Why is it so important to stay hydrated?
Your body depends on water for survival. Did you know that water makes up more than half of your body weight? Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to function correctly. For example, your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste and lubricate joints. Water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues. Your body needs water to repair muscle tissue and help your hormones work properly. Water is essential in helping you reach your ultimate fitness goals and for overall health and longevity.
You lose water each day when you go to the bathroom, sweat, and even when you breathe. You lose water even faster when the weather is really hot, when you exercise, or if you have a fever. If you don’t replace the water you lose, you can become dehydrated. At the point when you realize you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. It is important to constantly be taking in fluids to avoid dehydration and the symptoms that go with it.
Lack of water can lead to dehydration. When dehydration occurs, there is not enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.
Your body depends on water for survival. Did you know that water makes up more than half of your body weight? Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to function correctly. For example, your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste and lubricate joints. Water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues. Your body needs water to repair muscle tissue and help your hormones work properly. Water is essential in helping you reach your ultimate fitness goals and for overall health and longevity.
You lose water each day when you go to the bathroom, sweat, and even when you breathe. You lose water even faster when the weather is really hot, when you exercise, or if you have a fever. If you don’t replace the water you lose, you can become dehydrated. At the point when you realize you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. It is important to constantly be taking in fluids to avoid dehydration and the symptoms that go with it.
Lack of water can lead to dehydration. When dehydration occurs, there is not enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.
As a rule of thumb, I recommend women drink a minimum of 2 liters of fluids a day. A good rule of thumb is to drink half your body weight in ounces per day. You can do the math. Taking in more water is an added bonus but be sure to get in at least your minimum recommended amount. Exercise is a part of The Lifestyle Balance Plan so you will want to be sure you are replenishing your electrolytes and rehydrating your body regularly.
It is common to have a hard time getting in your recommended amount of water because water is just so tasteless and boring. There are things you can do to make your water more exciting. Try a few of these suggestions and I guarantee getting in your water won’t be so bad after all.
