Staying well hydrated is key to the proper functioning of our bodies and to weight loss! Our bodies are 60% water, and water is essential for carrying nutrients (like those found in Vemma) to our cells and flushing toxins out of the body. We often mistake feelings of dehydration for hunger, which can lead to us eating when we really just need a glass of water!
How much do we need?
It is recommended that you drink at least half your body weight in water, so a 150 pound person needs 75 ounces of water (or 2.2 liters or 9-10 cups)
Why else should we drink water?
- Drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning can help kick your metabolism into gear.
- Dehydration can lead to fatigue, crankiness, digestive issues, and dry skin, among other things.
- Hydrating post-workout to replace the fluid lost through sweat also helps repair our muscles.
- Mark a water bottle with lines to show when you should be finished drinking.
- Get a 1 liter water bottle. If you fill it up 2-3 times per day, that's your daily required intake! It makes it easy to keep track.
- Infuse your water with fruit (berries, citrus) and herbs (basil, mint, etc.)
- Do you have any other tips to share?? What works for you?
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