The Importance of Being Hydrated

Most of you have probably heard before that sometimes your body tricks you into feeling hungry when really you're just thirsty. (I first learned this little tip from my future bro-in-law). So when you get that craving for more food after you've just eaten, or late at night, try drinking down a pint of water (well, it doesn't have to be a pint, but the only glasses I seem to have in my house are pint glasses!).

But I recently just learned that it's really important to drink down that glass of water when you first wake as well. Your body is actually pretty dehydrated after working all night while you sleep. And this makes so much sense to me now, because I've tried to work out in the morning and just felt awful when I have. I always thought it was because I hadn't eaten enough, but I'm thinking now that I have just never had enough fluids in my system. So, first thing in the morning now (with my morning cup of coffee), will be my morning glass (or 2) of water. I'm hoping this helps me start working out in the morning more (because studies have shown that people who work out in the morning are more likely to keep with it and make it a daily routine... but that's another post!)

"Water has no taste, no color, no odor; it cannot be defined, art relished while ever mysterious. Not necessary to life, but rather life itself. It fills us with a gratification that exceeds the delight of the senses." ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPERY (1900-1944), Wind, Sand, and Stars, 1939