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In scientific terms, water is composed of two hydrogen and one oxygen molecule.
As I am writing this, I ensure that I have a glass of water beside me, because
although we may not always realize it, water plays an important role in not just
our environment, but also our bodies. It allows us to maintain a healthy body
image -??? both inside and out.
Approximately 3/4 of a human body is made up of water, and although our bodies
can cope without food for a number of days, going without water can cause
serious problems, even if you do so for only two or three days. Three-quarters
of the surface of our earth is covered with water, and it connects us with the
rest of the natural world ???- plant and animal communities depend on water in
many of the same ways that we do. In fact, since every drop of water is used
repeatedly, water has been referred to as the ultimate in recycling!
Someone had mentioned in a previous article that water is important in healthy
eating habits and body image, especially during exercise. Water can actually
help you lose weight because it flushes out your body system ???- cleaning many of
your organs and such. Cold ice water is not only calorie-free, but it raises
your metabolism, making you burn fat at a quicker rate. That is part of why they
suggest that you drink so much, especially if you are engrossing yourself in a
new diet or exercise routine.
Did you know that you can lose water from everyday activities? While you are
sweating, you lose approximately 34 percent of your water, and from urine and
feces together, you lose the majority of your water (which is 52 percent -- and
true!). Even when you breathe, you lose about 14 percent. However, you also
contribute to your water input by drinking, eating, and your metabolism. Your
body is constantly replenishing your water, as long as you take the initiative
to eat and drink properly.
During exercise, it is important that you drink water before and after your
routine. This helps to replace the water that you have lost during the process
of working out. If you fail to do this, then you can become dehydrated without
realizing it, and in many cases, this affects your athletic (and academic)
performances. Sports drinks, such as Gatorade, are better choices to drink than
soft drinks, coffee, or tea, which are all chock-full with caffeine -- though
they all have more calories than good old H20!
Drink healthy and be sure that you get those six to eight glasses of water in a
day! Although I do not encourage dieting for people of such an age as most of us
are, if you pay attention to your body now, you will find it much easier to
maintain a healthier lifestyle when you are older.
Brand New Colony,
TIKE
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