Since you were little you were repeatedly told about the importance of drinking water and staying hydrated. Yet some people have no idea what being hydrated means. Some people think when they feel thirsty is when they should drink something. This is incorrect. If you feel thirsty this is your body telling you you’re already dehydrated.
Your body is composed of 60% water. The functions of these fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temp. Without fluids, your organs can’t function properly. Chronic dehydration can affect your organs and cause kidney stones, cholesterol problems, constipation, liver, joint and muscle damage.
You should drink between half an ounce to one once of water for every pound you weigh. For example, I weigh 127lbs therefore my goal each day should be to drink a minimum of 127 ounces. I leave a water bottle sitting somewhere that I can see. This reminds me to drink water every time I see it. Chasing after a baby all day I sometimes forgot to drink my daily amount so this water bottle is like my personal warning sign! Do whatever you need to remind yourself to drink water!
9 months pregnant vs 9 months post delivery. I’ve worked hard to get myself back to where I was pre baby. I still have a little bit to go but I’m happy with my progress. Slowly but surely!
Just because you eat healthy doesn’t mean you won’t end up bloated or gassy. Some of the most healthy foods cause both of these. These are just a few that cause bloating:
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Im starting to put a little muscle back on. It’s been a battle after pregnancy to put back on the muscle I had before. Your body definitely isn’t the same after you have a baby. Not to mention, feedings really take everything out of you. I’m slowly getting back to feeling like myself again. My strength and energy is back so I’m not as tired after workouts anymore. I still have a ways to go but I feel like I’m on a good path. Consistency in workouts would help but that’s difficult when you’re husband works late and you don’t have anyone to watch your little man. I’m going to try to start up on my in home workouts again. It’s hard with Ryder sometimes because he sees me doing something and thinks he can play too or wants to be held. So this could be interesting! Be on the lookout. I’ll post a few videos in upcoming weeks of my favorite in home workouts!
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