Day 7

I made it 7 days! I can't believe I've done a week of Bikram. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to do it, but I've surprised myself everyday.

But I need to talk about something that I love a lot, but have been challenged by it this week: food. I've been nervous about eating before Bikram because I have a history of throwing up in weird places (the Robs know all about this!). I didn't want to tempt fate by eating beforehand. So I missed my morning class and waited for the next one at 2. This marked a departure for me, as I've only ever done morning classes. I had a protein bar and loads of water. I thought this would be adequate to get me through the class.

Well, I got through the class alright, but got a headache on the way home. Drinking water...drinking water...drinking water. I thought it was a hydration issue when I realized that the damn protein bar was all I'd had all day. I stopped and got some almonds and a banana. I was feeling better within 15 minutes.

My lesson today was that I need to make sure not to let my blood sugar get to low. I hated that headache and would - ideally - not like to repeat it.

Any tips on this one would be welcomed. This is not a "patience" or "time" issue. This is one of making sure I'm ok going into class, and ok coming out of class.

Because good gawd, that lethargic feeling was no joke.