swimming, fun but it sucks

Went for a swim today. Went with my friend Jaimee, had to keep up, or at least not look like a total loser. So I pushed myself harder than I probably would have had I gone on my own. Which is a really good thing, actually. I'd forgotten how much I loved swimming. It's hard, but it's so good for you, no impact, uses all your muscles. Love it. It about killed me today though:) I actually was able to do 4 whole laps. Not all at once, mind you, but I did them, without too much rest in between. That is a good thing. I also did kickboard laps. For every lap I swam I would follow that with 2 laps with the kickboard. At least with the kickboard, I knew that I wasn't going to drown. Which, when it comes to dying, that is my worst fear, drowning. I'm lucky I can even get in the water:) Anyway. I forgot my water bottle when I went, and then I had class. Which meant I had to stop at the grocery store on my way to class to pick up some Gatorade. Hey, if I have to pay for a drink, I'm getting something better than water. Holy crap, I drank the entire thing and then refilled it with water and drank that too. And I (TMI) didn't have to go to the bathroom, which means I sweat pretty good in the pool. Yay! I'm hoping the more pool workouts I do, the skinnier I'll get. BUT, I mentioned this before., the hunger may be my downfall. Although, and this is weird for those that know what I eat, I haven't felt the affection for candy and junk that I usually feel. I've wanted, gasp, spinach salad! And other food along those lines, can you imagine?! Me and health food, what is this world coming to? Tuesday we should be getting our pool pass, so I will be able to go to the pool on a regular basis, until I get in good swimming shape. I think I might skip a run during the week to fit in another pool workout. I don't think I am going to mind that one! The dog might not like it though, he likes going for our morning runs.