Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 253

@reshii_devi Great that you're measuring! I'm sure that extra weight will be down before you know it. You're doing amazing and definitely an inspiration to me ❤️

F, 58, 5’5
HW-187 Sep. 2014. Thank you @quiltingjaine !🌸
UGW-140

RGW-169

3/7-173-Off to yoga then horse then help at the local quilt shop for the “shop hop”. I am only helping half days at that so the rest of my life doesn’t suffer. It’s 3 days long and that is practically 1/2 of a week. I can’t wait for the time to change so I can get my after dinner walks in.

@quiltingjaine - No, I haven’t seen @terryrichardson112 here for a while. And what about @tiabirdie56 ?

SW 03/04 in 160

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_JeffreyD_ wrote: »

Many thanks @quiltingjaine .

I am trying to set a proper goal for drinking water. I know I don't drink enough. I have heard the adage about 8 glasses per day (64 oz?) . Anyone want to chime in on what you use for your goal and what benefits you actually experience?

I aim for the "half your body weight" goal. I realistically range between 48 and 80 with 48 being a really bad day.
My Benefits:

• I go to the bathroom a lot - so I assume that's flushing my system
• I do see a "freshness" in my face. My husband says I'm vibrant
• It makes you feel fuller so you "supposedly" eat less

Here are some from the web. I guess there's a lot going on behind the scenes..
1. It lubricates the joints

Cartilage, found in joints and the disks of the spine, contains around 80 percent water. Long-term dehydration can reduce the joints’ shock-absorbing ability, leading to joint pain.

2. It forms saliva and mucus

Saliva helps us digest our food and keeps the mouth, nose, and eyes moist. This prevents friction and damage. Drinking water also keeps the mouth clean. Consumed instead of sweetened beverages, it can also reduce tooth decay.

3. It delivers oxygen throughout the body

Blood is more than 90 percent water, and blood carries oxygen to different parts of the body.

4. It boosts skin health and beauty

With dehydration, the skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and premature wrinkling.

5. It cushions the brain, spinal cord, and other sensitive tissues

Dehydration can affect brain structure and function. It is also involved in the production of hormones and neurotransmitters. Prolonged dehydration can lead to problems with thinking and reasoning.

6. It regulates body temperature

Water that is stored in the middle layers of the skin comes to the skin’s surface as sweat when the body heats up. As it evaporates, it cools the body. In sport.

Some scientists have suggested that when there is too little water in the body, heat storage increases and the individual is less able to tolerate heat strain.

Having a lot of water in the body may reduce physical strain if heat stress occurs during exercise. However, more research is needed into these effects.

7, The digestive system depends on it

The bowel needs water to work properly. Dehydration can lead to digestive problems, constipation, and an overly acidic stomach. This increases the risk of heartburn and stomach ulcers.

8. It flushes body waste

Water is needed in the processes of sweating and removal of urine and feces.

9. It helps maintain blood pressure

A lack of water can cause blood to become thicker, increasing blood pressure.

10. The airways need it

When dehydrated, airways are restricted by the body in an effort to minimize water loss. This can make asthma and allergies worse.

11. It makes minerals and nutrients accessible

These dissolve in water, which makes it possible for them to reach different parts of the body.

12. It prevents kidney damage

The kidneys regulate fluid in the body. Insufficient water can lead to kidney stones and other problems.

13. It boosts performance during exercise

Dehydration during exercise may hinder performance.
Some scientists have proposed that consuming more water might enhance performance during strenuous activity.

More research is needed to confirm this, but one review found that dehydration reduces performance in activities lasting longer than 30 minutes.

14. Weight loss

Water may also help with weight loss, if it is consumed instead of sweetened juices and sodas. “Preloading” with water before meals can help prevent overeating by creating a sense of fullness.

15. It reduces the chance of a hangover

When partying, unsweetened soda water with ice and lemon alternated with alcoholic drinks can help prevent overconsumption of alcohol.

You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before

32, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2 164.5 164.9 Dec 31, 2022 165.5 Jan 5, 2023
GW: 130-135

Previous Rounds:
Last weight
03/06 - 150.0

Round Goal: 149.x

Day, Weight, Comment
03/07 - 149.4 - I'm bouncing around here a bit but it's still an improvement from my previous bouncy spot of about 152. It's a rainy day today so I'm unsure if I'll be able to sneak in a walk with the dogs after dinner like I have been all week so far. I meal prepped tonight and tomorrow's dinners yesterday before my Chiro appointment (sheet pan meal so other than chopping, I could finish work while "cooking" hehe). This morning I had a far more intense paleo version of Chinese Lemon Chicken for lunch today, tomorrow, and Saturday. Unfortunately I cannot locate the steamable stir fry veggies I could've sworn we had in the freezer for what feels like forever! Guess I'll have to improvise with broccoli. It's a good thing I love broccoli or I'd be so tired of it by now. Anyway, I was getting some software installed on my computer so IT had to remote in and I took advantage to get meal prep done (glad I started it so early! It took over twice as long as the recipe said it would). If weather cooperates, I'll head into town tomorrow and walk the dogs on the river trail once BF leaves to go get the kids. Saturday I'll run the hills around my house so I can walk the dogs after, get ready, and head to town for groceries (to avoid the back and forth in one day with my 1-hour round trip to town)
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