This is also a note to myself, as well, about keeping water up. It's one of the areas where I can find myself slacking when it comes to health, if I don't watch it.
Sometime last year my good friend and biz bestie started promoting #waterbeforecoffee. It made me take a look at how many cups of coffee I was having even before I had plain old H2O.
Ever since then, just about every morning, I fill up my 32 oz Yeti and drink it before I have my coffee. Woooo wee it has made a world of difference. I've noticed how I'm more hydrated than ever before, I don't find myself thirsty, and it has helped me continue to drink water throughout the day!
It has become a habit, to start the day with water.
So, how's your water intake?!
Did you know that your body is about 60% water … and that your blood is 90% water?
And yet, very few of us (maybe only 20 percent!) actually drink 8 or more cups of refreshing, rejuvenating water every day!
Starting today, I want you to improve your water intake, if you're not already, throughout the day.
I want you to TRACK your water intake for the entire week … yes, take a second to write it down or use an app, so you aren’t “guesstimating!”
Drink 8 oz and then record it. I'd also encourage you to start your day with some water, as I have. You'll be glad you did. It doesn't have to be as much as me; I don't expect you to go from 0 to 100 oz, lol!
Just start where you are! You could start with increasing the amount you drink at each meal and go from there! Also, if you aren't already, start to carry a water bottle around with you. That will help you increase your intake with ease!
Here’s why it’s so important:
💦 It keeps your joints lubricated, helping avoid joint pain.
💦 It helps with digestion, starting with the moment you eat something.
💦 It helps your body move oxygen and fuel – and break down and deliver vitamins and minerals – so they can be used where they are needed.
💦 It keeps your skin glowing and looking radiant.
💦 It cushions your brain and protects your nervous system.
💦 It regulates your body temperature (super important when you work out or are in hot weather!).
💦 It helps maintain healthy blood pressure.
💦 It makes breathing easier (especially important if you have allergies!)
💦 It helps keep your kidneys healthy.
💦 It helps you work out harder/longer.
There are numerous opinions out there about how much water we need to drink each day – because we’re all different, with different needs based on our size, body composition, activity level, how sweaty we get, and more!
That being said, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine says the adequate daily fluid intake is:
- About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids for men
- About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women
Another great way to know if you are drinking enough water is to take a look at your urine after you use the restroom. If it's light yellow, then you are probably good to go.
Are you in? Reply to this email and let me know if you are going to work to improve your water intake this week. Or share with me and tips that you use to keep your water intake in check! I'll check back in on ya in a week!
Here's to drinking more water!
In Strength
Xo
Candace
