So, in two weeks, I’ve dropped 2 inches off my waist and 16 lbs. That’s a great success so far. Also, I had to have some medical tests run, and the doctors told me that my numbers across the board were phenomenal for someone my age (and just about normal for a man at any age). I attribute that to 10 years of eating healthy and getting off my tail every now and then.

There’s one thing I haven’t been putting enough focus on in the past two weeks, though: water. I need more water intake. The doctor confirmed that as well; I’m constantly dehydrated. This hurts not only my overall health, but my ability to lose weight. Ironically, to be able to lose weight as effectively as possible, you need to remain hydrated.

The plan for me is to force myself to drink more water. I don’t like it, but it’s necessary. I’m also working to reduce my caffeine intake. This is going to be harder, because not only do I love coffee, but I’m also addicted. Honestly, black coffee is what got me through the first week of Whole30. But, the doctor told me that some of the health issues I’ve been experiencing can be attributed to my high caffeine intake, so I’ll bring that down a bit. Not eliminate, but reduce.

Otherwise, I feel great. My gut feels smaller, my face looks smaller, my pants fit better, and going up the stairs doesn’t feel like such a chore anymore. I will also start my actual workout routine week after next. Why? Because I have drill coming up soon, and I don’t want to be sore for that. I also might have to run 2 miles, and I don’t want to jeopardize my ability to finish that with the best time possible considering I haven’t run in months.