030-The Watered Down Truth About Hydration With Treva

Welcome to the ERW Podcast. I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband, father, have done business travel lousy for years until I got to a point where I just “had enough”. Ever been there? I’m hoping this podcast challenges you to get to that point and stop getting by on the road but getting better.

It’s ironic. When you bring up the topic of water, I’m amazed at just how many business travelers act like they’re allergic to it. They use it only to take a shower, swim in it, and for the very basics but rarely to consume it.

Interesting Facts
And it’s a surprising portion of our body. The human body is mostly water: about 55% to 75%, on average (and depending on how well hydrated you are). That’s about 10 to 12 gallons of water in your body!

The average human brain is composed of about 73% water. Our body mass is about 60% water. You lose about 10 or more cups of water every day just living: breathing, sweating, urinating, etc.

How much fluid you need depends on a number of variables:
Age: Kids need plenty of fluids; they can get dehydrated much more easily than adults. Older people may need more fluids because of health conditions or because they tend to lose their sense of thirst.
Gender: Men need more fluids than women. (And pregnant women need more fluids than other women.)
Weight: Heavier people need more water.
Health: Conditions such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and kidney disease can boost your need for fluids.
Environment: You need more fluids in extreme weather conditions (especially hot, humid, or cold) and at high altitudes.

(B) Treva, what are the Consequences of not drinking water:

 When the water volume gets low, our brain functioning suffers. Research demonstrates that even mild dehydration can negatively affect our mood and our ability to think clearly.

Decreased Urine Output

1. Dry Mucous Membranes in the Mouth and Nose
2. Fatigue
3. Decreased Coordination

 Excuses About Water

1. I don’t like the taste of water
2. I don’t want to have to go to the bathroom all of the time
3. I get enough water in other ways (i.e.: coffee / juice / tea, sport drinks, etc)
4. I’m not really thirsty
5. Most people believe they’re just set in their ways and it’s too difficult to change now
6. Different types of water

 There are 6 awesome benefits of drinking more water -

Remember, the goal is adding into our lives, anything healthy that will give us more energy

1.  Improves your mental abilities

2. Improves physical performance

3. Helps expel toxins

4. Helps lose weight

5. Reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke

6. Improves bowel function

1. (T) DRINK A GLASS OF WATER WHEN YOU GET UP IN THE MORNING, BEFORE YOU HAVE COFFEE OR TEA.

2. (B) Carry a WATER BOTTLE with you everywhere on the road.

3. (B) Get Watered Down on a flight.

4. (T) Join the 1:1 Free Water Match Program

5. (T) ADD NATURAL FLAVOR TO YOUR WATER (SUCH AS LEMON / LIME / CUCUMBER / STRAWBERRIES)

What about water in other beverages, isn’t that enough?
Does it matter what temperature we should drink water?
When should you stop drinking water before bed?
How do we maximize water for our bodies throughout the day?  website at:  www.livingtree.co/drink4health 

What would an ideal 24 hour day of water look like?