Realizing The Value of Water and Excercise

THE VALUE OF WATER!
  Water is your most vital nutrient.Water makes up about 60% of our body weight. The national research council recommends approximately 8-10 glasses per day for women and 10-12 glasses a day from men.
    You need water for several bodily functions;
 * Every cell in your body depends on water to function properly
*  Water is part of the chemical structure of compounds that form the cells, tissues and organs of the body.
*   Water support your kidneys in their role in protein matabolism
*   Water is also important for proper elimination. Constipation can often be avoided by simply increasing one s water intake
*    Water provides satiety value and helps one to feel full. Scientific studies have demonstrated that people eat fewer kilojoules at meals when they make food choices, which have higher water content.
*    Water is also known to help remove toxins from your system, keep the skin clearer, assist nutrient absorption, help reduce headaches etc.
    USEFUL TIPS
* Have a glass of water upon awaking in the morning
* Drink water with every meal regardless of other beverages you may drink
* For every caffeinated beverage you drink, have a glass of water. Caffeine dehydrates, and can make you excrete more water than you take in.
* At home or at work, keep a glass of water nearby and drink from it often.
* Drink 250ml of water every 15minutes you exercise.
       THE VALUE OF EXCERCISE
 It is critically important to exercise in reaching your goal weight. No matter what your age, weight, physical limitations or current level of activity, virtually everyone can exercise in some way. Exercise benefits you physically, mentally and psychologically.
   BENEFITS OF EXECERCISE
* Increase fat burning capabilities and metabolic rate during and after exercise.
* Builds cardiovascular endurance. Can help reduce risk of plaque buildup and heart disease
* May help increase HDL" GOOD" cholesterol and lower triglycerides.
* Improve flexibility
* Helps control appetite
* Can help reduce risk of colon cancer
* Help control blood sugar {glucose}levels, especially in those at risk of diabetes
* Help improve bone density and reduce risk of osteoporosis
* Increase energy
* Enhances mood and helps manage stress
* Promotes sound sleep
* Promotes better overall circulation
* Boosts self confidence
* Helps you achieve long term weight loss goals.