It's the end of August and the heat is still going strong. This isn't a huge change coming from DC. However, mixed with the significantly higher humidity, it's enough to make you never want to be outside.
For whatever reason, I have had a really hard time adjusting to the weather. While I watch older women taking brisk walks and others running at the peak of the day, I get lightheaded walking Smiley for five minutes. Not to mention that one time Nick had to pick me up at 8AM from a run because the world was spinning. Something had to give.
I tried more water, that lead to more frequent trips to the bathroom. I stopped walking to barre and to the shopping center behind my house and that just made me feel lazy. It's less than a mile away after all! I stopped soda and all drinks that weren't water. Nothing. Worked.
It was time to face the last thing that could make a difference. This will make most of you keel in disbelief.
I. Gave. Up. Coffee.
No, not forever!! Now that would be just disrespectful to my family! But the cup of coffee I used to have religiously during the school week? I was strong all through in-service week and tomorrow won't be any different.
I have switched over to a simple cup of green tea and it has seriously changed my life. I found that it's not so much the jolt I need, but the ritual of having something to drink on my way to work that kickstarts the day. As for coffee? I'll save it for the sake of enjoying it on the weekend and not as something I toss back like a shot on my way out the door. I think the former is how it was originally intended to be had anyway.
Best,
Becky
For whatever reason, I have had a really hard time adjusting to the weather. While I watch older women taking brisk walks and others running at the peak of the day, I get lightheaded walking Smiley for five minutes. Not to mention that one time Nick had to pick me up at 8AM from a run because the world was spinning. Something had to give.
I tried more water, that lead to more frequent trips to the bathroom. I stopped walking to barre and to the shopping center behind my house and that just made me feel lazy. It's less than a mile away after all! I stopped soda and all drinks that weren't water. Nothing. Worked.
It was time to face the last thing that could make a difference. This will make most of you keel in disbelief.
I. Gave. Up. Coffee.
No, not forever!! Now that would be just disrespectful to my family! But the cup of coffee I used to have religiously during the school week? I was strong all through in-service week and tomorrow won't be any different.
I have switched over to a simple cup of green tea and it has seriously changed my life. I found that it's not so much the jolt I need, but the ritual of having something to drink on my way to work that kickstarts the day. As for coffee? I'll save it for the sake of enjoying it on the weekend and not as something I toss back like a shot on my way out the door. I think the former is how it was originally intended to be had anyway.
Best,
Becky
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