Drink It Up

You always hear the recommendation about drinking 8 eight ounce glasses of water a day. While that is a good suggestion, I think you need to know why drinking water is so important and what the correct amount will be for you. When I was a personal trainer at the Michigan Athletic Club I was given a great formula for the amount of water to try to shoot for a day. If you take your body weight and divide it by half, that number is the number of ounces you should drink a day. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds you should drink at least 75 ounces of water a day. Why drink so much water though? What are the benefits of drinking so much? Let's look at some of the benefits of drinking water: 1.) Water helps regulate body temperature 2.) Water keeps a balance in body fluids. 3.) Water helps keep skin hydrated and clear. 4.) Water helps regulate digestion and bowel movement. 5.) Water aids in flushing toxins out of the body. 6.) Water helps to lubricate joins. 7.) Water keeps the body hydrated, which helps keep the body from cramping Need some tips on how to drink more water? Here are some great ones! 1.) Keep a bottle with you to sip on during the day. 2.) Flavor it with calorie free drops, powders, or fruit. 3.) Drink a bottle of water with each meal. 4.) Begin and end your day with a glass of water. 5.) Put an alarm on your phone, watch, etc to remind you to drink. 6.) Some people drink out of a gallon jug with time lines drawn on it so that they have a certain amount drank by the time listed on the jug. I hope this little blog helps you understand more about why water is important and how much you should try to drink! Drink it up!