H2O

How much water do you drink in a day? Do you know why it's important to get plenty of water each and every day? Your body is made up of 60% water. Water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues. Not getting enough water can leave you dehydrated which can drain your energy and make you tired. Water is necessary for your body to simply carry out its normal functions.

Everyone has heard the advice to drink 64 ounces of water a day (or 8 glasses). In reality, your body probably needs much, much more than that. You should be getting AT LEAST half your body weight in ounces of water each day. This level increases if you are drinking a lot of caffeine as well (you should have 8 oz of additional water for each serving of caffeine), or are engaging in physical activity that causes you to sweat.

Today's challenge is to start drinking more water! Now, go grab a glass and get to it! =)

Heather