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Volleyball Take 2

To say that my dehydration event earlier in the week was scary is an understatement… The further away from the event the more I realize I should have stopped earlier than I did.  None the less, if it doesn’t kill you it makes you stronger, right?

So today I headed back to the open gym for more volleyball.  This time however I came prepared.

I bought a gallon of bottled water and brought it with me…  That takes care of the water, but the doctor suspected that I also was out of salt… So I ate 5 almonds right before entering the gym and I ate 5 more almonds half way through…

I drank my fill of water in between each game and in total I finished a little less than half the bottle.

Properly hydrated with plenty of sodium I had no trouble playing the full 2 hours…  Yes I am tired and yes I am a little sore, but I did not have a single dizzy spell and I feel fine and am having no trouble working this afternoon…

I still think I am a little ways away from playing basketball, but volleyball is very manageable and an excellent workout…

Stokes my competitive fire…  Tomorrow is my 3rd weigh in and I have high hopes of losing 5+ lbs this week.

May 8, 2008 | Filed Under exercise, healthy eating, motivation, wellness 

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