Though water tastes like, well nothing, it is one of the most important parts of our live-it. Water is in fact up to 75% of our muscle tissue, including our brain. That means even the slightest dehydration can effect our performance, our thinking and our overall quality of life.
How do you know when your dehydrated? Some of the signs including shivers, headaches, and lack of concentration seem like nothing, yet as soon as you feel thirsty you are actually already dehydrated. If this continues over long periods of time it can lead to fatigue, tension and anxiety, especially in women.
Additionally, we active folks require more hydration than couch coasters. As the average activity persons loses a cup's worth of water every 20 minutes they exercise, you'll need more than a wet whistle to function well. Though the basic recommended amount varies by weight, a gallon, yes a gallon is our target when we take all or our activity into consideration.
So how do you get the 4 liters, or 16 cups, or 128 ounces of H2O every day? Well, if you reach for a can of pop when dry mouth comes along, take a new tact. Try taking a good long swig of water first. In truth, drinking water before you head for your meal can help you keep your portions reasonable and enable your body to absorb more of the nutrition in your food.
Create a new hydration habit by even putting a few well placed reminders on your phone to keep you on track. Carry water with you and put measures right on the bottle. Even choosing a water infusion in place of juice or soda can keep you sipping all day long. Enjoying fruit, vegetables or herbs in your water is a great way to alkalize your water for optimum absorbtion and healing benefits!
So here's to hydration .... bottles up!
Discuss, debate and support matters around wellness as a goal, as a lifestyle and as a movement. Continue the conversation at the Interval Fitness Group on Facebook
How do you know when your dehydrated? Some of the signs including shivers, headaches, and lack of concentration seem like nothing, yet as soon as you feel thirsty you are actually already dehydrated. If this continues over long periods of time it can lead to fatigue, tension and anxiety, especially in women.
Additionally, we active folks require more hydration than couch coasters. As the average activity persons loses a cup's worth of water every 20 minutes they exercise, you'll need more than a wet whistle to function well. Though the basic recommended amount varies by weight, a gallon, yes a gallon is our target when we take all or our activity into consideration.
So how do you get the 4 liters, or 16 cups, or 128 ounces of H2O every day? Well, if you reach for a can of pop when dry mouth comes along, take a new tact. Try taking a good long swig of water first. In truth, drinking water before you head for your meal can help you keep your portions reasonable and enable your body to absorb more of the nutrition in your food.
Create a new hydration habit by even putting a few well placed reminders on your phone to keep you on track. Carry water with you and put measures right on the bottle. Even choosing a water infusion in place of juice or soda can keep you sipping all day long. Enjoying fruit, vegetables or herbs in your water is a great way to alkalize your water for optimum absorbtion and healing benefits!
So here's to hydration .... bottles up!
Discuss, debate and support matters around wellness as a goal, as a lifestyle and as a movement. Continue the conversation at the Interval Fitness Group on Facebook