Do You Drink Enough Water?

We live in Arizona so most of us are already aware of the importance of staying hydrated. Dehydration not only hampers performance but also slows down your metabolism. Some obvious signs that you are not drinking enough are: thirst and dark urine. If you’re thirsty, you’re dehydrated. Drink up! You’ve probably also heard that if your urine is dark, you’re not drinking enough water which is true especially when it occurs first thing in the morning. But another urine indicator is volume: how much. Lots of sweat could mean less urine is produced, even when you’re drinking enough. This makes your first urination of the day the telltale sign – low volume and dark color could mean you are dehydrated. So how much water should you be drinking? Experts suggest to shoot for at least half your body weight in ounces of water per day. That’s 70 ounces for a 140-pound woman. Water is going to be your best choice for a refreshing beverage but if water is not your favorite there are other healthy alternatives. Crystal light now offers individual bottles for only 5 calories. You could also opt for a flavored water bottle but read the labels on those. They can be tricky. Bottom line - Don’t forget the water bottles campers!