"How Much Water Should We Drink??"

H2O - Most experts agree that a good rule of thumb is to drink at least eight 8-oz. glasses of water. But....everyone is different...I've been hearing this for years) we all have unique water needs, depending on many factors. There used to be a hydration calculater on Brita.com...(now it's not there...)....today I found a new one when I was checking out info on Penta Water.....Thought I'd share it with you all. I know my Dr. says a minimum of 50oz. and on this board many say at least 64oz. This IBWA Hydration Calculator is easy to use...just enter you weight and the # of minutes you will be exercising today - and the calculator will tell you the recommended water intake that is tailored for your individual need. Cool thing....it also gives you a schedule of the best times of day to fulfill your daily requirement.Sounds cool huh....???
_________________________________
Here is mine:
Your total water intake today should be approximately:

122.5 oz. The best time of day for you to drink water-

• WAKE UP
• BEFORE BREAKFAST
• MID A.M.
• BEFORE LUNCH
• MID P.M.
• BEFORE DINNER
• MID EVENING
• BEFORE BED

(Remember: 80% of this amount is met by consuming water and beverages, while the other 20% is derived from foods.)
~little disclaimer~ I copied most of this information from the site where the calculator lives!!

_______________________________________________________

In case you didn't notice...I'm trying to motivate myself in my water drinking....I've been sooo bad with my hydration....Here are more WATER FACTS:Water's Role in the BodyWater helps nearly every part of the human body function efficiently. Considering that our bodies are almost two-thirds water, it is important to understand water's role in healthy lifestyles. The following are just some of the things water does in the body:

• Brain is 75% water /
• Moderate dehydration can cause headaches and dizziness
• Water is required for breathing
• Regulates body temperature
• Carries nutrients and oxygen to all cells in the body
• Blood is 92% water
• Moistens oxygen for breathing
• Protects and cushions vital organs
• Helps to convert food into energy
• Helps body absorb nutrients
• Removes waste
• Bones are 22% water
• Muscles are 75% water
• Cushions joints

Hoping you will get as much from this info as I am....It's all sooo interesting!!

Thinking and Praying for our Country....

.....and all the family and loved ones that suffer during the 5th anniversary of 9/11.

JOURNAL: September 6th/ 2006

Well...here we go!! I really am starting to see the difference in my face! WOW!! I'm excited about it.
This is one of the pictures taken last night at our US OPEN rainout...

I'm finally at the weight that I was when I returned from our Honeymoon. And now that my hair is RED again...I'm beginning to feel like my "old self!" Thanks for all of your support and emails!! Hey...you can leave comments on this blog....
DON'T BE SHY!! I'd love to hear from you...thanks again for all your support and prayers... I really am doing great. I'm adjusting to my new tummy...and obviously since I've lost 90#....it's working!!

US OPEN Rainout!!

(DOUBLE CLICK the Picture for a larger view...)
We had a bummer of an experience with our first US OPEN...
Russ and I were sooo excited...and then, when the rain came...it all changed!

Journal : 4 mos. Post-Op

Today was an exciting day....knowing that it is my 4mo. Post-Op anniversary....I jumped on the scale to see that I weighed exactly 250.0!! I haven't weighed this since my second year of marriage...I've lost 83.8#...and have exactly 100# to lose to hit my goal.

Here are my monthly progress pictures....with the comparison to my surgery day photos....