Your body is composed of two thirds water (70%) and you simply could not survive without proper hydration…

Water intake, it’s essential for almost all bodily functions from digestion, metabolism, waste removal and muscle contraction.

Before starting any form of exercise it is important to ensure you are properly hydrated to avoid the negative effects of dehydration on the body.

Proper hydration is especially important if you are undertaking high intensity training such as boot camps…

The greater the intensity of your workout, even more important it is to ensure adequate water intake is part of your exercise regime.

Water is an essential element to healthy lifestyle and plays an important role in your body.

Benefits of hydration include:

* Aids digestion
* Regulates temperature through sweating
* Helps to remove toxins from the body
* Transportation of nutrients
* Ensures joints and tissues are lubricated
* Increases oxygen availability to the cells

Athletes particularly, need to stay well hydrated to perform at their optimum level.

Inadequate water intake has been proven to have serious implications to the bodies skin, bones, joints, brain and muscle as well as affecting aerobic and anaerobic performance.

How much water should you drink?

Water is lost each day through your breath, urine, bowel movements and perspiration.

In order for your body to stay health, perform and function at its best, it is really important to replenish the water which is lost via sweat and body processes.

Your body needs to be adequately hydrated to effectively eliminate waste products and avoid waste build up, which can lead to increased acidity levels in the blood.

As a result of this build up, losing weight can become even more difficult…

If you don’t consume enough water, it will eventually lead to dehydration resulting in headaches, migraines, constipation, lethargy and lightheadedness or dizziness.

And ultimately affect your health, quality of lifestyle and training performance.

When exercising it is important to think about how much you drink.

Exercising regularly accelerates water loss…

So it is important for to monitor and if you are feeling dizzy or weak, it’s a sure sign you are not replenishing lost fluids.

This can be further exacerbated if exercising in hot and humid conditions.

Research shows that individuals should drink before, during and after a workout and depends on a number of factors:

* Your medical history
* Your Age
* Weather conditions
* Sweat loss
* Prescribed medications
* Your body size, weight and muscle mass
* Level of workout intensity

Specific fluid recommendations vary for each and every woman…

Generally speaking, its important to drink at very least 4-6 (8 oz) glasses of water per day.

Up to 1 liter of water per day is optimal especially if you’re exercising regularly.

For every hour of exercise you might need to drink 0.5 – 1 litre of extra water intake daily to avoid the effects of dehydration especially in hot weather conditions.

Below are basic guidelines to use as a starting point for women in good health.

Before exercise, it is important to drink fluids several hours before a workout to ensure sufficient fluid and electrolyte balance.

During exercise, working out at a high intensity requires greater water intake particularly if exceeding 45 minutes.

Some experts recommend drinking sports drinks…

As a better option to assist in replacing lost carbohydrates and electrolytes during a training session, suggest drinking a mixture of cinnamon, ginger, pear with spirulina.

After exercise, it is important after a workout to replace fluid lost during exercise.

It is recommended to consume water 30 minutes post workout.

How does hydration help fat loss?

As mentioned earlier adequate water intake is vital in eliminating waste from the body.

Research has shown that water has a positive effect on a woman’s metabolic rate and thus helps in improving weight loss.

Water promotes a thermogenic state which boosts your metabolism rate and increases your chances of success with losing weight.

Drinking water helps to reduce cravings for food as it works by reducing appetite.

Research has shown thirst and hunger are triggered simultaneously and if a woman is dehydrated this could be mistaken for hunger.

In actual fact, the body is actually craving fluid but because you can mistake this for hunger you’re driven to eat more food and not drink more water…

Leading to more weight gain.

If you are wanting to lose weight, you understand the benefits of drinking water and the recommended 4-6 glasses per day should be maintained.

And its a good habit to drink even more water if you are working out regularly.

Tips to staying well hydrated:

* Constantly monitor your hydration levels
* Avoid drinks such as soft drinks, tea and coffee that contain a high amount of carbohydrates (sugars) as this can prevent absorption of fluid into the bloodstream.
* Be aware of the possible symptoms of dehydration.
* Increase water intake during time of heat, humid conditions, increased training loads etc

Hydration and weight loss, health and beauty…

Top 10 Benefits of Drinking Water:

1. Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue – Since your brain is mostly water, drinking it helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert.

As an added bonus, your energy levels are also boosted…

2. Promotes Weight Loss – Removes by-products of fat, reduces eating intake (by filling up your tummy if consumed prior to meals), reduces hunger.

Hello natural appetite suppressant plus raises your metabolism and has zero calories…

3. Flushes Out Toxins – Gets rid of waste through sweat and urination which reduces the risk of kidney stones and UTI’s (urinary tract infections).

