According to the food pyramid, you should drink several glasses of water a day. Few do! Hydration is one key to a healthy diet and to good health. And yet many people do not drink enough water during the day. Why is this bad for you?
In addition to constipation, high blood pressure, the risk of stroke, and the like, when you dehydrate, you get thirsty - and your body will turn to whatever source of water it can find.
So many people hydrate with soda pop. And many people hydrate with food. Yes, that's right, food.
Many foods contain a lot of water. And if you are thirsty, you may find yourself cruising past the refrigerator, looking inside to "see if there is something to eat". In reality, you are just thirsty, but your body will take water anyway it can get it.
If you find yourself refrigerator-surfing, have a glass of water. Better yet, schedule times during the day to get a glass of water and keep it near your desk at all times. Make sure you are getting enough water and chances are, your appetite will diminish.
The body will fight you if you try to starve it of water. And it will send signals to eat as a result.
Make sure you are getting enough water. But don't do something stupid like drink yourself to death through water intoxication.
April 2, 2010 240.6 lbs - no gain or loss
Exercise: Walk 3 miles
Bike Ride: 8 miles (4 pushing small child)
Pedometer Reading: 10305
Breakfast:
Egg sandwich
Egg 70
English Muffin 130
Canadian Bacon 70
Cheese 100
Total: 370
Lunch:
Potato salad 1/2 cup 175
dolmas (3) 105
Crackers and peanut butter 130
orange 50
Pepperoni sticks 90
Glass White Wine 90
Total: 640
Dinner:
Grilled Chicken 200
Salad 100
Colt cuts 200
Cheese 100
Red Wine - 4 glasses 300
Corn Bread 200
Total: 1100
Total: 2110
Disclaimer: Before going on any diet or exercise program, consult your Doctor for advice specific to your condition and needs. The entries in this blog reflect my own personal philosophies about weight loss, diet, eating habits, and exercise and reflect my experiences in losing weight. They are not intended as instructions on health, exercise, or medicine for others. The author assumes no responsibility in any way for misuse of the materials provided herein.
