How Much Water Should I Be Drinking?

For many, Memorial Day signifies the start of summer and a change in the weather. For others, like myself, hot, dry temperatures have been around for several weeks already. As new seasons begin it’s a good idea to re-evaluate your water intake. Case in point: This is how I felt a few days ago as I completed a run in 90-degree weather. Guzzling down a full bottle of water didn’t seem to quench the dryness. Although I thought I had adjusted my water intake sufficiently for this climate – I was clearly wrong. I’ve done a few articles on water and hydration because it’s so very important, and is often not a conscious part of many people’s daily health regimes. Hydration is dependent on body size, fat and lean mass, activity levels, durations and intensities and, of course, your environment. As the temperature rises you will require more water. Add to this if you exercise outside in hot, dry climates. Stop guessing and click here for a quick calculation of the amount of water YOUR body needs.

Staying well hydrated is so important. I wanted to help you refresh your memories. Here are some key points… Adequate water intake is essential to almost all cell reactions and chemical processes in your body (i.e. for your bod to function optimally), it helps prevent weight gain (keeps the “full” feeling so you’re not snacking as much), and keeps your skin glowing and your bowels regular (flushes out toxins).