#hyrdated

Hello guys and gals!

Today I wanted to touch upon the importance of staying hydrated. I know that what I am about to tell you is nothing new; drinking water is the number one thing any celebrity, personal trainer, health guru, etc, will advise you to do if you want to achieve optimum health. Even so, as of late, i’ve been noticing exactly how little water everyone around me drinks. I’ve spent a whole day chilling with friends, and they can literally go the whole day drinking barely any water. It astounds me. When I brought it up, a lot of them said that the reason they don’t drink a lot of water is that they simply forget. So, they don’t really get thirsty the way they get hungry. 

Someone not used to drinking ten glasses a day will struggle to remember to fill up that glass and stay hydrated. It’s been described as a chore. So here are some tips that I find really help to keep your body well hydrated.

1. Carry around a really nice reusable water bottle. One with a design you love so that you’ll be more inclined to take it with you wherever you go. 

2. Drink Herbal teas! Green tea, chamomile tea, tulsi tea, ginger tea...the possibilities are endless. Peppermint is my favourite. Tea is a much better option than dehydrating coffee. 

3. Infuse your water with fruits. I love doing this. It adds a lovely flavour to your water, making it much more exciting. Mint is really nice to add as well. 

4. Smoothies and Fresh juices - Drink those up. Not only will they keep you hydrated, they’ll also offer a wealth of other fabulous health benefits. Try one at breakfast! It’ll keep you feeling amazing all day long. 

5. Eat water-rich foods. I’m talking about celery, cucumber, grapefruit, strawberries and watermelon. YUM.

Happy Valentine's Day to you, you and ME!!!!  Valentine's Day normally evokes many visions, commercials, feelings (some good and some not so much) and desires.  Rose petals, candlelight, dinner, music, candy, teddy bears, lingerie, mystery dates and a good sweaty work out!!! WHAT???? Sweaty and work out...are you saying to yourself...what is this lady drinking over there??? Ok, ok let me clarify.  This morning I was attempting to hype myself up to go work out and I had a light bulb moment, walk with me people.  If I indeed believe (which I whole heartedly do) that God loves me and I in turn am a reflection of His love, then I owe it to God and myself to love myself...right?  RIGHT!  Love being an action word means that I not only say I have love for myself but I show it in the way I treat ME (mind, body and spirit).  I strive to live in the present moment, I eat well but as healthy as possible, I release stress

to someone who is more equipped to handle it (than I am)..GOD and I work my temple out regularly.  Take time to care for your body (it actually has a built in set of instructions if we but listen a little closer).  Other than getting back to walking regularly to love on me, I have also stumbled upon a natural moisturizing body butter that my elbows and feet absolutely LOVE called "Butterfly Butter", created by Ms. Adrienne Roach.  This is a perfect little treat for you, especially to maintain in between pedicures to keep the feet sweet

(http://adrienneroach.vpweb.com/).  Self love is truly Your First Love!  It is the love that allows us to flourish and fulfill our divine purpose (yes no matter who you are, where you are in your life...you have a DIVINE PURPOSE).  Be still, listen, drink water, work out, pamper yourself (Men, Women and Children).