Thursday, August 26, 2010

Dehydration

 Interesting Information (Source Unknown)

#1.    75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
          (Likely applies to half the world population)

#2.    In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak
       that it is mistaken for hunger.

#3.    Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%.

#4.    One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs
           for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of
           Washington
study.

#5.    Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

#6.    Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of
         water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain
        for up to 80% of sufferers.

#7.    A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term
          memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on
         the computer screen or on a printed page.

#8.    Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of
         colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast
        cancer
by 79%., and one is 50% less likely to develop
        bladder cancer.

 
 WOD
"FRAN"
21-15-9
Squat Thrusters 95/65
Pull Ups

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