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Tips for Staying Hydrated

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Last week I talked about the importance of staying hydrated especially in the heat of summer. I also gave you signs of dehydration. The following are tips to help you stay hydrated this summer. 

 

1. Keep a bottle of water with you all the time. (If you have a hard time with water you can infuse fruit like raspberries, lemon, lime, etc)
2. When exercising drink water before, during, and after.
3. Begin and end your day with a glass of water.
4. If you feel hungry drink a glass of water…..you may not really be hungry but needing water.
5. If you have trouble remembering to drink water set a timer or schedule for drinking water.
6. When you go out to eat drink water.

Hope these tips help you to stay safe and hydrated this summer!!!!

Signs You Are Dehydrated!!!!!!!

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Summer time is a great time to be out doors. We spend time outside playing, working out, going to the lake or beach, hanging out by the pool and even working in the yard. If you are not careful it is very easy to get dehydrated.  During the day we lose water in many different ways. We lose water just by breathing. We also lose water when we go to the restroom and when we sweat. We lose water even faster when it’s hot or when we exercise. 

Here are signs you are dehydrated:
Little or no urine.
Urine that is darker than usual or cloudy.
Dry mouth.
Sleepiness or fatigue.
Extreme thirst.
Headache.
Confusion.
Dizziness or light headed.
No tears when crying.

If you have these symptoms you may be dehydrated so grab a glass of good ol’ water!!! Tomorrow I will post ways to prevent dehydration. Check back but in the mean time be drinking plenty of water!!!!!

Summer’s Here…….Stay Hydrated!!!!!

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Summer is a great time not only for fun but for staying fit as well. One danger of fun in the sun is becoming dehydrated. How do you keep from becoming dehydrated?  Glad you asked. WATER, WATER, WATER!!!!!  The basic guideline for how much water to drink is 6/8 ounce glasses of water. While that is a good starting point, a better amount to go by is half your body weight in ounces. Someone weighing 120 lbs should drink a minimum of 60 ounces of water. If you are going to be outside or exercising you should drink even more. Tomorrow I will post signs of dehydration so check back tomorrow!!!  In the mean time drink plenty of water!!!!

Nothing is impossible with God!!!!!

It is so easy to get frustrated when things aren’t happening as quickly as you would like. Don’t lose hope. Keep God in the mix and trust him to give you the strength you need to reach your goals. Talk to him and let him hear your your struggles. Even though he already knows them let him be a part of you and your life. It will give you an inner strength you had no idea you had. He cares about you and he wants you to be successful.

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BREAKFAST IS FOR CHAMPIONS!!!!!

There are so many reasons not to skip breakfast whether you are an athlete, a scholar, trying to lose weight, or just maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Some of the benefits are:

– you will find it easier to concentrate
– you will be less hungry when lunch time arrives (especially if it includes a protein source)
– you will be less likely to over-eat and
– it can help improve your morning workout performance.

It gets your body going and gives you energy to get through the day and it helps keep your mind alert!!!!

Be a champion and eat breakfast!!!!!

Paying the Price for Greatness

I want to send encouragement to those who are struggling with support from family,friends, or whoever. Sometimes those we care about most give the least support. Believe in yourself though!!!! Sometimes we have to go through tough times to obtain great things. Whether it is for weight loss, a sporting event, or a competition. Competing or trying to reach goals takes some tough skin because people can just be down right mean. Stay strong and know there are people who support and care about what you are doing. When you see someone you know who is working hard to lose weight and get healthy…….encourage them. If someone does better than you in a competition then congratulate them…….and mean it!!!! It will come back full circle to you. God promises that our good deeds don’t go unnoticed!!!

Breaking The Wall

When you find yourself hitting that plateau focus on changing one thing at a time. Take one step at a time. Celebrate small successes. Focus on changing your diet slightly. Maybe change up your workout routine for a couple of weeks. Don’t overwhelm yourself….focus on one thing at a time.