As they say, “Rome was not built in a day”, so I’m not going to tackle everything at once. I’m putting in writing my first goal which is to drink more water. Everyone is always talking about how we don’t drink enough water and how water is the key to weight-loss. I thought the following information/formula from lazymanandhealth.com was interesting, so I’m going to try it. I’m including an excerpt from the article in this posting for anyone who’s interested and for my accountability. After all, it needs to be measurable to determine if the plan is successful.
(excerpt from lazymanandhealth.com)
How Much Water Should I Drink
Water is essential, though—especially for dieters, yes, but it is necessary for everyone. Every human needs to drink a certain amount every day. This figure is different for each person, though most people have heard that eight 8 ounce glasses is the ideal. That amount is not the ideal; rather, it is the average amount.
Though experts disagree on the optimal amount of water, we’ve found many feel this formula is a good guideline. Take the person’s weight and divide it in half. This figure represents how many ounces of water this person should ingest each day. Of course, about 20% of this amount is generally figured to be ingested through foods—many foods are composed of high amounts of water, such as soups and many fruits. So, take the figure and subtract 20% of it to come to the real amount.
Here’s an example:
Let’s say a person weighs 240 pounds. Half of that is 120, so that would be 120 ounces. 20% of 120 is 24 (this is the amount of water this person gets from his food), so subtract 24 from 120 (120 – 24 = 96). So, this person needs to drink 96 ounces per day, which translates to 12 8 ounce glasses.
Tips for Drinking All that Water
Here’s how you can get that water into one day:
• First thing in the morning, right after getting out of bed, drink a glass of water. Guzzle it down.
• Drink another glass slowly while getting dressed and ready for the day.
• Before eating anything, whether it is a snack or a meal, drink a full glass of water. Not only will this help you ingest the right amount of water, but it can help you to eat less because you will feel fuller.
• Keep a large water bottle (at least 24 ounces) filled and next to you at all times. Sip on it throughout the day.
Lastly, be careful not to drink too much water. People might not realize it, but too much water can lead to water intoxication
