Why Water is Important?

WHY DO YOU NEED TO HYDRATE?

Bottom line, if you are human you NEED to DAILY:

1. Moisten & Digest Food
2. Transport Nutrients 
3. Get Rid of Waste 
4. Serve as a Solvent for Biochemical Reactions, i.e. your metabolism 
5. Dissipate Heat & Sweat

HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD YOU DRINK DAILY?

Bottom line, about your body weight in ounces if you are active?By ounces in body weight you can include other types of fluids - For example,  coffee and unsweetened tea are 99.5% water, soup and bone broth count too! 

1. You can also include water dense vegetable - For examples, lettuce and cucumbers are 96% water; broccoli and cauliflower ~91%; spinach and cabbage ~93%.
2. You can also include water dense fruits - For example, watermelon, grapefruit and cantaloupe fall at around 90-92%; peaches, plums, apricots, blueberries, pears and oranges ~85-87%. 
3. Lastly, sparkling water, kombucha, coconut water and fresh juices count as long as you read the ingredients list many of them on the market contain a lot of sugar and added, artificial sweeteners/preservatives that they actually hinder your performance and overall well being then help. I know you think because they don't have any calories they must be good for you but believe me they are NOT...more to come on why, but just trust me....

To calculate how much water you need daily, click here to use the water calculator to help you estimate...but always over estimate the estimation because the more water you drink the better...

To read more about why you should drink more water click here to Robb Wolf's website, a expert in health & fitness amongst the Crossfit & Paleo Community...

Using the water calculator, it says I need about 100 oz of water per day, plus more because I am active...So I estimate I need to drink about my weight, 130-135 lbs...I fluctuate during the month, don't you...And I only really drink 48-64, plus fruits, veggies, tea, coffee....So I probably drink about 64-84 oz...WOW, I really need to start drinking more water to perform better in the gym and in LIFE!)

How much water does the water calculator say you should drink daily & how much do you actually drink? I want to know...As a community, inquiring minds want to know...???

Happy (High)Hy-Drating:-)