Are You F.U.E.L.E.D.?

Focus on Stress Management
How?
meditation
organization
balance
Why?
emotional stability
increase immune system function
Utilize Recovery Methods
How?
nutrition
active rest
soft tissue regeneration
hydrotherapy
Why?
ready for the next...
Eat Healthy Whole Foods
How?
follow 3-Step meal plan
prepare meals in advance for a week
shop outer rim of grocery store
Why?
provide body with proper nutrients
increase speed of recovery
maintain body composition
increase energy production
maintain a healthy immune system
Leave Time for Sleep
How?
organize daily activities
schedule in 8 hours of sleep per night
take effective naps when time allows
follow 3-step meal plan
Why?
effects of sleep deprivation: irritability, cognitive impairment, memory lapses or loss, impaired moral judgement, severe yawning, hallucinations, symptoms similar to ADHD, impaired immune system, risk of diabetes Type 2, increased heart rate variability, risk of heart disease, increased reaction time, decreased accuracy, tremors, aches, growth suppression, risk of obesity, decreased temperature
Eat Breakfast
How?
wake up with enough time to cook/eat breakfast, eat a well-balanced breakfast, start the day off with a glass of water
Why?
provides much needed fuel after being in a fasted state over night, stabilizes blood sugar levels by staying on an eating schedule
Drink Water
How?
drink a glass of water upon wakening, carry a water bottle with you all day, drink 1+ gallons of water per day
Why?
helps maintain the balance of body fluids for: digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, maintenance of body temperature