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Get Your Run On!

running_doctor001 That’s right it’s time for the Annual D.O. Dash.

5k Starts at 8a.m.. Registration on race day is $25. That my friend is a bargain!

Race day parking is Lot C same as for Boot Camp.

This race is hosted by the TCOM Class of 2012.

All proceeds go to the Cardiovascular Research Institute.

If you go fast you can be eating breakfast at the Ol’ South Pancake House by 9a.m.!

Great host. Great cause. And it’s in your neighborhood. What can beat that?

See you then.

50 Reasons to Never Miss a Workout

tbfIts easy for you get caught up  thinking that your workout as just another chore. This happens when you lose sight of why you are training in the first place.  No matter what your goals or motivation, be it losing weight, toning up, or getting ready for a special event. You’ve got to have a REASON to do it. Having clarity of your Reason motivates you.

And the same reason will not always be the motivator.

Starting to feel that motivation slip?  Struggling to find a reason to keep making it to the gym?  Choose from this list and add your own in the comments.

  1. to lose the weight for good
  2. to add years to your life
  3. And life to your years
  4. smaller dress
  5. look better naked
  6. prove you can do it
  7. prove it to those who said you can’t
  8. look 10 years younger
  9. fit into that bikini
  10. for Michelle Obama’s arms
  11. the only”me time” all day
  12. because you beat cancer
  13. to love your reflection in the mirror
  14. achieve a set goal
  15. follow through with your commitment
  16. to be there to take care of  your loved ones
  17. to be the best you that you can be everyday
  18. Wedding
  19. strapless dress
  20. relieve stress
  21. work that anger out
  22. be the envy of the reunion
  23. to be able to do real push-ups
  24. look awesome in a halter top
  25. fit into your clothes again
  26. because the fat won’t burn itself
  27. get rid of that belly. Now
  28. to beat the middle age bulge
  29. to drop the “I quit smoking” weight
  30. climb a flight of stairs without getting winded
  31. get stronger
  32. tight toned abs
  33. slimmer shapely hips and thighs
  34. banish cellulite
  35. be around to play with your kids/grandkids
  36. to get back into the dating game
  37. turn heads when you walk into a room
  38. to go faster
  39. Are you her sister? No I’m her mother.
  40. I’ll need that dress in a smaller size, please
  41. improve your sex life
  42. improve your partners sex life
  43. get rid back pain
  44. because dieting alone sucks
  45. because you want to run a mile
  46. to get your Om on
  47. to smoke cigars and drink wine
  48. to make friends
  49. to be more productive all day long
  50. because this life is not a dress rehearsal

If you find yourself  caught up in the grind of your training as opposed to looking at the big picture of what you are working for, or if you are even just having a “blah”  day, check back to this list of 50 Reasons to Never Miss a Workout.  I guarantee you’ll find at least one that will give you that kick in the butt to make it happen.

What’s your reason?

Sleep: An Important Part of the Weight Loss Equation

sleepAdults are supposed to get 8 hours of sleep a night- its almost laughable, right?  You need more hours in your day to get everything done, the last thing you think about is carving out a few extra hours for sleep.

You know you should sleep more, but you often squeak by with 5-6 hours, sometimes less. You wake up, have a cup of coffee, and feel fine.  So those lost  hours aren’t a big deal, right?

Sleep isn’t just to make you not feel sleepy. If that were so, we would all trade sleep for 10 cans of Red Bull and some Clear Eyes.  Sleep is very important for many bodily functions, and is imperative to weight loss.

Lack of sleep can cause:

  • Disruption of the response fat cells have to the food you eat and the calories you burn.  In other words, fat cells don’t break down properly, or at all, when you do not receive enough sleep.
  • Hormone levels are disrupted, causing hunger, weight gain, irritability, delayed or slowed motor function and mental process.
  • Sleep loss can cause lack of desire and motivation.
  • The brain solidifies learning and memories created through the day during sleep. If this process is cut short or delayed, the brain does not retain this information correctly or in its entirety.
  • Muscle fibers torn during exercise heal during rest and sleep.  Sleep is a must to make sure you are receiving all the benefits from your workouts.

To get the best sleep, avoid caffeine and exercise for 4 hours before bed time and try and get to bed the same time every night.  This is where morning workouts are your best friend– waking up early may seen counter intuitive to getting more sleep, but if you get your workout out of the way in the morning, that opens up your evening to get to bed earlier.  Research shows sleep deprivation is actually a big factor in keeping you inactive and your energy low.

I know you think there are already not enough hours in your day, but you have to find them.  You have to make priorities, and your health is your number one priority.  You are going to have to make time for things that will get you to your weight loss goals, including sleep.

If you cannot get enough sleep at night, naps are better than nothing- but the deep, uninterrupted sleep achieved at night is when most of the above processes happen, so make time for your 8 hours of ZZZ’s.