It is the first day of spring and a beautiful one, though it was freezing when I left for work this morning. I give a full definition of anabolism and catabolism in the first ever Chemical Biology section of the Medical Department report. Two things happen when you have enough water and are not dehydrated. Anabolic hormones are released causing growth of muscle tissue vs. destruction (catabolic hormones) due to dehydration. And fat cells more easily release fat into the bloodstream. So it’s important to hydrate before and after strength training. Confession time again. I’m overdoing my exercise and still on the starvation plan to win the contest, but it is the last week and I will soon be able to go back to a healthier level of intake and work on my health and trying to return to a normal metabolism.

Resources on metabolism, anabolism and catabolism:

http://www.ergo-log.com/anabolism.html

http://www.rsc.org/Education/Teachers/Resources/cfb/metabolism.htm

Stats as of March 21, 2018:
Weight (change since Nov 2018): 219(-50)
Workout time: 77 Minutes
Total Distance (total since Nov 2017): 2.71 Miles (65.38)
Run Distance: 0 Miles
Steps: 13,101
Goals: (1) Run 10.5 miles in one day by 11/18/18 (2) Lose 100lbs by 12/25/18