fear, worry, and anxiety. It's too stressful, and it destroys the energy you need to stay healthy and fit. If you choose understanding, truth, clarity, patience, devotion, gratitude, acceptance, wisdom, and forgiveness you will have peace of mind and all the energy in the world to do whatever you want.

Sleep:

Sleep does more than make you feel rested. Two recent studies with healthy volunteers demonstrated suppression of immunological function after one night of modest sleep deprivation. The activity of certain white blood cells and the production of chemicals essential for immune system performance significantly decreased. After a good night's sleep, most immune functions went back to baseline levels. About 40% of adults experience sleepiness that interferes with daily activities. Most U.S. adults get less than seven hours of sleep per night during the workweek, while research has determined that certain parameters of immune function are enhanced by more than seven hours of sleep."

I'm definitely a 7-9 hour sleep kind of gal. Anything less, and the crazy woman comes out! LOL -Hope everyone is having a wonderful night :).


In Him and Health-Demi

For your viewing pleasure

I thought this was just hilarious.

This is what Alana looks like, every single night while she is sleeping. No matter how she starts off the night, this is the way she wakes up every day.