Water makes up more than 60% of our body weight. It is responsible for many functions that help our body run more smoothly such as digestion, blood flow and body temperature regulation.
Signs of acute dehydration are being more prone to injury, lethargy and a higher likelihood to break habits and diet. This eventually results in a drop in blood volume and blood pressure.
It is critical to ensure you stay hydrated. Some ways to tell you aren’t hydrated are if you’re feeling thirsty (duh), you’re craving salt or your urine color is dark yellow.
A simple way to ensure you’re staying hydrated is to compound your habits. Chances are that you’re having coffee, eating food and (hopefully) going to sleep every day. Before every one of those actions, have one or two glasses of water. You can also set an hourly reminder to “Drink a glass of water”
Hydration supports most functions in your body, which helps you perform at your best.
