The Water Challenge

FACT

: Water accounts for 60 percent of your body (or about 11 gallons or 92 pounds in a 155-pound person) and is essential to every cell. Your lungs are 83% water.  Most people are somewhat dehydrated.  You need to drink at least 1/2 your body weight in ounces daily.  According to Forbes in 2017, depending on his activity level, Tom Brady drinks 14 – 37 glasses of water a day.  300 ounces/day is a great goal but work up to it.  This amount of water intake is common among professional athletes who work with certified athletic trainers.  Please consult your doctor as well. 

SOLUTION and SIDE EFFECTS: Drink a pint of water as soon as you can after waking

up.  I tend to drink 3 glasses in the morning and I space them out as I get ready for work.  Too much as one time can make you a little nauseous.  Your body will quickly adjust and you’ll soon crave water.  Water makes your regular.  Have a glass on your desk or wherever you are and drink water throughout the day.  You will pee a lot but perhaps not as much as you think.  Before meals try to drink a glass of water.  If possible, track your intake and set goals.

BENEFITS: You will feel better.  You will have more energy.  You will heal faster and sleep better.  You feel less hungry.  Your sex life improves.  Water is free so you’re also probably saving money by not buying other beverages.  Water helps muscles and joints work better.  Water keeps skin supple and helps cleanse your body – inside and out.  Water has zero calories.

Please share this post if you find this beneficial.  As Gary Vaynerchuk says, even if you have two followers of your blog, your Father and your Sister, you can still grow your reach if you provide good content.  Drinking more water is some of my best words of wisdom.  Please leave a comment with your experience if you decide to elevate your water intake.  I’ve found that even a modest increase is beneficial.