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Helene Berk, M.Ed., R.D.
 
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Stay
hydrated!
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8, 8 oz.
glasses per day is a challenging goal.
Logically speaking, if
each day has 24 hours, 1/3 of the day or 8 hours is invested as sleeping.
Therefore we have 16 hours left to hydrate. Shoot for 4 oz. of water per hour.
Keep a tea cup of water by your side and start sipping.
GET IT?
Stay Hydrated!!!
Remember: Your body needs roughly
1/2 cup or
4 oz. of water
per hour.
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If you
have missed two hours,
drink 1 cup
or
8 oz.
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If you
have missed four hours,
drink 2 cups
or
16 oz.
Water
for Thought:
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Have you ever
noticed when you are dehydrated,
you can not think
straight.? So it
makes sense that staying well-hydrated will keep you in balance and empower
your decision-making process.
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You are
continuously losing water as you breathe, sweat and visit the restroom, so you
simply must replenish.
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As your body burns fatty acids,
toxic by-products of fat oxidation
are transported in the bloodstream and flushed then out.
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You will notice, over time, as you drink
more water, your body will become leaner with less visible cellulite because
you will be flushing more toxins out of your body, preventing them from
getting trapped in fatty tissue.
- Dehydration
is the most common trigger for food cravings. Most folks walk around all
day long, completely dehydrated!
They know they are craving something, but can't seem to put their finger on it.
- Your body is roughly 75% water. If this is the
only habit you focus on, you will notice a great surge in energy because you
will stop overdosing on carbohydrates, which zap your energy.
- Water is classified as a
nutrient. It is an
essential medium for metabolic reactions.
Staying hydrated will assist your body's metabolic processes in becoming more
efficient.
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If you are an
athlete or exercise
intensely, drink
before, during and
after workouts. Athletes can weigh themselves before the physical activity, and
replenish with water until they weigh the same weight after the workout.
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Stop
drinking water a few hours before bedtime to prevent
midnight trips to the bathroom :>O
Now, get up and go get a drink of water
:>D
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