Tuesday’s Tips (Week 5) – Baby Steps for a Healthy Life
Tuesday’s Tips are good habits we want to create and have for the rest of our lives. They are very, very, (some may say ridiculously) small steps we can take to dramatically change our lives. Each new habit is small and easy so we can and will actually do them. And if we do each of these small things on a regular basis they will have a huge impact on our entire life – our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
If you are just joining us we recommend that you start with the first step, which is Week 1. Give yourself a week to form each new habit, you will have a better chance for success and avoid burning out.
WEEK 5 – Drink a glass of water before dinner
Studies have found that drinking a glass of very cold water right before a meal can also reduce appetite and give the person a feeling of fullness after eating smaller amounts of food. So this is another benefit that can be gained from drinking more water. Water also has other health benefits such as giving skin a much healthier appearance and a better all-around tone. See my post on Top 10 Reasons to Drink Water.
But it’s hard to know how much water you really drink each day. It’s not like you keep a water journal or a water log. So how do you keep track? Here’s how: By getting in the habit of drinking water at specific times throughout the day we know for a fact we are getting enough water.
How much water do you need to drink every day? One approach is the “8 x 8 rule” — drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day (about 1.9 liters). The rule could also be stated, “drink eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day,” as most fluids count toward the daily total. Though the approach isn’t supported by scientific evidence, many people use this basic rule as a guideline for how much water and other fluids to drink. For additional approaches go to the Mayo Clinic website.
Also, don’t forget to drink water while you exercise. I always drink water while I walk and work on my laptop – on the treadmill – using my SurfShelf of course!
Some signs that you are not drinking enough water are:
- Dry, sticky mouth
- Tiredness
- Muscle weakness
- Headache
- Dizziness or lightheaded-ness
Have a great day,
Emie
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