The Importance of Water

Did you know that water is a part of every cell in the body? Water is so important because it helps to regulate our body temperature.

Did you know that waste and secretions are carried out of the cells by way of water?

A lack of adequate water intake is a burden to your body. When you don't drink enough water the body reacts by keeping extra sodium in the blood to keep up the water level as much as possible. If you continue to not drink adequate amounts of water did you know that the body's fluid and electrolytes can become very imbalanced, resulting in severe health problems?

Through out the day your body losses water by way of perspiration, waste excretion, and from our lungs when we exhale.

God is so awesome that He made it possible for our bodies to compensate for the loss in various ways. We can receive water from the foods we eat (fruits and vegetables), and we can drink water to replenish our system.

Begin your day by drinking 2 glasses of warm water. This warm water will help to awaken your digestive tract, get it cleaned out, and get you ready for your day. It is also important to drink water between meals and NOT with your meal. Drinking and eating slows down digestion and makes it more difficult for your food to digest.

If you drink a glass of warm water one-half to one hour before each meal it will help to satisfy your thirst and the water should be out of your stomach before you eat your next meal.

Finish your day by drinking a glass or two an hour before bed.

The best liquid to cleanse the body internally and externally is WATER.  

Water Challenge

Replace all beverages with water for one week. No coffee, juice, and soda. Only tea is allowed.
Start date: May 1, 2013 at 9am
End date: May 8, 2013 at 9am
Encourage a family member or friend to take the challenge with you.
Post pictures of your journey using #healthyliving365waterchallenge
If you already drink nothing but water CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on accomplishing this healthy habit. Invite a friend or family member to take the challenge and you can become their support system.
It takes about 21 days to form a habit. So if drinking more water is on your "to do" list this year continue the water challenge after the 1 week.

Don't forget our goal at Healthyliving365 is to live healthy for our mind, body, and soul 365 days a year!!!!!!