Water, Water, Water!

Water. 

It’s one of the most readily available liquids around and yet, it’s one of the hardest to get enough of!  It is so important to our bodies to stay hydrated.  It is needed by every living cell and almost every process that takes place within the body. It's so important in fact, that human can exist for several weeks without food, but after several days without water we would not survive.

SO!  What do we need water for you ask?

• To break down and digest food, carry nutrients in the bloodstream and to eliminate waste. Food CANNOT be digested without water.
• To help prevent constipation and any toxins and waste materials from sitting inside the body for too long and accumulating to dangerous levels
• Water aids in circulation
• To help regulate body temperature.
• Water helps to keep the kidneys healthy and prevents urinary infections.
• Water keeps joints & eyes lubricated.
• It helps to keep the skin hydrated giving it a supple & healthy looking glow!
• Water dilutes toxins and removes them from the body.
• It aids in metabolism and elimination of fats.  Without water, fat deposits in the body WILL INCREASE.
• Dehydration can cause concentration loss, headaches and tiredness.  

So! Now that you know SOME of the roles water plays in our bodies, the question is, how much water should a person drink on a daily basis?  That’s honestly not an easy question to answer.  I've read all different recommendations from the classic 8 x 8 rule, to trying to drink 2 liters per day.  What I've been sticking to is taking half of my body weight in ounces and shooting for that.  So for me (110lbs/2=55lbs=55ounces).

My Current Daily Goal = 60 ounces

Now that I've set my goal, how do I make sure I’m meeting it? There are lots of good ideas out there, check out Google, other fitness blogs or Pinterest!  Here are a couple of my favorites!!

WATERLOGGED. This is an app that I downloaded on my IPhone and use every day.  You can set your own daily goal and track how much you drink throughout the day. You can customize and add glasses/cups etc. so the ones you use frequently are always in there and easy to add.

MARK YOUR WATER BOTTLES. I saw this idea on Pinterest and how cute!

NOW, GO DRINK YOUR WATER PEOPLE!! :)