Q: Even if you don't feel like it to begin with, these actions can help you endure a fast. These will help you get through the day, and (if you're fasting) keep your mind off the hunger. During the 40 hours it's possible you won't feel especially hungry. You may, however, feel tired or lethargic. In this case, limit yourself to quiet, fairly stationary activities. Try to sleep long hours, particularly on the second night. This is a good way to help the time go by. Meet up with your friends for meals (if appropriate), a sporting event or a shopping trip. The more you take your mind off the challenge, the easier it is. reading, drawing, studying or homework. Carpet is preferable to something harder. Decide for yourself whether pillows and blankets count as furniture.
A: Drink water frequently and eat some hard candy every few hours. Watch some movies. Conserve energy if you're fasting. Sleep. Go out. Don't talk about it. Do some indoor activities: Find a good place to sleep if you've given up furniture.

Article: Try to stick to the amount of time you decided on to avoid contacting him. Don’t convince yourself to contact him after a short amount of time because you feel the urge to do so. Contacting him with a clear and strong mind will benefit both you and your ex-boyfriend. Make your first attempt at contact by liking what he posts on social media. If you aren’t friends with him on social media, then send him a brief text. If you send a text, don’t initiate too long of a conversation. Tell him you hope he’s doing well, or that you saw something that made you think of him. Start by sending him a basic greeting, or ask how he’s doing. Try to initiate a light conversation.  Do not tell him that you miss him, love him, or want him back yet. Don’t text him repeatedly if he does not answer back. Wait at least a few days or a week before trying again. If he never answers back, do not continue contacting him. Once he starts answering your texts, try calling him. Hearing your voice after time apart could remind him how much he misses having you in his life.  Try not to talk about the relationship just yet. Update him on your life, and ask about what has been going on with him. Don’t get emotional or angry if he does not react in the way you would like at first. You don’t have to ask him on a date just yet. Try asking him to hang out or meet up for an activity.  Ask him out for coffee. Suggest going on a hike or walk together. Ask him to go to a movie or event that would interest him. Don’t expect to jump back into the relationship you once had with him. Understand that he might still be hurt or confused. Spend time together in a friendly manner, but don’t try to force anything.  Tell him what new things you have tried during your time apart. Utilize the confidence you gained during the breakup to remind him how fun and friendly you are. Tell him that you enjoy spending time with him, let him know that you would like to be in a romantic relationship again. Don’t beg him to take you back as soon as he starts to feel comfortable with you again.  Do not ask to get back together at first. Tell him that you have getting back together in mind. Let him know that you would like to get back together by telling him that you think you’ve spent enough time apart to start fresh. You may want to start with a clean slate, but understand that it will be difficult to get back together without talking about the past. Listens to his feelings and concerns. Talk calmly with him about your side of the story. Talk through your differences and come to an agreement. Do not jump back into a relationship without resolving the problems that led to the breakup. He may agree to get back together, but he may think it’s best to stay broken up. Don’t get angry with him if he doesn’t want you back. Understand that the situation is out of your control.  Do not bring up the past if you do get back together. Talk about the past before you decide to begin a relationship. Don’t react badly if he decides not to get back together. He might not be ready yet. Don’t sabotage future chances by reacting emotionally. Ask if his decision to not get back together is final. Accept that you will not be in a relationship with him again. Regardless of the outcome, your worth is not determined by a romantic partner. Stay confident and independent regardless of the outcome of his decision.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make contact when you are truly ready. Start small. Send him a text message. Give him a call. Ask him out. Take it slow. Ease into the suggestion of getting back together. Talk it through. Respect his decision. Remember that another person does not define your worth.

Q: With cheerleading, you’re probably putting in a lot of time working on routines, moves, and strength-training, and your flexibility training needs to be a part of your regular schedule, too. Make up a schedule for yourself and plan out which days of the week you’ll commit to flexibility training. Try to spread the days out so they don’t fall next to each other for optimal benefits.  For example, if you do strength training on Mondays and Wednesdays, schedule your flexibility training for Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Don’t forget to schedule in some downtime to allow your body to rest and recuperate. Getting your heart rate up means there will be better blood flow to your arms and legs. Plus, your limbs will be loose and limber, making them less prone to strains and injuries. Spend 3 to 5 minutes jogging, biking, doing jumping jacks, jumping rope, or even just walking briskly to get warmed up. Neglecting to warm up could make your recovery after a workout harder, and your body will be even sorer than it would be. Because you’re not trying to build muscle while working on your stretching, you don’t need to do as many repetitions. Remember, if something hurts and you’re in pain, stop doing the movement right away, even if your time isn’t up yet. If you get bored while stretching, try listening to music or to a podcast to make the time go by faster. Just don’t lose track of your reps! For maximum benefits, you don’t want to do all the same exercises every day for months at a time. You’ll get bored, and your body will get used to the movements. Try switching up your routine every 2 to 3 weeks by adding in some new stretches and retiring ones that have become too easy. If you work with someone on your cheerleading skills, let them know you’re interested in moves to increase your flexibility. Based on your skills and needs, there may be some specific exercises that would be really beneficial to your growth as a cheerleader. If you don’t work with a coach, think about the movements you struggle with in cheerleading. Pinpoint where you are struggling (whether it’s that your legs aren’t flexible enough or your shoulders feel too tight) and look up specific stretches you can do for those areas.
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Commit to working on your flexibility for 30 minutes 2 to 3 times a week. Warm up before each workout to prevent the risk of injury. Hold each stretch for 10 to 20 seconds and repeat it 5 to 6 times. Update your stretching exercises when you no longer feel challenged. Ask your coach for more moves and stretches to add to your routine.