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Whether you are a gym newbie or an avid gym goer/rat, you always hear that drinking water is very important. But, do you really know why? First of all, you need to know that our body is made up of 60% water. One of the most common things I see when I take on a new client is how dehydrated they are. Normally and depending on our age are bodies need to have 50% to 68% of hydration. Most people I see that are non athletic have a reading of 29% - 35% which is severely dehydrated. The reason why is they drink everything else except for WATER! Drinking sodas, diet sodas, & other bottled named brand teas/drinks claim they are refreshments and they quench your thirst. However, they are actually designed to make you severely dehydrated so that you keep on drinking more and more which equals MORE CALORIES!
There are many ways you can hydrate yourself than just drinking water. Besides beverages, water also comes from vegetables, fruit, and your body! To keep yourself hydrated drink plenty of water and eat plenty of healthy foods. You can't get water from boxed processed foods!
So if you are a newbie to the healthy lifestyle, then constantly remind yourself the importance of drinking water. You are making your body healthier to live longer and be stronger! Just remember that your taste buds have been shot because you are used to drinking beverages that contain high sugar. The more positive you think about changing your life for the best, the easier it is to change bad habits!
