On the health front, you are so not alone. I hope that they remembered to tell you that increasing your intake of water actually helps with both goals. (No one mentioned it to me for the longest time.) Annoying, but I find it actually does some good and keeps you from feeling quite as tired from the exercise. There’s an actual formula for the amount: weight / 2.2 x 25 / 30 / 8 = # of 8 oz glasses. Anyway, best of luck.