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Good Afternoon, FS Warriors! Why can't I have an alarm clock that speaks to me in a soft pleasant voice like Hal on 2001 A Space Odyssey? Instead, mine shouts at me in monosyllabic shrieks. Ughhh! 3:30 AM. I hit the snooze button, and again, and again. I wanted to run this morning, even looked forward to it. I just didn't want to get up to do it - but I did. I opted for the treadmill. I was already running late, but I had pre-programmed the treadmill just in case. Easy 3 miles. Warmed up for 1/2 mile. Ran 3 miles at an easy pace, and then cooled down for a half mile; 4 miles total. Honestly, I felt better after my run. I was glad I did it. I knew I would be glad I did it. I just didn't want to get up to did it.
Today, we had our quarterly potluck. I told the team to name their poison; they chose a taco bar. Tacos it is, or was. As usual, much more than 17 people could possibly eat in one afternoon. A good time was had by all. Unfortunately, the meal did not come with a nap. I want to go to bed. I've still got another hour to go here at work, and I have worship practice tonight at 6:00. Cancelled last night because everyone has been sick. I have to watch it on the running; I know if I wear my own defenses down, I will be joining the masses. So far so good.
Had sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, squash (the kind that tastes almost like sweet potatoes) and chicken kielbasa last night. Could have been worse. I have been lax in tracking my intake. I think I did better yesterday than today. I had two burritos and some kind of bean salad.
I can tell when I cross the boundaries of sleep deprivation; fifteen minutes can make all the difference in the world when you only get 5 1/2 hours to begin with. I have to watch that. I know we joke about that, but if I am going to continue to get only 5 1/2 hours of sleep, I can't keep pushing the envelope and get 5 one night and 5 1/4 hours another. It affects my weight loss and my running performance, not to mention my alertness at work. I think my truck knows its own way to work. I'm OK running in the cool air, and then the shower, but when I get in the truck to come to work, then that's when I want to catch up on that other 1/2 hour I missed.
Well, enough of this rambling. I will see you all Friday. Have a wonderful evening! Toodles!
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We had taco night here last Fri (gson & me) and yeah, even though I started out w/the plan to have taco salad, heavier on the salad.. that didn't last. Those corn tortillas are crazy good aren't they? You do need more sleep. Perhaps you could get an alarm clock that wakes with soft tones or a relaxing song? It has to be a jolt especially that early in the morning. Have a good Eve, DK.
16 Oct 14 by member: FullaBella
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Be careful out there! Those are great reasons to get your full amount of required rest even over weight loss goals. Safe driving and building your resistance to ward off the germs. Stay healthy and keep motivating us with your incredible discipline.
16 Oct 14 by member: ChicaLean
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I 100% agree with you....if my dog wakes me up 30 minutes before my alarm, I am DEAD for the entire day...
16 Oct 14 by member: Socolova
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It is always a good thing to get up in the morning :) Good discipline with the running!! Hope you get the rest you need. Please don't let those bad germs catch you!
16 Oct 14 by member: kattay
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Dedication, discipline and devotion, all bases covered. Keep up the great work and take real good care of yourself. Have a great day:)
16 Oct 14 by member: LadyBea40
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Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. You must be smart as a whip!
17 Oct 14 by member: Donna Mashburn
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How can you keep going on that little sleep? I'm toast if I don't at least 7 hours and my body really wants 8. Going to bed early enough for that doesn't usually work. Stay well and try to get to bed earlier.
17 Oct 14 by member: wholefoodnut
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Thank you all for your kind comments. I think it takes much more discipline when you first get started than after you've made it into a habit. I admire all of you that are making changes in your lifestyle; believe me, I know that the first step is the hardest, regardless of whether it's exericse or diet, or both. And that's what it's always about, isn't it? Taking the next step. That applies to all of us that want to improve.
17 Oct 14 by member: DairyKing
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