Are you drinking enough WATER?

[Private Weight Loss Coach Bonnie]

THE IMPORTANCE OF DRINKING WATER

Water is absolutely vital to your survival and to keeping every single system in your body healthy and efficient.
Despite the fact that water has no calorie value, it is an essential part of your diet. You could survive for several weeks without food, but without water you would perish in days. This is because around 70 per cent of your body is made up of water and without it the body cannot operate.


Every function in your body takes place in water; it is the solvent that carries nutrients, hormones, antibodies and oxygen through your bloodstream and lymphatic system. Water is also necessary for the elimination of waste from your body. If you do not drink enough, your body must ration and recycle water so that toxic waste is dumped into your tissues, fat, joints and muscles instead of being eliminated.
Classic symptoms of not drinking enough water are headaches, poor concentration, tiredness, poor complexion, persistent kidney and urine infections and constipation.


How much water do you really need?
Just because you don't feel thirsty doesn't mean you are drinking enough fluids. The average person gets by on a few cups of tea or coffee a day, but you should be drinking two liters (eight glasses) per day. This may seem like a lot, but your body loses up to 12 cups of water per day in perspiration, breathing and urination.
Of course, requirements vary; if you exercise or the weather is hot, you sweat and need to increase your fluid intake. Quality is also important. Caffeine drinks are diuretics, stimulating your kidneys to expel water, while alcoholic drinks actually dehydrate the body. Pure water is the best means of hydrating your body, but fruit juices and milk are also good water sources.
Every part of your body consists largely of water and requires its presence to function.

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[Tek]

In the last few months I put myself on a diet to lose weight. So far, by the Grace of God I have lost 44 pounds. I intend to lose another 32. One of the largest factors of my weight loss has been cutting out diet drinks amost entirely and drinking LOTS of water! My health was deteriorating very rapidly and God woke me up!! I am 4'11" tall and did weigh in at 186. My problem right now is what exercises I need to do to get rid of all the flab that I have now! I do sit ups, crunches, ride a stationary bike, walk, and several more exercises, but my arms and abdomen are the worst! They really embarrass me. Any good exercises for the upper arms and abdomen would be greatly appreciated! Especially the arms area! I want to surprise my husband when he comes home for a 2 week visit in September from Iraq. He hasn't seen me since I started all of this and I think it would be a great surprise to give him! The weight is coming off rapidly because I have asked God to help me and I have reduced my portions size tremendously! Eating more lean meats, lots of veggies, and more fruits have helped as well as cutting out all the sugars that I can! God Bless you all for any and all help! Tek

[Private Weight Loss Coach Bonnie]

Hi Tek,

Congratulations on your 44 pound weight loss. That is Fantastic - I know how much hard work goes into that kind of weight loss - so hats off to you pretty lady, that's really great! You know what, you are over half way done - All you need to do - is do what you just did - one more time - and you be at your goal. You CAN do it! Make sure you get your 2 liters of water in - every day:)


You may also want to take a look at an eBook called Slimmer Trimmer Tummy - It shows many exercises that you will do with detailed instructions and a detailed photographs to show you how to perform each exercise. It's in a simple to follow, easy-to-do format that shows you the exact moves that can make your Tummy Slimmer:)

For you Tek - I recommend that you perform each exercise in the book 2 sets of 10 repetitions okay.
Check it out click here

Keep up the great work - I'm sure your husband will be very proud of you:)

Love & Support,

Coach Bonnie Mechelle

[Gwendolyn Stovall Spiritual Paramedic]

Hello Bonnie, thanks for the water tips I really needed this. Bonnie I'm so proud of myself I used your advice about drinking more water and drinking less caffine drinks it will be 8 weeks as of friday, yes it's really hard but I feel so much better inside. Now I can focus more time on all your body healthy tips,and exercise more(smile) from my office, thanks your for this site I can't go wrong with all the information you supply, I never thought I would drink so much water.

[Cynthia Collins]

The water tip is definately working for me. I hit a plateau but got back on water and am less woman than I was two weeks ago.! I have a long way to go but am about 1/3 of the way there. I can already feel improvement in my knees. I look forward to having my life back.

God Bless
Cynthia Collins