WATER. Proper water intake has many benefits such as: decreasing headaches and/or migraines, assisting in organ function, and flushing out toxins. Moreover, our BRAINS are strongly influenced by our hydration status. Studies show that even mild dehydration can impair many aspects of brain function. From negatively impacting mood, increasing fatigue and anxiety, and hindering our concentration and memory- dehydration leads to more than just feeling thirsty.
While many people believe you need to drink 8-12 cups a day, the truth is that the number can vary due to factors like:
- age (babies have the most water & the percentage of water lowers as we age),
- gender (women naturally have more fatty tissue, so men usually have more water)
- activity level (increased exercise means you’ll need to drink more water- have a hydration station ready!)
- the level of humidity (the more humidity, the more water you’ll need)
- and there’s a lot more, but this is getting lengthier than a Leonardo Dicaprio movie- so let’s move on to some helpful, practical tips!
WATER FACTS & HACKS
- Drink 2-3 cups when you wake up. Rehydrate after your slumber, your body will need it.
- Eat lots of low calorie, high density foods (foods that have high water content such as fruits, veggies and broth-based soups; they help you feel full, are nutrient dense, and help with weight loss!)
- Keep a reusable water bottle with you wherever you go. If you work at a desk, you can place it on top of your phone on your desk. Whenever you want to check your phone, you take a sip. Not only will you stay hydrated, you will increase your step count by walking to and from the washroom ?
- Sip water throughout high-intensity workouts (get in the habit of drinking a little water every 5-10 minutes during the sweaty-sesh)
Now, go pour a glass of H2O & get your well-hydrated booty movin’ ? ??
