Do something Friday

How much water do you drink?  Notice I didn't say fluids -- I said water.  Not only does water have no calories, it is exactly what we need to replace the fluids we lose during this warmer weather.  Many of us misinterpret our thirst for hunger -- so not only are we increasing our number of calories when we eat instead of drink, we aren't giving our body what it really wants.

This weekend, when you think you are hungry, drink a glass of water first.  Not as a way to cut calories but as an attempt to become more in tune with your sense of thirst.  It is heating up outside (thank goodness!) and we are going to be sweatin' more as we mow the lawn, walk to the corner, and take the trash out. 

As you drink the water, pay attention to how it makes you feel.  If you are dehydrated (and it doesn't take much dehydration -- only 2-3% fluid loss)  your thinking less clear and  you feel tired and sluggish.  I can lose that amount of fluid mowing my yard -- and that only takes 45 minutes.

Grab a bottle this weekend and start drinking.  With more fluid on board, I bet you are going to feel more energized and more awake.  Wow!  I don't know anyone who would turn that down!