Jan 10 2009
Still Sick!
It’s been a really long time since I’ve missed three days in a row! Like I said before, I normally try and just power thru my workout routine and end up being sicker so much longer - so I’m resolving to take it easy until I feel better. Another thing we should be focusing on when we’re sick - and when we’re well, for that matter - is drinking water!
Here is a good article on the importance of drinking enough water over at freedrinkingwater.com. According to the article, water makes up more than two thirds of the weight of the human body. We can go weeks without food but only about three days without water. Mild dehydration is one of the most common causes of daytime fatigue, and an estimated 75% of Americans suffer from chronic, mild dehydration. A few other things that water does:
Serves as a lubricant
Forms the fluids that surround the joints
Serves as a detox agent
Regulates metabolism
Interestingly, when we look at the research, there doesn’t seem to be a definitive amount of water that needs to be consumed on a daily basis. A good guideline I try to follow myself and that I recommend to my clients is to shoot for half of your bodyweight in ounces of water per day. So drink up!
