Hydration

Hydrate...To supply water in order to restore or maintain balance. As many of you know, I recommend (ideally) that you drink a gallon of water a day. And I mean a gallon of water--not liquid. I know that many of you don't like water--not plain at least--and find any excuse not to drink it. I wanted to give you a few reasons that you should...

75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.

In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.

Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%.

One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.

Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

Preliminary research indicates that 8 - 10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen.

Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

The recommended guideline for amount of water you should be drinking is about half your body weight in ounces. So, if you weigh 200 pounds—you should drink 100 ounces of water per day. This is pure water—“liquid” is not the same as water. If you are having trouble with soft drinks, I recommend that you drink one glass of water for every soft drink. The goal is to gradually cut soft drinks out.

Makes you think a little more about the importance of drinking water huh? I drink it all day, every day. I feel bad without it. But, it wasn't always like that... I had to switch over from Coke a few years back. Speaking from experience--you really shouldn't just quit. The headaches are terrible! That's why I suggest you swap a water for a Coke until you get off of it. It's the lack of caffeine that gives you the headaches.

I hope this gives you some insight on the importance of drinking water. Stay hydrated in this heat--drink some water!