Why is my chest sore?

Because I did an extra helping of push-ups yesterday.  2 sets the normal way and two sets with my arms very close/tight to my body.  Plus, I lifted weights -- working my arms with hammer curls and then working my body with a forward lunge/press.  I feel great knowing I'm gaining strength and burning fat at the same time.

another day, another pound

Today I weigh 174.  That's two pounds less than Monday.  1 pound down from yesterday.  It IS progress.  Even if it just means I'm back where I was before Thanksgiving.  2 more pounds and I'm 172 again.  2 more after that and I have a cushion for Christmas. 

I ran last night instead of walking.  Not far, but I ran.  And that, combined with some weights, means I'm slightly sore today.  And that feels GREAT.

I like my scale better now

Even though it is just a pound, I'm now at 175.  That's better.  And hopefully, more sensible eating and a return to exercise after a Holiday reprieve will lead to 172.  172.  That's where I want to be. 

I hate my scale!

Because it revealed that after Thanksgiving and a commitment to "being good" I now weigh 176.  Exactly the same as my weight post-Thanksgiving last year.

My goal was to be 172 PRE-Thanksgiving, and I missed it.  By 2 pounds.  So, my Turkey Day weight gain was 2 pounds.  174 to 176.  Not terrible.  But not exciting.

Now, to prepare for Christmas.  And the times in between now and then when there will be food, desserts, sweets, candy.  To resist.  AND to exercise in spite of the cooler temps.

Today, I hate my scale.

Let's see how I feel about it at the end of this week.

Do you really need that Sports Drink?

Um, probably not.  So say the good folks over at Fooducate.

In fact, it could be bad news...lots of sugar (turns to fat) and other yucky chemicals not great for you.

Sure, there are some benefits if you are an elite athlete working out LOTS ... or, doing a focused, extreme workout.  But, by and large, WATER is all you need. 

Plus, water helps boost metabolism and speed oxygen to your blood vessels.  Which is just what your body needs after (and during) a workout.