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The importance of water!

Ms_Natalie
Ms_Natalie Posts: 1,030 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
:flowerforyou: Hey guys, I received my HRM this morning and although I am over the moon, I doubt I will get a workout in today because I have come down with a nasty summer cold. Urgh... :sick: I have just returned from a 40minute walk with the poochie (he HAS) to be walked because of his routine and he'll start climbing the walls if I dont. Anyway, I returned homw sweating and over HOT! Eek! :grumble:

Anyways, I was looking through a booklet that came with the HRM and it contains some excellent information about certain aspects of weight loss success! It had a great little section about remaining hydrated and I thought I would share it with you guys, just to emphasize the importance of remaining hydrated.

Here goes:

The health benefits of water are too great to list but include the following:

♥ Transports nutriensts and oxygen to cells

♥ Ensures adequate blood volume

♥ Protects against heat exhaustion

♥Acts an insulation in the cold

♥Cushions Joints

♥ Suppresses Appetite

♥ Assists the body in metabolizing stored fat

♥ Relieves fluid retention problems

♥ Reduces sodium build up within the body

♥ Helps to maintain proper muscle tone

♥ Rids the body of waste and toxins

♥ Helps convert food into energy

♥ Maintains strength and endurance

♥ Protects organs


Get drinking that water peeps! have a nice day :flowerforyou:

ACHOOOOOO! :sick: :laugh:

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  • maviolette
    maviolette Posts: 27 Member
    Thank you for posting this. It made me pick up my water bottle as I was reading it!
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    I've been chugging my 24 oz. bottle of water the last couple minutes when I came on your topic. Thanks!!
  • Jay_83
    Jay_83 Posts: 446
    made me go to the water cooler at work and fill up the waterbottle. Thanks!:bigsmile:
  • NykkieC
    NykkieC Posts: 622 Member
    Thanks for this! I also chugged down my bottle of water as I read it. Drink up, everyone! :drinker:
  • 3dogsand1
    3dogsand1 Posts: 13
    Inspired by this - will get drinking more water!!
  • Ms_Natalie
    Ms_Natalie Posts: 1,030 Member
    B :flowerforyou: U :flowerforyou: M :flowerforyou: P :flowerforyou:
  • lculian
    lculian Posts: 313 Member
    I'm going to refill my water bottle right now. Great post!!!
    Feel better:flowerforyou:
  • specialsong77
    specialsong77 Posts: 78 Member
    Wow! It is like, we all know water is good for us... but seriously this puts it in perspective! Really great post! Raise those water glasses high! Bottoms up! :D
  • kelika71
    kelika71 Posts: 778 Member
    Thank you for the info!!

    I had hit a plateau in May. Was doing everything I was supposed to, but then when I started looking at my water intake, it was suffering. I started doing the 8 glasses and it knocked me off that darn plateau! Amazing what water can do. :)
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