One of my true joys is coaching rugby on a sunday. I am the head coach for my sons U12s rugby team. Its one of my two coaching roles i perform, the other is for his school team. Today was a pure joy day, as my team played so well and beat a local rival. I couldnt be any prouder of my kids.
My son is the blonde one in the bottom right corner crouching down!
For the game this morning i ended up being the referee. I did my England Rugby Award and getting as much game time as i can. Lots of running around and keeping up with play.
When i got home it was weigh in time! I did 3 weigh today, 2 really close together and 1 an hour or so later after a cup of tea.
The first two weigh ins were 113.2 kg and then 113.1 kg thats a whopping 1.5 kg. The last weigh in was 113.4 kg and to ensure i did not feel like too big a drop i will take 113.4 kg as my weigh in, which is 1.2 kg down. I can live with that!
As we have been discussing over the past few days, sleep is critical, and when i reflect on my sleep from last night at just over 8hrs. Thats way better than the 3hrs i was getting.
With all the running about on sunday, i ended up with my step counting being just over 11.6k and 6.6 miles.
As the evening progressed, i ended up finishing with my DDP yoga and a bit of time in the sauna blanket!
Thats it for now, but so glad to be in the 113s , i feel i have truly met goal 1, and now focused on goal 2!
Exhausted, thats the only words i can use to describe myself! I normally start with the weight results but today is the sleep results, 3hr 30 mins! pathetic!
I was hoping to get a few power naps during the day but that did not happen.
So when i went to weigh in the inevitable took place 114.6 kg, +0.4 kg from yesterday. Urgh! i knew there was a correlation between sleep and my weight!
I didn’t do much today as i was a true zombie! I was here in body but not in mind or soul. And in the end the only thing i did do was towards bed time, i went upstairs and feel asleep in the Sauna blanket! Yeap you heard me…. i set the timer for 60 mins, put some meditation on peloton and feel asleep.
I awoke in the womb! A warm wet sensation surrounded me, almost as though i wet the bed. But i woke up and jumped in the shower and then got back into my bed to fall asleep. Hopefully more rechanged for tomorrow!
After a day’s recovery i felt the need to get back on it today…. so a typical working day walking, then late night DDP Yoga, Peloton Strength class and an hour in the sauna blanket. So, I hope tomorrow will be a good day!
However, the weight for today was slightly up 115.5 kg +0.2 kg
I think i will be fine with this after the weekend, it may be a trend we need to keep track of. I didn’t do enough exercise and the weekend before my weight slightly increased also! Let’s keep an eye on this over the next few weekends!
Today was a solid walking day, almost 26k steps and 13 miles.
I don’t feel too bad after it, but i think that’s because i am consistent on the DDP Yoga to stretch me out. Although tonight i did do a 20 min strength class.
After i spent a very hot and sweaty hour in that sauna blanket!
Eating was also super balanced! and making sure i keep to the calories i need!
So still staying consistent, i thought i might have a jitter by now, but hopefully i can get through to a month’s consistency.
Firstly, let’s get the weight bit out of the way……
I did two weigh ins today, once when i woke up, and the second after i spent some time in my sauna blanket unwinding
Weight in 1 was at 09:43 and came in at a disappointing 116.5 kg +0.1 kg from yesterday. Weigh in 2 took place 11:16, and i just spent 1 hour in my sauna blanket, the weigh in came in at 115.9 kg -0.6 kg from my earlier weigh in!
I guess the question is how do i feel about that? a little perplexed i guess, firstly i wanted to do the sauna due to health reasons, its meant to reduce your blood pressure and other internal symptoms. Secondly you do very much sweat it out…. ok so hold onto your stomachs, this was what i was left with in the sauna blanket at the end….. beads and puddles of sweat!
I must admit i feel like i am really starting to enjoy it. The MiHigh was a little bit of a concern to me when i went to purchase it, and if there was not such a discount (25% off) at the time, i doubt i would have committed to doing so.
So, for the uninitiated a sauna blanket, also known as a far infrared sauna blanket, is a device that uses infrared heat to help the body detoxify, lose weight, and relieve pain and stress which is exactly what i need. Some benefits i am aiming from using a sauna blanket include:
Detoxification: The high temperatures generated by the blanket can cause the body to sweat, which can help to remove toxins and impurities from the body.
Weight loss (clearly!!!): The heat generated by the blanket can also cause the body to burn calories, which can lead to weight loss. Now i doubt this was my cause for a -0.6 kg loss this morning, but i hope it does help.
Pain relief: The infrared heat can also penetrate deep into the muscles and tissues, which can help to alleviate pain and soreness. Remember i am walking loads, my legs really do hurt at the end of a day.
Stress relief: The heat and sweating can also help to relax the body and reduce stress levels. I juggle a lot of balls in a day, i do it to keep myself distracted, but also to ensure i am enriching my children’s lives, but the constant time slicing and job pressures need relief.
Improved circulation: The heat can also improve circulation, which can help to bring oxygen and nutrients to the cells and tissues in the body. Let me be clear! i have cold feet, and at points hands! clearly something needs fixing in my circulation.
Better skin: The sweating can also help to open up the pores and improve the overall health of the skin.
Basically, sauna blanket provides a great way to improve overall health, relaxation and well being, and thats what i need at this point!
I still have a long way to go with this MiHigh sauna blanket, but i now do understand i need to set the heat to level 9 (top level) and be in the blanket for at least 45 mins to get a sweat on! But at least i understand it now.
Lastly, i am super happy that i completed my week of DDP Yoga Fat Burner 2.0. Although my arms really feel it today!
It’s nice to be in the 115s again, however i think over the next few days that will increase upwards! Just the way my body works, and then another dip!
Tomorrow morning i will head to Sittingbourne for a rugby match with my junior team that i coach. I hope it’s a good game for my lads. I love seeing my son play rugby, it’s a true pleasure for me that can’t quite be described, as well as the time alone with him to just enjoy the moments, chats, and laughs!
