The Importance Of Water

**SweatMachine** · 11-14-2004, 10:55 AM

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Water is a fundamental part of our lives. It is easy to forget how completely we depend on it. Human survival is dependent on water - water has been ranked by experts as second only to oxygen as essential for life. The water you drink literally becomes you! Since such a large percentage of our bodies is water, water must obviously figure heavily in how our bodies function. We need lots of fresh water to stay healthy. Aside from aiding in digestion and absorption of food, water regulates body temperature, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, and removes toxins and other wastes. This "body water" also cushions joints and protects tissues and organs, including the spinal cord, from shock and damage. Conversely, lack of water (Dehydration) can be the cause of many ailments.

Water and Weight loss

Among it's other benefits, water plays a major part in weight loss. Since water contains no calories, it can serve as an appetite suppressant, and helps the body metabolize stored fat, it may possibly be one of the most significant factors in losing weight.

Drinking more water helps to reduce water retention by stimulating your kidneys. Studies have recommended that if you are overweight according to average height and weight comparison charts, you should add one glass of water to your daily requirement (of eight glasses) for every 25 pounds over your recommended weight.

Dehydration leads to excess body fat, poor muscle tone & size, decreased digestive efficiency & organ function, increased toxicity, joint & muscle soreness, & water retention. Water works to keep muscles and skin toned.

Digestive Systems

The digestion of solid foods depends on the presence of copious amounts of water. Constipation is a frequent symptom of dehydration. Increased water, along with increased fiber, will usually totally eliminate a problem. Pain from ulcers and heartburn all decrease with increased water intake. Water eliminates toxins and water from the body.

Water Loss

Adults lose nearly 6 pints (12 cups) of water every day. We lose 1/2 cup to 1 cup a day from the soles of our feet. Another 2 to 4 cups is lost from breathing. Perspiration accounts for another 2 cups. Another 3 pints (6 cups) are lost in urine.

Water Retention

If you're not drinking sufficient water, your body starts retaining water to compensate for this shortage. To eliminate fluid retention, drink more water, not less. If you don't drink enough water to maintain your body's fluid balance, you can impair every aspect of your body's physiological function.

Joints

Water lubricates our joints. The cartilage tissues found at the ends of long bones and between the vertebrae of the spine hold a lot of water, which serves as a lubricant during the movement of the joint. Joint pain frequently decreases with increased water intake and flexing exercises to bring more circulation to the joints.

Back

75% of the upper body weight is supported by the water volume that is stored in the spinal disc core. 25% is supported by the fibrous materials around the disc. Back pain is frequently alleviated with hydration.

How much water should you drink?

A non active person needs a half ounce of water per pound of body weight per day. That is ten 8 ounce glasses a day if your weight is 160 pounds. For every 25 pounds you exceed you ideal weight, increase it by one 8 ounce glass. An active, athletic person needs 2/3 ounce per pound which is 13-14 8 ounce glasses a day if you're 160 pounds. The more you exercise the more water you need. Spread out your water intake throughout the day. Do not drink more than 4 glasses within any given hour. After a few weeks your bladder calms down and you will urinate less frequently, but in larger amounts.

american idol · 11-14-2004, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SweatMachine

Water Loss

Adults lose nearly 6 pints (12 cups) of water every day. We lose 1/2 cup to 1 cup a day from the soles of our feet. Another 2 to 4 cups is lost from breathing. Perspiration accounts for another 2 cups. Another 3 pints (6 cups) are lost in urine.

The souls of our feet? wow! I would have never thought that. But it does explain how one would get stinky feet.

Good article sweat.

**SweatMachine** · 11-14-2004, 12:05 PM

water is also very important for skin elasticity, which YOU'LL need for those Saturday night spanking sessions! ..... you naughty little girl.

american idol · 11-14-2004, 12:32 PM

you stinker!

**SweatMachine** · 11-14-2004, 01:02 PM

ouch...

american idol · 11-14-2004, 01:05 PM

the picture doesn't work, but I'm kinda skeered to see what you've put up!

**SweatMachine** · 11-14-2004, 04:09 PM

just another east Texas Saturay night

american idol · 11-14-2004, 04:20 PM

bwaaaaaaaahahahahaha... where did you find that pic of me?

**SweatMachine** · 11-14-2004, 04:25 PM

Ive bugged your house! LOL

american idol · 11-14-2004, 04:39 PM

Uh oh...I'd better behave myself then, no telling what you've got on me! Could be... um... well, a bit skeeery.

