Hydration And Food -- Underrated

It's one of those things where you smack yourself in the head and say "duh!" when you realize it.

Are you staying hydrated and eating fairly quickly after waking up?

Me, I'd been waking earlier but in a haze the last few days... then I water/food/coffee up, and good to go. It's obvious in retrospect, but I was losing a few hours of good thinking by eating late in the day. Making the same mistake? Try having some water and something quick to eat in the morning.

Starting Strength by Ripptoe

"Strong people are harder to kill than weak people, and more useful in general." -- Mark Ripptoe

A great book on starting weight training, good form, anatomy, training and making adjustments, some of the psychology of lifting, and general overall muscular strength.

Highly recommended. Relevant links:

The book:

http://www.amazon.com/Starting-Strength-3rd-Mark-Rippetoe/dp/0982522738