H2O

So in chatting with some fitness pals I was told if you really want to further your weight loss you should consume at least half your body weight in ounces, upwards of a gallon everyday.

1 Gallon Example:  10 12oz water bottles

Your body has to adjust so until then you will make frequent bathroom trips.

This may have not been the best thing to start doing during the run of a play, but hey.

I also will be doing a 5 Day Challenge in anticipation of my upcoming Birthday. Crash diets are a no-no, but this challenge can help you to lose a couple lbs and tone up in a short period of time when something unexpected comes up. Not that my Birthday was unexpected lol. This will serve as a jumping off point for me to get even more serious about my nutrition and fitness regimen as I will have more time once my show has ended (at least until the next one).

Also, I will be adding Dandelion Root to my Supplement Intake. Athletes who cut weight in order to make certain weight classes take Dandelion Root to drop excess water weight. It is a natural diuretic that helps the body to rid itself of excess fluids and waste. Water pulled from the body helps to give your muscles a leaner and more toned appearance.

My Current Supplement Intake (will add units later)

Fish Oil

Iron

B-12

Vitamin C with rose hips 2 500 milligram capsules

Fiber

Yesterdays lunch in the gym session included a 1 mile run followed by upper body weight lifting with free weights and the lat pull station.

Last nights meal before the play was a turkey wrap with lettuce, low fat ranch, tomato and feta.

This weekends task: Buy a jump rope for both home and the gym where it is hit and miss if there is one available. Jumping rope is a great HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout. 1 minute jump rope/1 minute rest 10 reps for a 20 minute cardio session.