4. Improves Skin Complexion – Moisturizes your skin, keeps it fresh, soft, glowing and smooth. Gets rid of wrinkles. It’s the best anti-aging treatment around

5. Maintains Regularity – Aids in digestion as water is essential to digest your food and prevents constipation.

6. Boosts Immune System – A water guzzler is less likely to get sick. And who wouldn’t rather feel healthy the majority of the time?

Drinking water helps fight against flu, cancer and other ailments like heart attacks…

7. Natural Headache Remedy – Helps relieve and prevent headaches (migraines and back pains) which are commonly caused by dehydration.

8. Prevents Cramps & Sprains – Proper hydration helps keep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint pain is less likely.

9. Puts You in a Good Mood – When the body is functioning at its best, you will feel great and be happy!

10. Save Money! – Water is free even if you choose bottled or filtered water, it’s STILL better and cheaper than high sugar and fat-filled latte.

Can a few extra glasses of water per day help you lose weight?

Can drinking lots of water help with weight loss?

Why is drinking water important for weight loss?

YES…water helps lose weight.

According to several studies, staying hydrated can help you lose a lot more weight.

Trust you enjoyed this article about proper hydration and tips for staying hydrated…

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The unique insights have helped tens of thousands of people.

Thanks for taking the simple quiz.

We asked you to answer 3 questions…

Okay “What do you think is your biggest obstacle to weight loss?”

The most common responses are five:

1. Unable to maintain results
2. Unable to fit a diet plan into lifestyle
3. Feeling deprived of favourite foods and drinks
4. Lack of support from family and friends
5. Unable to stay motivated

The results revealed are based on over 25%…

People think their greatest obstacle to weight loss is motivation.

14% say they struggle to achieve their goal. Why?

Because they feel deprived of their favourite food and drink.

Just 1% say their inability to lose weight and achieve their goal…

Because they are unable to fit exercise and dietary plans into their lifestyle.

Motivation is the number one perceived obstacle to weight loss. 

How to leverage motivation to lose weight fast in 3 steps…

Weight loss is simply how to breakthrough dietary habits.

But are you waiting for the perfect time to lose weight?

Do you want awesome results as quickly as possible?

Many people think they have to be perfect...

They get trapped in finding the exact diet or weight loss program.

They avoid simple choices, tasks and goals that get results.

They wait until a specific time or set of conditions feels perfect...

We may plan to start a diet on a Monday or first of the month.

Moreover it may be the first of the new year.

But the truth, there is never a perfect time...

The most important is the health transformation within you.

First, your body returns to it’s youthful vigour.

Then life is filled with joyful emotions and excitement again…

Honestly, all of this cannot be expressed in words!

But I want you to know fun with consistency is where it’s at.

We can accomplish simple goals in a fun, enjoyable way…

The only stumbling block is what?

One of the biggest reasons diets fail is because they’re too restrictive.

The most successful people think and plan long term.

They approach their nutrition and weight loss with excitement.

And always find ways to have fun and enjoy their favorite foods.

Yes, it is true…

Fewer restrictions means fastest results.

And makes your daily life a lot more exhilarating. 

You got it?

I think you do 🙂

Why Do People Struggle With Diets and Exercise When We KNOW It Gets Results?

Because of our mindset; mental state of being, attitude and action…

Particularly in relationship to food choices, nutrition and weight loss.

This can be extremely personal, confronting and challenging, right?

In small or significant way, we want a noticeable difference in our lives.

But there is resistance with long-held belief and behavior…

Absolutely, for most of us it can indeed be very difficult.

What if…change actually works for us?

And makes the whole transition simple, enjoyable and much more fulfilling?

The steps to change often means understanding.

Change depends on our level of awareness and readiness.

There are 5 stages and 7 elements of behavioural change…

Let’s take a moment to step back.

And examine our own feelings about change.

Then we can review the following Five Stages of Change.

This helps to identify which stage closely resembles current situation.

Stages of Change…

Often it isn’t we can’t see the solution…

It is because we can’t see the problem.

Pre-contemplation is a period in which people are not yet clear.

They’re not committed to action in a reasonable time-frame.

Do you know it will happen or it can happen?

Many people may be in pre-contemplation stage in their lives.

And they’re unsure of the result or outcome in their behaviour.

This goes back to previous attempts of change which failed.

And that’s why so many people feel trapped or incapable of change.

Contemplation is the stage where we plan to make a change possible.

People in contemplation stage consider all benefit and cost of change.

And are aware of possible outcomes with consequences of their actions.

Furthermore this stage may last for an extended period of time…

Contemplation means we may not to be ready to firmly commit to change.

Preparation is the phase in which we commit to taking action.

Clearly within a time frame, for example, next week or month.

In the preparation stage…

Usually we have a plan of action to follow and guide us.

And are taking significant steps to make the plan of action reality.

Action is period in which we’ve made visible alterations to behavior.

At this point…

Modifications are significant enough to have impact on overall health.

