I just can't get enuf water.

I think I'm going to have to switch to decaf coffee, too. Not cuz the caffeine is an issue for me, jitters-wise. But I just can't drink enuf water. Does anyone know; does decaf dehydrate as much as regular coffee? Or maybe I'll go back to drinking rooibos teas....mmm....with a bit o' honey? YUMMM. ;)

Tomorrow's the big day! Weigh-in. I'll try to remember to report thereafter with any interesting updates.

Health Challenge - About to Become Official!

Work has set up TWO challenges for us - we can participate in one or the other or both - I'm doing both. The first is a "pool" of money to be divided between all the participants who don't GAIN anything during the challenge. The second is a "pot" of money which will go to the "Biggest Loser" - measuring BMI rather than total pounds. I would like to win BOTH. And I'm up for some tough competition!

But I'm already on a roll - the first big piece is perhaps obvious - EAT OUT LESS OFTEN. I'm becoming a big fan of soup, also - just gotta watch the sodium intake. But even that is a FAR more healthful option than most non-soup meal options - especially when you consider most prepared food is high in sodium ANYway.

Fighting some serious puffiness with respect to both a migraine battle this week and some PCOS related hormone issues (which triggered the migraine). So the second big piece which is also perhaps obvious - DRINK MORE WATER! I have ALWAYS been bad about this. Now not letting myself drink anything - especially coffee - without first drinking at least a full glass of water (ratio of 2 to 1 for coffee).

The "weigh in" for the health challenge at work will be next Tuesday - so the "heavier" I am to start the greater my "advantage" at the start. BUT - I'm not waiting. ;) Will be just that much MORE of a challenge for me, right? But that much more of a reward, too, I believe!

Lord, train my appetites!

~Leah

Health Challenge

Lord, let my BODY begin to reflect on my OUTside the changes you've been making on my INside....

With most of my other previously mentioned health issues being mostly "under new management" (with some PCOS and fatigue related exceptions from time to time), I am preparing to embark on a Health Challenge to tackle my greatest hurdle - my girth.

My employer is preparing to offer a weightloss challenge, the details of which are in the final stages of being hammered out. I am not sure whether this will be a more "equitable" challenge, or a "biggest loser" type challenge. I hope for the latter for greater motivation!

I shall try to keep updates concerning my progress, and the health ramifications thereof.

Any words of encouragement would be much appreciated!! ;)

~Leah