Hydration

Everyone knows that it is important to stay hydrated, but does it matter if you drink water, or can you drink your diet soda and milk? This is a very valid question. To put it straight, water is by far your best option to keep you hydrated. Your body is 60% water, and if it is any less than that, you are considered dehydrated. Dehydration can cause many symptoms which include:
• Thirst
• Dry skin
• Loss of appetite
• Head rushes
• Dark colored urine
• Fatigue and weakness
• Chills
• Dry mouth
Those are just the early symptoms, if the dehydration is continued; there are other signs that will start to manifest themselves. If you start to be dehydrated, drink plenty of water. If it is severe, supplement with electrolytes which are found in sports drinks. Drinking sports drinks on a regular basis is not necessary for a normal adult. It would just supply you with too much sodium and calories.
  So water is the number one way to stay hydrated, but what are number two and three? Milk is a great source of other vitamins and minerals and has a good amount of water in it, and would be a great way to stay hydrated; however it should not be your sole source of hydration. Another good option is 100% fruit juice, also because it has some good vitamins for you, but it is also high in calories and should be limited to one serving (3/4 cup) a day. I don’t know about you, but I would rather eat my calories than drink them.
How much water should you drink? Well this depends on your body, how active you are, and many other factors. It is said to drink 8 glasses of water a day, and that is a good start, but listen to the signs your body gives you. If you are thirsty then drink water, and then a little bit more.
  A note about soda and diet soda: Soda has too much sugar and should only be consumed rarely. But there are no studies proving that diet soda causes cancer or any other problems. It is also proven that it does not help with weight loss. It would be better to drink water. Add some lemon or drink a peppermint tea if you need some flavoring in your water.

P90X2

Many of you have heard that there is a new P90X out it is called P90X2. Well there have been many questions about the program, and I would like to answer a few. I have been doing the program, but have not yet completed it.
  First question is: People ask if it is harder than the original P90X? In my opinion some ways it is. But the main thing is that it adds new routines and new ways to stretch, which I love. Some of the moves I cannot do yet, and have to modify. He uses a big medicine ball in many of the workouts, and I would highly recommend getting one if you get this program.
Another question I get is if it is as long or longer than P90X? No it is usually shorter than the workouts in P90X. He tries to stick to an hour for each program. Sometimes you add the ab ripper which adds another 15 minutes but other than that it is 60 min. per workout.
Do you need more equipment? Yes, he uses a medicine ball and weighted balls and a foam roller. I would say you should start out with the medicine ball and the foam roller. Then get the weighted balls when you save up a bit of money.
Is it as good as the regular P90X? Yes! I love the new program, and highly recommend it!
Dose it come with a new eating program? Yes, and it is new and improved! It puts more control into your hands, and gives you options. Not as many recipes, but expects you to learn how to eat without holding your hand as much.
Will I get great results like with P90X? Yes, it is a wonderful program, and if you commit to it and follow the program, then you will get results!
Bring It Again!! X2 style.
Let me know if you have any more questions, and I would be happy to answer them!

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Why I love Shakeology

The reason I love Shakeology so much is that it makes getting pure nutrition so easy! I eat the best I can, but I know I don’t always get all the nutrition that I need from the food I eat. Having Shakeology everyday is a blessing to help me get that, and I feel the difference. I don’t know if you have ever gone through a time in your life of eating just junk, and then cleaned up your diet. If you have, you will know how it feels to get healthy foods in your body! Shakeology brings it up a level.
One of the other reasons I love it, is how much it has helped my family. It has helped my mom immensely to control her blood sugar, and it helped lower her cholesterol, and she feels much better, and has lost about 20 Lbs so far. It has helped my dad- a big skeptic of it. My mom just made it for him every day, and he started noticing he was more alert, and feeling like he had more energy. He also lowered his cholesterol, and other blood test markers.
My mother in law was able to cut down on some of the medications she is taking, and that is just so far. Maybe soon she will not have to take it at all.
My husband was able to stop completely taking his medications, one for stomach acid, and the other for allergy. I am not sure why, but the only thing that has changed is this Shakeology. It has helped his body to become more balanced. It tides him over much better than eggs, or cereal, like he used to eat in the morning.
I could go on and on. But alas, I won’t. I will just say that it is an amazing product to help normal, busy people do something fabulous for their health!