The Secret Ingredient to Exercising

Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink." John 7:37b

Water is the universal source of life. Without water, nothing can exist on this planet. Every cell in our body needs water in order to function. In fact, the human body is made up of 65% water, and the brain, 75%!

This is why being dehydrated is a much bigger deal than we give it credit for. When we are dehydrated, our cells start to dysfunction, and then break down. If this is a pattern, it can cause major harm to the body over time.

How can you tell when you're dehydrated? Unfortunately you can't. The body doesn't have a mechanism for thirst. The brain communicates this through the feeling of hunger. When your body gets dehydrated, it will communicate to you that you are hungry. The reason for this is that most of the water we consume is in the food that we eat.

This month, our weekly prayers have focused on exercise, since January is the month to join the gym. As I've said previously, I'm a huge fan of exercise, and I think it's one of the best things you can do for your health. If you are one of the people who has recently started exercising as part of your New Year's resolution, be mindful of the amount of water your are drinking, knowing that you will need to increase your intake as you increase your exercising. It is most important to hydrate right after working out. If you want to feel the positive effects of exercising quickly, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate afterward!! This will help you to have more energy, sleep better, and recover more quickly.

Wishing you all Health, Hope, & Happiness
Abby