I was super thirsty after my run on Sunday and I couldn’t
drink enough water. I finally became sufficiently hydrated by 6 pm that night
and then spent most of the evening running to the bathroom to pee. Why is
hydration so important? Your body depends on water for survival. Did you know
that water makes up more than half of your body weight? Every cell, tissue and
organ in your body needs water to function correctly. For example, your body
uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste and lubricate joints.
Water is essential for good health. You
lose water through sweating, breathing and going to the bathroom. When you don’t
replace the water that is lost, you become dehydrated.
- Little or no urine, or urine that is darker than usual
- Dry mouth
- Sleepiness or fatigue
- Extreme thirst
- Headache
- Confusion
- Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
- No tears when crying
Don’t wait until you notice symptoms
of dehydration to act. It can be hard to recognize when you’re dehydrated,
especially as you age. Actively prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of
water.
If you are concerned that you may not be drinking enough
water, check your urine. If your urine is consistently colorless or light
yellow, you are most likely staying well hydrated.
Water is your best bet for staying hydrated. You can also
drink fruit and vegetable juice, milk and herbal teas. It is best to limit caffeinated
beverages as they can cause you to urinate more frequently. You can also get
water through fresh fruit and vegetable consumption. I personally do not drink
fruit juice as there really is no valuable nutrition in it. Eating a piece of
fresh fruit provides you with fiber, vitamins and water so that’s always a more
ideal item to choose over fruit juice.
I keep a 24 oz bottle of water on my desk at all times and
make sure that I drink that entire bottle by the end of work each day. I also
drink a large cup of water when I first get up the morning and lots of water in the evening when I get
home from work.
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