hydration

Hydration reminder!

Drink your water people! The rule of thumb is 1/2 your body weight in ounces per day.

So a 150 LB person needs to drink 75 ounces of water. This blender bottle is 20 oz so that’s about FOUR of these EVERY DAY.

You may want to increase your water intake if:

You’re doing lots of strenuous exercise or work.

It’s hot outside and also in winter with our home heating systems that really dry out the air.

You’re pregnant or nursing.

A lot of us are in a constant state of mild dehydration. This makes it harder for our bodies to perform lots of everyday functions and can lead to symptoms like headaches, muscle cramps, joint aches or digestive discomfort. One of the first (and least expensive!) things to take a look at when treating an injury that seems to be lingering is water intake.

I recommend doing the math and measuring out the ounces of water you SHOULD be drinking and see what it looks like. You might be surprised to learn you’re only getting half or 1/3 of what you should.