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Ok, so as promised, I am going to start a "health blog". It took longer to get around this because of my sudden ability to go to PAX East, but I would like to make this a weekly thing. Every week, I will post around a certain subject that people usually don't know much about but can incorporate said advice in the most common workouts. If you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
So, I am going to start with something simple.
Most people don't realize how important this is, but water is the MOST IMPORTANT change you can make to start living healthier. You will see this continually, as hydration is key to top performance in everything from marathon running to making it through the day.
If you don't like water, thats fine. There are plenty of flavorings out there you can buy that will help you overcome that, such as Mio and Crystal Light. However, I would suggest drinking plain water at least once a day until you can deal with the taste, as you will find yoiu can sit there and drink it all day without it bothering you.
Water is an amazing thing. Sadly, most people don't realize that, and it is a serious problem involving an estimated 75% of Americans. Dehydration can lead to Short term memory loss, fatigue, confusion, weight gain, poor blood flow, premature aging in the skin, decrease in strength and endurance performance, coordination, and many other things.
Are you drinking enough water? Most people don't realize that dehydration is all too common these days. You may find this gross, but the best way to check for hydration is simply to pay attention to the color of your urine. If it isn't clear, you aren't hydrating enough.
A lot of you are looking to lose weight, and you can help yourself do that faster is you drink more water and cut soda/high sugar content from your diet. If you drink more than 3 sodas a day, everyday, I promise if you cut those out alone, you will drop 5 pounds in two weeks; without doing anything different. I don't mean replace them with Gatorade, juices, or anything of that sort, just cut the high sugar drinks out and drink water. After the first couple of days, you wil feel better and have more energy simply from the hydration alone. This is something I have actually experienced, although I dropped about 8 pounds in a little under 2 weeks, so the results will change depending on the person.
So the biggest reason most of you guys need to start drinking water is simple, when you don't hydrate enough, your kidneys pass some of there functions to the liver, which under the abnormal stress, forces it to store more fat. Drinking more water increases your metabolism and helps your body deal with waste on a more efficient level.
I know this is all dry and boring for most people, and I apologize, but I am starting this with proper hydration because proper hydration is the most essential thing you can come to accomplish if you wish to live a healthier lifestyle. If you decide to work out, then drinking more water is no longer essential, but required. Drinking 8 glasses of water a day is stupid, instead study the chart below and make sure that your urine stays the same as the colors towards the top throughout the day.
Additional Health Benefits to drinking more water:
Healthier Skin.
Ensuring that you are properly hydrated will prove to be a far better solution to preventing or decreasing wrinkles than the many expensive and in most cases barely effective products being marketing to the public.
Healthier Teeth & Bones.
Water also makes teeth and bone stronger. The additional fluoride added to our water supplies provides extra strengths and bone density to our teeth and bones.
Healthier Mind & Body.
Water is essential for nutrient absorption and many chemical reactions in the body for overall health, including proper brain function and improvements in memory.
Interesting Facts to Consider:
By the time you are thirsty, your body is already dehydrated. Once dehydrated endurance is diminished, strength can drop, and the effect can last into the following day(s). Instead of relying on a signal, drink water at regular intervals regardless if you're thirsty or not.
Common Causes of Water Loss:
Caffeine/alcohol consumption (diuretics)
Increased Stress. Can cause water loss.
Hot environment, increases sweating.
Increased physical activity (water loss from sweating)
The average amount of water lost per day includes:
16 ounces through respiration (average)
16 ounces through invisible perspiration (more if sweat is visible)
48 ounces through elimination
(Note: the more food you eat, the more you eliminate, the more water will be lost)
**Disclaimer**
Team9000 does not officially recognize this program. If used, the participant is taking his/her own personal risk and will not hold Team9000 liable for any issues that may arise. The individuals running the program are not certified in any program, nor do they hold a degree in any of the subjects mentioned above. Any complications arising from pre-exsisting medical conditions not disclosed at time of consultation will not fall on the individual in charge, but on the participant, All individuals participate at their own risk
**Disclaimer**
More Information regarding water, along with the source article, can be found here.
