February - H20 Hydration Month

In anticipation of the increasing amounts of exercise we will all be working towards, I’ve decided to name February H20 Hydration Month. One of the things I’ve noticed over the course of tracking my diet during January was the lack of water in my diet. This month’s goal is to rectify the situation, and keep us all properly hydrated as the challenge rages on.

According to research provided by the Mayo Clinic, the average – healthy – sedentary adult should consume approximately 2.5 liters of water a day to replace the liquids lost through urine output, breathing, and sweating. This can be done by drinking 2 liters of water (a bit over 8 cups) and eating a healthy diet (20% of normal food intake is water). The research provided in the linked article is quite informative, and worth the click over.

Exercise, environment, and health also influence the amount of liquid needed to remain adequately hydrated. To that end, I’ve located a Hydration Calculator that will help you determine the amount of water needed when considering these outside influences.