**SweatMachine** · 11-14-2004, 05:07 PM

Im looking thru my hidden camera right now....
I like that pair of daisey dukes and that little half shirt youre wearing...
is that a tatto or a little birthmark?

american idol · 11-14-2004, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweatMachine

Im looking thru my hidden camera right now....
I like that pair of daisey dukes and that little half shirt youre wearing...
is that a tatto or a little birthmark?

It's a birthmark hun! Sounds like you're the one needing the spanking!

jerrywear · 05-18-2005, 10:31 PM

good read
and funy shit after good read

**Trulyhuge** · 05-30-2005, 01:27 PM

nice read! And you two need to get a room...lol!

TH

deadlift0 · 04-20-2007, 05:50 PM

Mr. Banjo · 04-30-2007, 08:11 PM

Can't tell you how many people I have tried to explain my gallon jug of water too - even those in the medical community. Just seem to get the deer in the headlight look when I tell people about the benefits of water.

Good read...

11-14-2004, 10:55 AM	#1
SweatMachine Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: If my foot was up your ass, you'd know exactly where I was ! Posts: 7,692	The Importance Of Water Find out exactly what you need! Water is a fundamental part of our lives. It is easy to forget how completely we depend on it. Human survival is dependent on water - water has been ranked by experts as second only to oxygen as essential for life. The water you drink literally becomes you! Since such a large percentage of our bodies is water, water must obviously figure heavily in how our bodies function. We need lots of fresh water to stay healthy. Aside from aiding in digestion and absorption of food, water regulates body temperature, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, and removes toxins and other wastes. This "body water" also cushions joints and protects tissues and organs, including the spinal cord, from shock and damage. Conversely, lack of water (Dehydration) can be the cause of many ailments. Water and Weight loss Among it's other benefits, water plays a major part in weight loss. Since water contains no calories, it can serve as an appetite suppressant, and helps the body metabolize stored fat, it may possibly be one of the most significant factors in losing weight. Drinking more water helps to reduce water retention by stimulating your kidneys. Studies have recommended that if you are overweight according to average height and weight comparison charts, you should add one glass of water to your daily requirement (of eight glasses) for every 25 pounds over your recommended weight. Dehydration leads to excess body fat, poor muscle tone & size, decreased digestive efficiency & organ function, increased toxicity, joint & muscle soreness, & water retention. Water works to keep muscles and skin toned. Digestive Systems The digestion of solid foods depends on the presence of copious amounts of water. Constipation is a frequent symptom of dehydration. Increased water, along with increased fiber, will usually totally eliminate a problem. Pain from ulcers and heartburn all decrease with increased water intake. Water eliminates toxins and water from the body. Water Loss Adults lose nearly 6 pints (12 cups) of water every day. We lose 1/2 cup to 1 cup a day from the soles of our feet. Another 2 to 4 cups is lost from breathing. Perspiration accounts for another 2 cups. Another 3 pints (6 cups) are lost in urine. Water Retention If you're not drinking sufficient water, your body starts retaining water to compensate for this shortage. To eliminate fluid retention, drink more water, not less. If you don't drink enough water to maintain your body's fluid balance, you can impair every aspect of your body's physiological function. Joints Water lubricates our joints. The cartilage tissues found at the ends of long bones and between the vertebrae of the spine hold a lot of water, which serves as a lubricant during the movement of the joint. Joint pain frequently decreases with increased water intake and flexing exercises to bring more circulation to the joints. Back 75% of the upper body weight is supported by the water volume that is stored in the spinal disc core. 25% is supported by the fibrous materials around the disc. Back pain is frequently alleviated with hydration. How much water should you drink? A non active person needs a half ounce of water per pound of body weight per day. That is ten 8 ounce glasses a day if your weight is 160 pounds. For every 25 pounds you exceed you ideal weight, increase it by one 8 ounce glass. An active, athletic person needs 2/3 ounce per pound which is 13-14 8 ounce glasses a day if you're 160 pounds. The more you exercise the more water you need. Spread out your water intake throughout the day. Do not drink more than 4 glasses within any given hour. After a few weeks your bladder calms down and you will urinate less frequently, but in larger amounts. __________________ SweatMachine (pronounced: Swet-Mow-Sheen) "I've got blood on my hands and there's no remorse" email: intense-fitness@hotmail.com Trueprotein.com-the highest quality at the rock bottom lowest price

