Sleep, don’t snooze on the best thing you can do for yourself!

Why do I always talk about sleep? It’s because sleep is so vital. Plus, it’s as I navigated through recovery from shoulder surgery, and my own sleep was completely horrendous, I was able to experience what sleep deprivation felt like.

We all know we need it, but let’s look at what is actually at stake when we shortchange our rest.

The Good Stuff (What Sleep Gives You):

● Sharp focus & sustained energy

● Faster muscle growth & enhanced physical recovery

● Optimal metabolism & hormone regulation

The Bad Stuff (What Happens When You Don't Get Enough):

● Mental acuity and emotional stability take a serious dive

● Hunger levels go haywire (thanks to an increase in ghrelin, the hunger hormone!)

● Recovery is hindered

Next week I’ll dive into how much we need and things we can do to enhance it. In the meantime, let’s commit to getting those Zzzzs this week!