Can I Drink Too Much Water?

Most of us are dehydrated and don't drink enough water, but it is possible to overdo it. There's a condition called water intoxication when a dehydrated person drinks too much water without the accompanying electrolytes. It's most commonly seen in infants and athletes. Most healthy people can process up to 15 litres a day of water, so unless you take in large quantities of water at one time you are very unlikely to suffer from this condition.

A good guideline is to drink a 1/2 oz of water per pound of body weight. So for a 130 pound female, that's 8 - 8 oz glasses a day. More may be needed if you drink a lot of coffee, the weather's hot or if you're active. There are many benefits of drinking enough water including: weight loss, healthier looking skin, more energy and less cramps & sprains. It is also imperative for flushing out harmful toxins causing disease.

Dehydration, on the other hand, has many risks including migraines, tiredness, muscle cramps, constipation and kidney problems. Some common signs of dehydration include: dark urine, dry skin, thirst, mistaken hunger & fatigue.

Drinking the right amount of water is important for good health! So let's drink up!

Eat Early, Eat Often

Your mother was right! Experts say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is especially true if you are trying to lose fat. Your body has gone 8-10 hours with nothing. When you don't fuel up right away your body goes into starvation mode and starts to release fat storage hormones. This means when you finally do eat you'll find yourself storing additional fat. And who wants that! Your body works best with many small meals throughout the day, not huge portions all at once. Eating early and eating often speeds up your metabolism and gives you more energy and brain power.