The benefits of being well-hydrated:

The benefits of being well-hydrated: Have you heard the saying that 8 glasses of water a day helps keep your skin healthy? It's true, but there are other benefits to getting those 8 glasses or more: * Boosts physical and mental endurance. * Helps maintain a pleasant demeanor. Dehydrated adults and children tend to be irritable and/or lethargic. * Helps prevent muscle cramps in your legs, hands, and feet -- and achy stiffness in your joints. * Can prevent headaches. Are you prone to migraines, cluster headaches? Ask yourself how much water you drink in a day. If it isn't at least 48 ounces (preferably more), you might be dehydrated. * Some studies show hydration can decrease the risk of kidney stones and lower the risk of certain cancers by helping the body to flush out toxins. * Helps keep your digestive system working. Fluids soften the stools, making them easier to pass. * Helps prevent urinary tract infections by helping to flush away bacteria. * Helps keep pregnant women from being constipated -- and it can also help the body flush away excess fluid that can lead to bloating and edema (swelling). * Helps nursing women with milk production. If you are having a problem with milk supply, ask yourself how much water you're drinking. * Helps keep your eyes and skin moist and healthy. When the body is dehydrated, it looks for moisture from wherever it can find it -- including the eyes and skin. * Can help asthmatics breathe more efficiently, according to experts. Apparently, dehydration interferes with how well the lungs function (thereby increasing the likelihood of an asthma attack). So, have you had any H20 today?

Wow! Thanks for the info. This will give me even more incentive to get my 8+ glasses in. You rock!! Happy Labor Day All!!! Best, Mary

Georgie- So nice to see you back again!! and as always with such useful info that we all need.. Hydration isnt a problem with me at all.. I feel like all I do is drink lately.. But Im clearing my 64oz of water everyday and Im having no problem getting 80g a protein a day... Now if I can just convince myself Im not hungry... head hunger is driving me crazy! Atleast Im craving healthy foods, watermelon, cheese, and turkey... Better then doritos, soda, and snickers!! So Im getting there.. Amber

Hi Amber, Girl you are doing real good ... wow! I struggled early post op to get in all of my water and protein but as time passed it got a lot easier. I was the complete opposite of you ... I had no hunger and did not want to really eat because food did not taste good to me at all. Now, I fight with grazing everyday. Keep up the good work ... I am so prould of you. Georgeann

hiya sis: thanks for all the great reasons to drink the h2o. i wanted to let you know i appreciate all your upbeat postings. i always look forward to reading what you've got to say and i'm glad you keep coming back. thanks again. dorthe

You are so right! My skin looks amazing since surgery. It has to be all the extra water, but my skin has never been so clear and smooth. I look like a very wide glass of milk, and this is just an added benefit of surgery. Carrie

Glad to see you back Sister Georgie, and with such great info! Talk to ya later!

Hey Bobbie, I'll be checking in on you soon. Hope everything is well with you. Georgeann

I know exactly what you mean Carrie. My skin use to be so dry and splotchy and now it is so smooth and healthy looking. I love the added benefits. Georgeann