I hope it's been a great one for all of you. I worked through yesterday and other than that I've been enjoying the time with my boys. Both fell asleep early last night despite my attempt at a movie night. I think the heat and humidity is making all of us very tired. I had a lot of workouts this week and feel awesome. Burned over 4,000 cals since Monday, haha! And doing a lot of planks and squats too. I know that's a bit nuts...but I have been indulging more this week. And it just felt great! :)
I got a great workout in this morning, got a few groceries and now we are hanging out at home today escaping the heat! We have a busy day planned tomorrow so a relaxing day today is nice! I am currently eating a late lunch including a kale salad that has mandarin oranges and coconut on it. So yummy!
I hope all of you are keeping hydrated during this heat. I know so many who don't drink enough water and suffer for you. You might not realize that's the reason you feel like crap but it very well may be. And keep in mind we need a ton of it during the cold season so imagine how much you need it during the hot months when you're sweating a lot.
Did you know that a 5% drop in water levels can cause a 25-35% drop in energy and only 3% can cause fuzzy thinking and a drop in metabolism. If that's not enough, a teensy 1.5% drop can cause fatigue, headaches and reduced cognitive function. And allergies and asthma can be tied to dehydration and on top of hunger pains there are also thirst pains. Chronic joint pain and ulcers can lead back to being dehydrated. Don't let a dry mouth be your first thought of drinking water. That is the first sign of being dehydrated..thirst. By that point you are already dehydrated...so the important thing is to drink enough throughout the day that you are comfortable and don't get thirsty.
Next time you want to drink soda or juice, opt for water instead. Slowly start to get the crap out of your life. Feeling better rocks!! And looking better never hurts. :)
Check this out! Terrifying isn't it??
And before I leave you today...here's another goodie! :)
xoxoxo
Tam
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