Hydration is important for everyone ... not just those training for marathons, triathlons, or other events. Its something I think I always struggle with, and I don't think I got any better during marathon training. Since I stopped training I have become less concsious about my fluid intake, but have seen a lot of info about the importance of water during a pregnancy.According to ivillage, "the hormones of pregnancy change the way the body stores and uses fluids, making you salvage water and store it". Since the weather has kicked it up a notch in Chi-town, my hydration (or lack thereof) has come back into the spotlight. Today I got an email suggesting ways to keep yourself hydrated and thought I would share the tips:
- Kick-start your count early in the day by drinking a full glass right after you brush your teeth. Seven glasses to go. Make it routine so you do it every morning.
- Buy those price club-sized flats of bottled water and pop two in your bag before you leave the house. Make sure by time you get to work, you've downed one -- save the other one for the trip home.
- While you're at work put eight rubber bands around an 8-ounce glass (or four around a 16-ounce glass) and take one off every time you refill your glass. When all the rubber bands are gone, voila, you've filled your tank.
- If plain water just seems, well, plain, glam it up with a lemon, lime, cucumber, or orange slices.
- You can also munch on refreshing watermelon slices, which are 92 percent water, to help fill your quota
2 comments:
Hydration station! I have a 24oz bottle I keep on my desk. As soon as I finish my coffee in the morning, I have to pee. The water cooler is on the way - so I fill up when I empty! This way I usually get through 3-4 bottles a day.
I carry my Nalgene around with me always. its 32 oz. I drink 2 or 3 of these just during the work day. I think water cures everything!
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