Exercise in the MORNING - How do you do it?
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>I feel the same way. I also don't think that it's acceptable
>to give up sleep for exercise. I think that getting enough
>sleep is key to my fitness routine. (Also, the body
>manufactures some kind of chemical that helps keep you slim
>while you sleep. I can't remember the details, but can look
>them up for you). Also, to exercise right after waking up is
>asking your body to go from 0-60, which my body does not like
>to do. I like to wake up slowly. >
>-Nancy
>
A woman after my own heart! AHHH!! No Nancy, you're right. It is not acceptable to ever give up sleep unless it's an emergency.
Marla
>to give up sleep for exercise. I think that getting enough
>sleep is key to my fitness routine. (Also, the body
>manufactures some kind of chemical that helps keep you slim
>while you sleep. I can't remember the details, but can look
>them up for you). Also, to exercise right after waking up is
>asking your body to go from 0-60, which my body does not like
>to do. I like to wake up slowly. >
>-Nancy
>
A woman after my own heart! AHHH!! No Nancy, you're right. It is not acceptable to ever give up sleep unless it's an emergency.
Marla
candi
Cathlete
I do not give up sleep for exercise, I just make sure I get to bed by 9-9:30, sometimes 10:00.
My routine is:
- Alarm goes off at 5:00
- I lay in bed until 5:15
- I get up and start brewing my really strong coffee (I only drink 1 cup)
- My youngest dog, Sophie, gets up with me. I open the door to let her out.
- While the coffee is brewing, I rinse the dogs water bowls and refill them with fresh water
- I fix my coffee and sit down while I drink it
- I grab my water out of the refrigerator
By that time, I'm ready. It may be the caffeine but whatever it is, this is what works for me. I eat my oatmeal and protein powder when I get to work.
There are three main reasons I work out in the morning:
1. In Florida, it's coolest in the morning.
2. I know I have a very important thing accomplished first thing.
3. House is quiet...I like that.
Another thing...I don't give myself a choice of whether or not to exercise in the morning, just like I don't give myself a choice of whether I'm going to brush my teeth or not. I just do it.
My routine is:
- Alarm goes off at 5:00
- I lay in bed until 5:15
- I get up and start brewing my really strong coffee (I only drink 1 cup)
- My youngest dog, Sophie, gets up with me. I open the door to let her out.
- While the coffee is brewing, I rinse the dogs water bowls and refill them with fresh water
- I fix my coffee and sit down while I drink it
- I grab my water out of the refrigerator
By that time, I'm ready. It may be the caffeine but whatever it is, this is what works for me. I eat my oatmeal and protein powder when I get to work.
There are three main reasons I work out in the morning:
1. In Florida, it's coolest in the morning.
2. I know I have a very important thing accomplished first thing.
3. House is quiet...I like that.
Another thing...I don't give myself a choice of whether or not to exercise in the morning, just like I don't give myself a choice of whether I'm going to brush my teeth or not. I just do it.
candi
Cathlete
Nancy,
With your work schedule, getting to bed eary enough would be extremely difficult. Getting home from work at 8:00...that's late!
I get home by 6:00, usually. I unwind by walking my dogs. After dinner, I read while I take a hot bath. By the time 9:00 comes around, I'm totally relaxed and ready for bed!
With your work schedule, getting to bed eary enough would be extremely difficult. Getting home from work at 8:00...that's late!
I get home by 6:00, usually. I unwind by walking my dogs. After dinner, I read while I take a hot bath. By the time 9:00 comes around, I'm totally relaxed and ready for bed!