Flatten that tummy by drinking enough water

Did you know that our bodies are made up of 50-70% water?

Water is important for food digestion, removing bodily waste and regulating body temperature. You lose water from your body through sweat and urine.

If you don’t drink enough water you’ll become thirsty. It can also lead to headaches and tiredness and in extreme cases can lead to constipation and kidney related problems.

The average adult intake should be 2 litres a day but add in an extra litre on top for every 1 hour of exercise that you do. More may be needed depending on the climate that you are in i.e. the hotter the climate, the more you sweat and so the more fluid you lose. Listen to your body, if you feel thirsty then this is a good indication of dehydration setting in.

Another way to check your hydration levels is to have a look at the colour of your urine. I know that may not be the most pleasant sounding but trust me it works. Ideally your urine should be a pale straw colour. If it is dark yellow then you need to increase your fluid intake.

When exercising take sips of water at regular times. Not drinking enough can lead to a drop in performance levels. Conversely drinking too much water during exercise can lead to discomfort and regular toilet breaks! Everybody is different so adjust your intake during exercise to what suits you.

Moving away slightly from exercise and hydration, what should you drink when you aren’t exercising? What types of fluids count towards your daily average target?

• Water – this should be a major part of your intake.
• Fruit &Vegetables - not only rich in essential vitamins and minerals, they provide a small amount of fluid too.
• Tea & Coffee – you can count these towards your daily target but bear in mind the health consequences of too much caffeine in your diet.

Tips On Keeping Hydrated

• Work in an office? Whether it’s a bottle of water or you make regular trips to the dispenser just make sure you have a regular supply at your desk.
• Car Journeys – always keep a bottle in the car.
• Bus / Walking – slip in a small bottle into your bag so you can take regular sips during your journey.
• Exercising – always have a bottle of water with you.

Whether you have bottled or tap water is entirely your choice but here’s some facts about bottled water...

• Bottled water costs 500 times more that tap water
• The average person drinks 37.6 litres of bottled water each year
• 2.7 million tonnes of plastic are used to bottle water each year
• 22 million tonnes of bottled water are transferred from country to country each year
• 3 out of 4 plastic water bottles are still not recycled
• Bottled water has a carbon footprint up to 300 times higher than tap water

I hope you found this article interesting so make a positive choice and help drink your way to flatter tummy!

Dave

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