The Opening Ceremony for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games is just around corner! Before heading to Vancouver, I’m enjoying the weather in Salt Lake City and trying to relax a little. I’ve been training hard, eating well, and getting plenty of sleep. Well, I should say I’m trying my best to get plenty of sleep. Sometimes life gets crazy and getting enough sleep can be tough. That and splurging on certain unhealthy foods are my biggest weaknesses…but come on, we’re all human.
In the weeks leading up to the Olympic Winter Games, rest and relaxation are so important. Not only do I perform better when I’m well rested, but it’s my number-one defense against getting sick with a cold or flu. Other than getting enough sleep, to stay healthy during the winter I wash my hands all the time, eat healthy, and exercise frequently. Exercise helps to kick-start my immune system and, believe it or not, actually gives me more energy. Find a workout you enjoy, and you’ll see what I mean. Maybe even try ice skating—you might like it!
Even though I live a healthy lifestyle, it’s inevitable that I’ll come down with a cold or flu once or twice a year. Hopefully I won’t jinx myself before the Olympic Winter Games now! If I get sick, I rest as much as possible and drink lots of fluids. I’ve got a big day of training coming up and just realized I wrote a lot about sleeping in this post. Must mean I need some rest!
Sweet dreams!
– AAO
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