Good Day to you!  I missed yesterday....my husband and I were hunting down a Bowflex...found it and we are giving it a good home!  Today's post will include yesterdays....all about the importance of water.  And todays will talk about my Bowflex machine and give you a stretch for your calves.  Sneak Peak for tomorrow....the importance of that Calve Stretch in preventing Plantar Fascitis!


WATER.....Superhydrate your system!

Drinking plenty of water is essential to the success of....living!!  I know, drinking water for some can be challenging at best...but stick with it.  Carry a large sports bottle, don't have one?  Go buy one!!  Find one that inspires you...that is awesome looking or has a flip top, something that will encourage you to drink more water.  Carry this with you everywhere....did I say everywhere??  YES!!!!

After several weeks, you will find that you actually thirst for more & more water, & you can drink more and more and your trips to the bathroom will level off too, I promise!

Superhydrating our body with water also aids in fat loss in a number of ways.  First the kidneys are unable to function without adequate water.  When they do not work to capacity some of their load is dumped onto the liver.

This diverts the liver from its primary function of metabolizing stored fat into usable energy.  Because the liver is doing the job or chore of the water-depleted kidneys, the liver metabolized LESS fat!

Second, over-eating can be averted through water intake, as water can keep the stomach feeling full and satisfied between meals.

Third, ice-cold water requires calories to warm it to core body temperature.  YES....you heard that right!!!  In fact 1 gallon of ice water generates 123 calories of heat energy!

Here's some numbers for you:

WATER...
     ·       makes up roughly 60% of your body,

·       makes up 90% of your lungs,

·       makes up 75% of your muscles,

·       cushions your joints,

·       makes up 22% of your bones,

·       helps your body absorb nutrients,

·       protects and cushions your vital organs,

·       helps convert food you eat to energy,

·       moistens oxygen allowing you to breathe easier,

·       makes up 75% of your brain,

·       makes up 83% your blood,

·       helps rid your body of waste,

·       regulates your body temperature,

·       helps carry nutrients and oxygen to your cells.

      How easy is it to get your water?  Easy Peasy!  Drink upon waking, before coffee or breakfast.  Drink mid-morning, then with lunch, mid-afternoon, then with dinner, after dinner....how many do we have so far??  6!!  Without even trying.  If you excersise in there (which you should) you will automatically get thirsty and reach for some water...so there are at least 2 more glasses!!  YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Each time you allow your body to get dehydrated, every bodily function suffers.  The average adult should consume no less than 64 ounces of water per day.  Ideally, your water intake should correspond to your body weight and physical activity levels.  So...go drink some water now!!

In Wellness,

Kat