11-14-2004, 12:05 PM	#3
SweatMachine Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: If my foot was up your ass, you'd know exactly where I was ! Posts: 7,692	water is also very important for skin elasticity, which YOU'LL need for those Saturday night spanking sessions! ..... you naughty little girl. __________________ SweatMachine (pronounced: Swet-Mow-Sheen) "I've got blood on my hands and there's no remorse" email: intense-fitness@hotmail.com Trueprotein.com-the highest quality at the rock bottom lowest price

11-14-2004, 12:32 PM	#4
american idol Super-heavyweight Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,903	you stinker! __________________ Greek women, we may be lambs in the kitchen, but we are tigers in the bedroom. MOD @ www.proactivehealthnet.com

11-14-2004, 01:02 PM	#5
SweatMachine Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: If my foot was up your ass, you'd know exactly where I was ! Posts: 7,692	1 ouch... __________________ SweatMachine (pronounced: Swet-Mow-Sheen) "I've got blood on my hands and there's no remorse" email: intense-fitness@hotmail.com Trueprotein.com-the highest quality at the rock bottom lowest price

11-14-2004, 01:05 PM	#6
american idol Super-heavyweight Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,903	the picture doesn't work, but I'm kinda skeered to see what you've put up! __________________ Greek women, we may be lambs in the kitchen, but we are tigers in the bedroom. MOD @ www.proactivehealthnet.com

11-14-2004, 04:09 PM	#7
SweatMachine Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: If my foot was up your ass, you'd know exactly where I was ! Posts: 7,692	just another east Texas Saturay night __________________ SweatMachine (pronounced: Swet-Mow-Sheen) "I've got blood on my hands and there's no remorse" email: intense-fitness@hotmail.com Trueprotein.com-the highest quality at the rock bottom lowest price

11-14-2004, 04:20 PM	#8
american idol Super-heavyweight Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,903	bwaaaaaaaahahahahaha... where did you find that pic of me? __________________ Greek women, we may be lambs in the kitchen, but we are tigers in the bedroom. MOD @ www.proactivehealthnet.com

11-14-2004, 04:25 PM	#9
SweatMachine Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: If my foot was up your ass, you'd know exactly where I was ! Posts: 7,692	Ive bugged your house! LOL __________________ SweatMachine (pronounced: Swet-Mow-Sheen) "I've got blood on my hands and there's no remorse" email: intense-fitness@hotmail.com Trueprotein.com-the highest quality at the rock bottom lowest price

11-14-2004, 04:39 PM	#10
american idol Super-heavyweight Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,903	Uh oh...I'd better behave myself then, no telling what you've got on me! Could be... um... well, a bit skeeery. __________________ Greek women, we may be lambs in the kitchen, but we are tigers in the bedroom. MOD @ www.proactivehealthnet.com

11-14-2004, 05:07 PM	#11
SweatMachine Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: If my foot was up your ass, you'd know exactly where I was ! Posts: 7,692	Im looking thru my hidden camera right now.... I like that pair of daisey dukes and that little half shirt youre wearing... is that a tatto or a little birthmark? __________________ SweatMachine (pronounced: Swet-Mow-Sheen) "I've got blood on my hands and there's no remorse" email: intense-fitness@hotmail.com Trueprotein.com-the highest quality at the rock bottom lowest price

05-18-2005, 10:31 PM	#13
jerrywear New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 58	good read and funy shit after good read __________________ Get Big Or Go Home

05-30-2005, 01:27 PM	#14
Trulyhuge Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Living at the dinner table Posts: 3,605	nice read! And you two need to get a room...lol! TH

04-20-2007, 05:50 PM	#15
deadlift0 Super-heavyweight Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 3,899	bump __________________ You can use my TrueProtein Discount code:JSG87 yeah, that's where I saw JT... the airport... do try and pay attention, old chap -RedSkull WOW! If I were a cannibal DC is getting ketchup all over his boobies! -Future I tell you I want to choke out most of the gym goers I see...- In-Human

04-30-2007, 08:11 PM	#16
Mr. Banjo Intense Muscle Vet Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Knee deep in snow... Posts: 159	Can't tell you how many people I have tried to explain my gallon jug of water too - even those in the medical community. Just seem to get the deer in the headlight look when I tell people about the benefits of water. Good read... __________________ *"Ignorance can be fixed but stupid is forever"*

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