Hello 2013!
With the start of the new year many have made resolutions to a better & healthier year. Today I would like to address a goal I've been working on and encourage everyone to give some attention.
Water consumption.
Yes we are talking simple H2O.
Water is an essential component to your body, which we sometimes neglect.
How much water should I consume every day?
Men : roughly 3 liters or 13 cups daily
Women: 2.2 liters or 9 cups daily
What does water do for my body?
Water has many functions that help our bodies function properly. Water acts as solvent, a lubricant, a temperature regulator, and most importantly for digestive a medium transport.
We lose water constantly every single day, so it is very important we replenish our bodies to function properly. With the next few winter months ahead of us its very important to stay hydrated. During the winter we don't perspire as much in the summer so we don't realize how much water we are actually losing. Water can also help keep illnesses such as the flu away. By constantly drinking fluids your system is "flushing" itself out continuously.
So as you begin your new year resolutions I encourage you to drink more and more water!
Try setting reminders throughout the day, or mark times on a water bottle to remind you to drink up.
Cheers to the new year!