So, I am going to start with something simple.
Most people don't realize how important this is, but water is the MOST IMPORTANT change you can make to start living healthier. You will see this continually, as hydration is key to top performance in everything from marathon running to making it through the day.
If you don't like water, thats fine. There are plenty of flavorings out there you can buy that will help you overcome that, such as Mio and Crystal Light. However, I would suggest drinking plain water at least once a day until you can deal with the taste, as you will find yoiu can sit there and drink it all day without it bothering you.
Water is an amazing thing. Sadly, most people don't realize that, and it is a serious problem involving an estimated 75% of Americans. Dehydration can lead to Short term memory loss, fatigue, confusion, weight gain, poor blood flow, premature aging in the skin, decrease in strength and endurance performance, coordination, and many other things.
Are you drinking enough water? Most people don't realize that dehydration is all too common these days. You may find this gross, but the best way to check for hydration is simply to pay attention to the color of your urine. If it isn't clear, you aren't hydrating enough.
A lot of you are looking to lose weight, and you can help yourself do that faster is you drink more water and cut soda/high sugar content from your diet. If you drink more than 3 sodas a day, everyday, I promise if you cut those out alone, you will drop 5 pounds in two weeks; without doing anything different. I don't mean replace them with Gatorade, juices, or anything of that sort, just cut the high sugar drinks out and drink water. After the first couple of days, you wil feel better and have more energy simply from the hydration alone. This is something I have actually experienced, although I dropped about 8 pounds in a little under 2 weeks, so the results will change depending on the person.
So the biggest reason most of you guys need to start drinking water is simple, when you don't hydrate enough, your kidneys pass some of there functions to the liver, which under the abnormal stress, forces it to store more fat. Drinking more water increases your metabolism and helps your body deal with waste on a more efficient level.
I know this is all dry and boring for most people, and I apologize, but I am starting this with proper hydration because proper hydration is the most essential thing you can come to accomplish if you wish to live a healthier lifestyle. If you decide to work out, then drinking more water is no longer essential, but required. Drinking 8 glasses of water a day is stupid, instead study the chart below and make sure that your urine stays the same as the colors towards the top throughout the day.
Additional Health Benefits to drinking more water:
Healthier Skin.
Ensuring that you are properly hydrated will prove to be a far better solution to preventing or decreasing wrinkles than the many expensive and in most cases barely effective products being marketing to the public.
Healthier Teeth & Bones.
Water also makes teeth and bone stronger. The additional fluoride added to our water supplies provides extra strengths and bone density to our teeth and bones.
Healthier Mind & Body.
Water is essential for nutrient absorption and many chemical reactions in the body for overall health, including proper brain function and improvements in memory.
Interesting Facts to Consider:
By the time you are thirsty, your body is already dehydrated. Once dehydrated endurance is diminished, strength can drop, and the effect can last into the following day(s). Instead of relying on a signal, drink water at regular intervals regardless if you're thirsty or not.
Common Causes of Water Loss:
Caffeine/alcohol consumption (diuretics)
Increased Stress. Can cause water loss.
Hot environment, increases sweating.
Increased physical activity (water loss from sweating)
The average amount of water lost per day includes:
16 ounces through respiration (average)
16 ounces through invisible perspiration (more if sweat is visible)
48 ounces through elimination
(Note: the more food you eat, the more you eliminate, the more water will be lost)
**Disclaimer**
Team9000 does not officially recognize this program. If used, the participant is taking his/her own personal risk and will not hold Team9000 liable for any issues that may arise. The individuals running the program are not certified in any program, nor do they hold a degree in any of the subjects mentioned above. Any complications arising from pre-exsisting medical conditions not disclosed at time of consultation will not fall on the individual in charge, but on the participant, All individuals participate at their own risk
**Disclaimer**
More Information regarding water, along with the source article, can be found here.