The post-action stage actually consist of three different elements…

Continuing to move forward and actively working to stop relapse.

As time passes…

We become more confident that we can continue to change.

Relapse is a form of regression, which we re-enter earlier stage of change.

Even though we have reached the point of taking action…

Determination is the behavior modification which has been completed.

And you no longer need to actively seek to change.

If you consider the different stages outlined above…

Can you clearly see and identify what stage of change are you in?

Why isn’t change easy?

Because outline of goal is too vague or broad, which sets up failure.

What if there’s no way to measure?

You don’t know if you’re achieving the goal, right?

How often have you or a friend said…

“I will start eating right” or “I’m going to get fit” and never actually do it?

The key to a result you desire is to set clear and specific goals…

Set a goal which is realistic and specific.

It is measurable, action-focused and time-based.

For example…

Instead of saying “I will get fit,” set a waist line or dress size goal.

Be specific, “I will reduce my waist line by 3 inches, 8cm in six months.”

Active planning is a major part of goal setting.

And key to a starting point for a result towards meaningful change.

Recent studies reveal that habit change is the key to transformation and change.

Real joy in your lifestyle and your body.

And it’s not hard to see why.

You know habits are self-perpetuating.

They don’t require endless amounts of grit.

Nothing has to feel like a chore or start and stop…

Instead, habits become part of your daily life.

And empower you to effortlessly eat nutritionally dense foods.

Including doing workouts with successful thinking into your everyday life.

It shouldn’t feel like a battle.

You can happily call this your “win, win, win”.

Now, think about each step…

There are activities you need to complete to reach your goal.

Use a diary or calendar where you can write steps or activities down.

Schedule and record your exercise and food intake.

Eliminate foods which tempt you relapse to your previous behavior.

Most importantly, establish a solid support network.

It’s important to find guidance from a reputable nutritional expert…

Personal trainer or women’s health coach.

You need to trust them for specific focused nutritional advice.

And for safer and effective weight lose…

Including healthier ways to maintain enjoyable and better quality of life.

Thank you for reading…

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And Feel Free to Ask Your Biggest Questions About Weight Loss.

This Is Personal and All About Enjoying Better Quality Of Life!

What every woman wants to know about fashion but was too afraid to ask…

If you’re a woman, you feel modern trendy and fashionable, but knowing all the ins and outs of fashion is probably not something you have time to learn and research.

We live busy lives, so we just buy what we think will look nice and can afford.

However, there are simple tips you can follow to keep yourself ‘In Fashion’, so to speak.

It can be tricky for women to find a great outfit, here are some basic tips:

Don’t try to update your whole wardrobe at once.

It’s always best to try out ‘a look’ or ‘new fashion’ before buying out the store.

You may find the look is great for you and then you can add more pieces when you can.

Sometimes you’ll feel the look is all wrong for you…

Ever wanted to learn the best ways to put together stylish outfits and looking your best?

So adding only a few new amazing pieces won’t break the bank account?

You should never buy something you feel you are “too old” to wear.

If you do buy it, you probably won’t wear it because you won’t feel comfortable in it…

You shouldn’t be scared to dress outside of your normal age group.

When you are 55, that doesn’t automatically take mini skirts out of your wardrobe.

Just because you are 25, doesn’t mean you have to wear mini skirts, either.

Go with the fashion and style you look good in and feel comfortable wearing.

Black clothes almost always look more flattering, expensive and sophisticated.

Having some black ‘staple’ clothing is always a good fashion idea.

When you don’t have money, don’t go shopping…

A totally weird concept?

Buying cheap clothing just because you went shopping is usually a bad investment.

It won’t be what you really wanted and you probably won’t wear it that often.

Don’t shop based on fashion fads.

By the time you’ve heard about a particular fashion fad, it will probably be over.

Fad fashion never has a long lifespan, so stick with the general fashion trends.

Step outside your ‘fashion box’ for a while…  

Find fashions that only look expensive and learn the best ways to wear what you already own for your most stylish you ever.

If you are normally conservative, try a miniskirt or some low cut jeans for a change.

Not comfortable with that?

Just add a fringed or sequined handbag to your collection.

Everyone, no matter what their fashion sense, should have fun with the fashions they wear on occasion.

Even though you will normally go back to your old look, you will probably have a new approach to it.

Don’t allow fashion to jeopardize your professional image… 

See-through, low neckline, sleazy fashions will never do wonders for your career.  Those fashions are simply inappropriate for the 9 to 5 world.

Fashion is only a small part of the whole you…

If you put a lot of time and effort into other aspects of your life, what you wear won’t be what everyone notices about you.

Don’t spend all your time worrying about your wardrobe…

When you look at fashion, it is all about YOU and your choices.

Love a look, look great in it…can afford the clothing, then buy it.

Fashion can be just simple…

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