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Oh, I did everything to ensure that I gained weight during the first half of this year:
- I did not drink enough water.
- I stopped lifting weights.
- I decreased my exercise regime from 12 classes a week to 2 classes a week.
- I ate a lot of carbs. (I made sourdough bread every day during the month of August.)
- I lounged around in bed and ruminated about the difficulties of moving.
I am too cheap to buy a new wardrobe, so I am rededicating myself to a better diet and a more rigorous fitness routine.
Waterllama Report
for 4 Weeks
I downloaded an app to remind me to stay well hydrated. Central Utah has a very dry climate, and I was eating too much in order to get hydrated. I should just drink water!
I'm trying to drink 64 ounces at minimum during each day.
My goal is to drink at least 32 ounces of water. Otherwise, I am trying to drink beverages that are more hydrating, such as low-glycemic Gatorade, sparkling water, herbal tea, and milk.
I do sometimes drink protein drinks and diet sodas, but I try to keep those to a minimum since they are less than 90% hydrating according to my Waterllama app.
I am eating less now that I am properly hydrated.
I was snacking as a way to pull water out of granola bars and bread. That was not very efficient, and this was going to sabotage my A1c!
Related:
Age-Related Risks for Dehydration