With 3 straight days of weight training and lack of sleep the night
before, I was ready to take it easy on Wednesday night. And for starters
that also meant getting to bed at a decent time.

I haven't
exactly been great about getting to bed early on most nights. Partially
because I feel obligated to update my progress on here. But once this
program is over, I'll probably starting posting more sparingly and when
significant events are worth nothing. And of course, if there's a useful
tip or interesting find from the web, I'll be happy to share it. 

But
let me get back to the importance of sleep. When I was on Gethin's
program, getting sleep was essential. His hardcore 12 week challenge
required a tremendous sacrifice of time and energy. Training days were
longer and seemed a bit more taxing on the body.

Not that Y3T
isn't hardcore; in fact its a powerful program. It's just that Gethin's
program of cutting, cardio and weightlifting demanded quite a bit of
energy. And with this transitional program of Y3T, I've reverted back
into a habit of staying up late.

Getting to bed early offers 2
major benefits. #1 It gives you a lot more energy and focus for the next
day. #2 It aids in recovery after training. Sleep is when your body
repairs those tears allowing you to grow. And make sure you get restful
sleep. Reduce noise and distractions allowing yourself to reach complete
REM cycles and you'll be golden. And of course, don't ignore that diet.
If you put good food in your body, it will be used more efficiently
during sleep instead of being turned into fat storage.

So with
that said, I should probably hit the hay pretty soon. I do have to
update my progress for today's back and bicep session but it will have
to wait till tomorrow since I have to make a schedule adjustment. Nicole
and I are going to a Meat Raffle after work and I won't have time to
hit shoulders and calves. No biggie, thats what Saturday or Sunday will
before. Look forward to possibly scoring some good cuts of meat. And you
can bet your ass I'll be looking for the lean stuff.

Until then #GetSwole