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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Why the Best Diet Plan Includes Proper Sleep

Why the Best Diet Plan Includes Proper Sleep
The best diet plan involves adequate sleep. Not sleeping enough impacts your body’s physiology. These physiological changes involve an increase in appetite and a decreased ability to feel satiated from normal food portions. Additionally, sleep deprivation can lead to decreased will power during dieting and a reduced desire to exercise.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Wagner Butte x 2
The setting:  Wagner Butte.....5 miles up with a 2200 ft elevation gain.
A couple of years ago I made it up in 1 hr 20 mins.....today I made it in 1 hr 22 mins......so close.  Then I ran back down and had one of those thoughts that seemed like a good idea at the time.......I decided to go back up, albeit a bit slower since the first time just about killed me.
All in all, I ran a good 2/3 of the 20 miles (and don't forget the 4400 ft elevation gain), and the rest I power hiked and hobbled as fast as these old geezer legs would go.  It didn't help that yesterday I did 1/4 mile of walking lunges, plus some BB front squats and stiff leg dead lifts.


~Feelin' Alive!~ (and a little afraid of what I'll be feelin' tomorrow)

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