Wednesday, February 12, 2014

BUS 449a Drink it up!

Hello, gymaniacs!
Have you been running?! I hope so. I have and my legs are begging for some rest:)
This post won't be about workout, so don't you worry. It won't be about food, either. It's about something pretty simple and pure that you can do everyday without any efforts.
How much water do you drink per day? Maybe now's a good time to think about this. Water could be really beneficial for you and make your lifestyle much healthier.
That's my boy!
Drinking more water speeds up your metabolism. When your body is dehydrated, it starts conserving energy and therefore slows down its processes because the organs need to be properly hydrated to work fast and efficiently.  Once your metabolism has been increased by drinking more water, though, the weight-losing mission seems much easier for those of you who want to lose a few kilos. However, drinking water is just another step to being healthier and keeping your body fresh.
Water also cleans up the toxins in your body. It's the most natural way of cleaning your kidneys and bowel and helping them eliminate any waste of what you've been taking throughout the day.
How does water help me? Well, I take as much as 5 liters of water per day. So, my friends have probably seen me carrying around a big bottle of water every day. (And rushing to the bathrooms about 35 times a day.) That's one of my ways to stay fit and full. Every time I feel like having some extra food or something that wouldn't be very healthy for me, I drink water. I've had problems with kidney stones in the past, so that's one more reason to try to take as much water as possible. Whenever I feel like drinking juice or something that will just bring extra sugar and extra calories to my body that I don't need - I drink water. It's healthy, it's clean, it's tasty:)) Well, yeah I know it doesn't exactly taste like beer or wine, but remember - there is no hangover after overdosing with water!!! Drink it up! Cheers:)

4 comments:

  1. Yes, I agree with you that drinking a lot of water is good for the kidneys. Also, it is a good idea 15-20 minutes before your meal to drink a cup of water. It makes you feel full and you don't eat that much.

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  2. I am not good about drinking water...but try to make a point to do it throughout the day...carrying a water bottle really helps. Lina, you should do a short piece on the benefits of interval training, since you like the run. It's not only a good way to avoid boredom on the treadmill...but its actually better for burning fat and building muscle...and good for your heart ;)

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    1. I will most certainly dedicate a post on interval training! Thanks! :)

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  3. Even if you're not training, you should drink plenty of water. Not doing so can cause you headaches after long periods in front of a PC (which I know most of you do).

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