So, you’ve decided to commit to a lifestyle change and hopefully decided to take the HealZoo Journey. You’re eating healthy, and working out. Do you remember what you ate yesterday? Maybe you ate plenty of fruits and veggies. Do you remember what you drank? It should have been plenty of water, one of the most important components of your body’s health.
Water is a vital nutrient that many Americans neglect to drink the amount needed by your body especially when you are working out. If you short yourself on water, you may notice results in your workout program. These may not be the results you were looking for. Dehydration can impair your exercise performance and affect your weight loss goals. Because your body needs water for proper normal everyday function, if you do not get the needed amounts of water, you may feel tired, have trouble concentration, and the worse, eat more than usual because your body often misinterprets thirst as hunger.
Water is just as important as any vitamin or mineral. It is just not any ordinary beverage or something to drink just because there is nothing else to drink. It helps with both health reasons as well as physical performance during workouts. Our bodies are made up of about 60 % water and it is needed to maintain that water for our cells and organs to function properly. Our blood is primarily water as well as the inside of our cells. Our bodies use water to convert food into energy, remove waste, and carry nutrients through out our body. Drinking plenty of water will help you lose weight faster. It also helps regulate our body’s temperature even when we are sweating when working out. Sweating during exercise depletes your body’s water supply and can lead to dehydration if fluids aren’t replaced. When you are dehydrated, your body can’t operate and function properly.
Unfortunately, many of us do not realize when we are dehydrated. It is extremely important to drink water when you feel thirsty not soft drinks that also happen to include more ingredients that can actually cause dehydration. They also contain more empty calories than water. Many studies suggest that thirstiness is actually a symptom of dehydration. Other symptoms include lightheadedness, dizziness, headaches, and difficulty concentrating and focusing.
Many people don’t know exactly how much water they should drink. The average person loses about 2.5 quarts of water daily through ordinary activity. Exercise causes you to lose an additional 1.5 quarts per hour workout. This fluid must be replaced to maintain proper hydration. You have probably heard all of your life that the daily recommended amount of water needed is eight 8oz glasses of water daily. This is not necessarily true. But factually, you need more water especially on The Heal Zoo Journey. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you should drink 14 to 22 ounces of fluid two to three hours before exercise, 6 to 12 ounces of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes during exercise, and 16 to 24 ounces of fluid for every pound of body weight lost during exercise.
Water is always the best choice to satisfy your thirst and fulfill your hydration needs. However, Beverages such as tea, juice, and even soda all contribute to your daily total as do foods such as fruit, veggies, soup that are naturally high in water content. Please note that other beverages have higher sugar content and add empty calories. Soda is not recommended on your HealZoo Journey. Because beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol can are naturally dehydrating be sure to drink plenty of water to offset your consumption. Increase your intake by drinking a big glass of water first thing in the morning; keeping a bottle of water on your desk at work; drinking a glass at mid-morning and mid-afternoon; and being sure to drink before, during and after exercise.
During the HealZoo Journey program and afterward, make drinking water one of your main fitness priorities. This will help you maintain optimal hydration. If you are not properly hydrated, you will notice a lack of improvement in the way you look and your weight loss goals. Start drinking more water today.
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I read your article about the importance of drinking alot of water. I only weight 135 lbs at 5′ 10″ but my problem is my stomach which I’m trying to lose. When I drink alot of water my stomach looks like I am pregnant, what can I do?
That’s because your body is not used to the increased amount of water your taking in. But you have to drink alot of water consistently in order for your body to begin releasing it and flushing the toxins. In short, you should continue drinking at least 80-100 ounces of water per day, and you will notice your body “excreting” much quicker than when you don’t drink enough.
I hate drinking water. I think the only way I’d be able to take in that much water daily would be to add Crystal Light or something to it. I’ve heard that wasn’t good for you though. Is that true? If so what alternatives are there to add flavor to water to make it easier to drink?
One of the tricks I use to drink enough water daily is to add lemon flavor. Not only does it add flavor, but it also aids in cutting fat.
How much water?? wow..
At least 80 ounces per day. But 100 ounces is ideal.
Hello,
Please tell me all of the ingredients/components of heal zoo. Thanks
I had a kidney transplant and i’m taking numerous medications. But i’m on one medicine predisone which has put some weight on me. Is this safe to take with having an organ transplant?