The main bulk of the steps will be for health and/or good habits. Weight loss is paramount. I went to the doctor (ugh) and my blood pressure is high. I have to take medication for it now. I don't want to. Yes, I am whining about it.
The very first step, and often the hardest, is going to be water.
High Falls - Dupont State Forest, NC
Water is the elixir of life. We can't live without it. Those of us that are human ;) are up to 60% water. We need it.
So, I am going to make sure my body get it. Lots of it. Well, more than usual anyway.
I will be drinking water first thing when I get up. I have read and read about the benefits of drinking water when you first get up. Like it hydrates you and lubricates the joints, helps metabolism, and did you know your brain is made up of 80(ish)% water? Well, it is. So there are lots of benefits. Even if I don't have scientific proof I say it is better to drink the water than not.
I will drink 8 ounces before each meal. This will help fill me up. Especially in the evening. I can be a bottomless pit in the evening. I am going to have to look into that.
I will also drink 8 ounces before bed. Just because I know I won't get water for about 6 to 8 hours.
This is an example of to much water. I won't drink that much.
Obviously.
That was said in the best Professor Snape voice you can do. You know the one where he was talking to Umbridge. It was in Order of the Phoenix.
This was taken in July of 2013 in Clemson, SC.
I won't say drink 64 oz of water a day or half your body weight in ounces. I'd float away if I did that. I figure if I am adding any water to my day I am better than I was.
So here it is...
8oz upon waking (well at least when I get out of bed and GASP before coffee)
8oz before meals
8oz before bed
Of course drink anytime you feel thirsty. Here in North Carolina it can get pretty warm and I know I need to drink more on warmer and drier days.
Let me know how you do!
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