Water
Your body consists of 70% water and your brain consists of 85% water. It only makes sense that you need to drink plenty of good clean water on a daily basis to remain vibrant and healthy.
Many of us are dehydrated and don’t even realize it. Dehydration can cause a myriad of problems from headaches to high blood pressure. Simply put, a lack of water will cause you to store toxic waste.
Proper hydration is a key element in obtaining a tight and toned body. You cannot look great and feel great without proper hydration. Key functions of water include:
• Proper delivery of nutrients to our cells
• Proper brain function
• Elimination of waste products from our cells
• Help in maintaining a healthy environment in our intestines
• Proper digestion of food
• Frequent healthy bowel movements
As you can see, every function in the body, in one way or another, requires water.
Benefits of drinking adequate amounts of water include:
• Maintain Optimal Health
• Accelerate Weight Loss
• Increase Energy
• Think Clearly
• Prevent and Heal Disease
Fit Fact
Water is truly the most essential element of life. We can live more than a month without food (I have seen people do this), but we cannot survive more than a few days without water.
How Much Water Should I Drink in One Day?
This is one of the questions that I am most often asked. However, there is no standard answer that can be given for this question. You have probably heard many people say that you should drink 8 glasses of water a day or 96 ounces of water a day or something similar. The problem is this: some people will listen to a statement like the one just mentioned and drink all eight glasses of water in the morning and think they are good for the day. This is faulty thinking.
It has been my experience that water needs will vary from individual to individual. For instance, a carpenter working all day in the sun will require much more water than an office worker sitting behind a desk in an air conditioned office.
A better question would be: How often should I drink water throughout the day?
You should do your best to consume some water every one or two hours. It is more beneficial for you to concern yourself with drinking water consistently throughout the day, rather than focusing on a predetermined amount. Making this one change in your daily regimen will make a positive impact on your weight loss and fitness success.
Food For Thought
Vegetables and fruits contain large amounts of water. Therefore, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables will aid in hydrating you body. This is one more reason for you to eat your fruits and veggies.
Thank you for reading this post.
Have a wonderful day.
Alexander Morentin
Holistic Fitness Coach
My Fit Life
