Water, Water everywhere why don’t you drink?
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Hello peeps ! Hope you enjoyed the blog post last week! It is always good to break the monotony and get some laughs.
When I played basketball on the high school and collegiate level, I would come out of the game and refuse water from the trainer. I thought drinking water was only for those who were tired and I wouldn’t let anyone see I was tired! It took me some time to realize I was really stupid! I didn’t know how much I was sacrificing my athletic performance and potentially my health by refusing to drink water.
Water is a very important nutrient. How important is it? Water makes up over 45-70 % of your total body weight. To put this in a different perspective you can go 30 days without food but only 4 to 10 days without water. I would say that is pretty important. Here are some facts about water that you may not know:
· Weight loss- Water has no calories! So instead of having a soft drink or some “sugary” juice grab a glass of water.
· Heart helpful—Drinking water can lower your risk for heart attack.
· Energy—If you find yourself “tapped out” during the day, chances are you are dehydrated and need water.
· Headache cure- If you are having constant headaches, guess what? You need to drink more water.
· Cleansing—Water helps to “flush out” toxins in the body.
Most people only drink water only when they feel thirsty and this is a “no no” Why? The sensation of thirst is a poor indicator because the body is already dehydrated when this happens. The recommended intake of water is 8x 8 ( eight 8 ounce glasses of water per day). This could vary in each individual in relation to activity, size, etc. but serves as a guideline. Are you drinking enough water and not soft drinks and juices? There have been cases reported where diseases, digestive problems, and skin problems have been cured by drinking water. I drink water throughout the day and can tell you the benefits of it, so what are you waiting for? Water, Water everywhere why don’t you drink? Until next time… See you on the lean side…Dee
Darren McDuffie
Certified Fitness Testing Specialist
Ceritifed Exercise Foundations Specialist
Certified Nutrition Education and Weight Management Specialist
