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by The Greatist Team

"Success comes from taking initiative and following up…. persisting… eloquently expressing the depth of your love. What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life?" — Tony Robbins 

Great News!!!

I am officially three months into eating better, working out, and taking my supplements.

And...... drum roll please.  My blood sugar has dropped almost 100 pts, without insulin.  

I am soo very proud of me, and I believe this will give me the motivation to keep pushing myself to greater heights...

Get on the bandwagon people!!

So lately, after a work out, when I don't get enough water, I wake up the next day with what I have self diagnosed as a dehydration headache, and even though you would think that it would be be easy to get rid of just by drinking water, for me sometimes it triggers a migraine.

Not sure how many other people have experienced this, but, I wanted to share some info that I found Here:

Dehydration Headaches

The human body is about 70% water. Simply put, a dehydration headache occurs as the result of excessive loss of water from the body, when we lose more water than we take in.

What Causes a Dehydration Headache?

It's a bit more complicated than that since the body loses valuable electrolytes as well. What causes headache a dehydration headache might be the most benign symptom if the root of the problem is not corrected.

Dehydration can be a prime mover, as a headache or Migraine trigger. Many people mistakenly think it occurs only in hot weather and that you're not dehydrated if you're not thirsty. Both of these are misconceptions.

Let's take a look at dehydration, what it does to the body, how to treat it, and more sensibly ... how to prevent it.

Dehydration basics

• Depending on variables (activity/temperature) It takes an average of 60 to 80 ounces to replace the water our bodies lose in 24 hours.
• Under normal circumstances, how much water we need depends a great deal on the volume of our perspiration and urine output.
• Our bodies' need for water increases under circumstances such as:
  • warmer weather or climate
  • living at high altitudes
  • increased physical activity
  • when experiencing vomiting or diarrhea
  • when fevered
  • when you have a cold or the flu
  • if you have a chronic disease such as uncontrolled or untreated diabetes, kidney disease, alcoholism, cystic fibrosis, or adrenal disorders
  • if you are taking some medications. Always check your prescription information.
  • during long air flights
• Losing as little as 1 to 2% of body weight can result in dehydration.

• Losing 3 to 5% can negatively impact reaction time, concentration and judgment.
• Losing 9 - 15% results in severe dehydration and is life-threatening.

Symptoms of dehydration

• Excessive thirst
• Fatigue
• Muscle weakness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Less frequent need to urinate and decreased output
• Darker colored urine (should be nearly clear to pale yellow)
• Confusion
• Increased heart rate and respiration

Treating dehydration

Dehydration should be confirmed by your doctor. Caught early, after confirming with your doctor, dehydration can usually be treated at home.

Especially with children, your doctor's suggestions for treatment of this temple headache may vary depending on the cause and severity of the dehydration.

"An ounce of Prevention" is the best advice here. Obviously, it's better to prevent dehydration. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Drink plenty of fluids and eat foods high in water. Fruit contains the most water, followed by vegetables, meat, then grains with the least.

2. Choose your beverages wisely. Caffeine and alcohol can be dehydrating. For some people, too much fruit juice can cause diarrhea, which also can be dehydrating. leading to a temple headache.
3. If you're planning a day with more significantly exercise than usual, begin hydrating the day before.

4. Sports drinks can help maintain electrolyte balance, but be aware of the sugars in them, that may be what causes your headache.
5. Plan outdoor activities for cooler parts of the day.

6. If you're organizing outdoor activities, provide shaded areas.
7. When you're ill, be sure to continue drinking fluids.

You most likely have heard that your body is 70% water. You are either more like a lake or a swamp.

What's the difference? They are both bodies of water. But one has a flow of new refreshed water flowing in, the other is stagnate. You choose.

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Have it Your Way!!

Did you know that you don't have to go to Burger King to "have it your way!"  On my quest for better eating, and more nutritous choices, I talked myself out of Panera and into Subway.  It's soo easy to forget that Subway now serves breakfast.  Anyway, that being said, the first morning, I got a egg white sandwich with flat bread and veggies.  Which was a ok choice but the flat bread, well my blood sugar was not impressed.  So the next morning, I had only one half, better, but still not impressed.  This week, I choice Egg Whites with Cheese, Chicken, and Veggies.  Score!!  BS*(My Blood Sugar) likes it.  So my new breakfast staples is Subway.. where apparently I CAN HAVE IT MY WAY!!  And, as far as the purse strings go another score its just $3.75

Not the best pic, but using the egg as the wrap, can make it a bit sloppy!!

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Hub "Boyardee"

Yesterday I got a text from my hubby that he was working on a surprise for me.

I came home to this amazing treat!!

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The Elimination Process

Giving up anything is always hard for me. I think it's in my nature to try to hold on to what I've got. Not sure if that's great when it comes to weight, paper, and just junk in general.

So far this year, I've given up drinking my calories(juice). I have given up my diet soda. Next it's gonna be my morning caffeine, a habit I developed after my baby girl was born.

I'm going to be leaning cause I literally thrive on baby steps to a more raw and whole food existence.

Have any recipes you think will make the transition easier...please share!!