Day 3--June 3, 2014

This morning was harder than the last couple because I was really sore.  I had a couple of ibuprofin with my coffee before I headed to the gym.  Once I got moving I was fine.  This is still the first two weeks--nothing but cardio for 6 days and today was no different.  This week I'm still focusing on doing the Elliptical machine since it uses upper and lower body muscles and I had a good pace.  

One other thing I noticed later in the morning was that I got dehydrated while teaching--had to drink more water than usual.  I usually down a 24 oz bottle while on the machine.  Today I did 24 oz on the machine and 24 oz after breakfast.  I've also brought a 1.5 L bottle with me to work and hopefully I won't have another dry mouth issue crop up.  

I'm also working on eating more fruits and veggies, cutting back on bread and other carbs, but still not making a major diet adjustment at present.  For me when I've been very physically active, I've maintained healthy weight or dropped from unhealthy to healthy weight within a few months of becoming very active.  Usually what I've eaten hasn't been a big deal.  I just can't be sedentary and not watch how much or what I eat.  For the sake of my kids, for the sake of my living, my quality of life, the easier choice is to be very physically active.  I have 3 more days until I take a Sabbath (which will be Saturdays for me for the time being).  

My next weigh in will be Saturday Morning.  Hopefully I'll drop a few pounds.