water consumption: Think Thin Thursday ~ The "Skinny" on Hydration
- 09/05/18 12:21 PM
This idea of hydration or lack thereof has been discussed by many experts espousing how much is enough and what are the minimum requirements. The right answer depends on the individual. Gender, age, weight, activity, climate and metabolism all play their parts. The easiest way to determine if your water (fluid) intake is enough look no further than the color of your urine. The lighter the better although only to a point. Clear to pale yellow is acceptable while darker yellow can mean you're dehydrated. Another common symptom is fatigue and or lack of focus. If you like numbers divide your weight … (14 comments)
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water consumption: Think Thin Thursday ~ Without Water You're Sunk
- 05/31/18 10:06 AM
Scientists agree that the human body is about 70% water but what is it doing in there? The cells are made up of 90% water, blood 85%, our brains 80% (may vary), muscles 75% and even bones are comprised of about 30% water. A 2.2 liter bottle of it weighs almost 5 pounds. Without it we die, scientists all agree on that. It might take anywhere from 2 days to a week for the average person to die if not consuming water. Your scale is only giving you a piece of the puzzle. Drink Up!
Thanks to breathing, perspiration and our kidneys … (7 comments)
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This idea of hydration or lack thereof has been discussed by many experts espousing how much is enough and what are the minimum requirements. The right answer depends on the individual. Gender, age, weight, activity, climate and metabolism all play their parts. The easiest way to determine if your water (fluid) intake is enough look no further than the color of your urine. The lighter the better although only to a point. Clear to pale yellow is acceptable while darker yellow can mean you're dehydrated. Another common symptom is fatigue and or lack of focus. If you like numbers divide your weight … (14 comments)
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