I remember sleeping more when I was young. Somewhere in my mid-20's, I started getting less sleep. It started when I went into business and began dealing with the real pressures of life. My health suffered, but I did not see the actual effects until my late 30's.
I GOT FAT!
This obesity was the result of poor nutrition, lack of exercise and crappy sleep. We all know to eat right and exercise, but are you sleeping well?
I had to directly address the sleep problem just like the more obvious concerns like diet and exercise.
The damage was severe but not something I was unable to tackle.
My degeneration had been a
slow creep that lasted until age 45 where I went from 190 pounds up
to almost 280 pounds. I was a borderline diabetic, suffered high
blood pressure, high cholesterol, had to use a C-Pap to breathe at
night and looked and felt horrible all the time. Something had to
change, so I decided it had to be me.
It was
simple but hard. I did not take any supplements or subscribe to any
“diets”.
I ate lean
meats, fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, nuts and low fat dairy
– simple. I trained both cardio and strength daily as well as addressed the sleep issue. My progress was 50% nutrition and 25% exercise and 25% sleep and overall rest. We need all issues addressed to
reach our health and fitness goals.
Today, I am
in my 50's with the health of guys half my age. If I can do it, so
can you!
ALL IS POSSIBLE!
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