Elise Hearn: Performance

Summer is here and all that goes with warm to HOT weather. During the summer we tend to travel more, spend more time in the sun(which can be good) and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.

Summer is a fun time if we are prepared for the heat. Staying hydrated is a major challenge during any summer activity. Our bodies are about 60% water, our brains are about 75% water while our blood is about 82% water according to WebMD.

Our problem with staying hydrated is that we often confuse thirst with hunger. We head to the cookie jar or candy stash when we need to head to the filtered water pitcher.

Turns out our bodies need water to regulate our temperature. When we are dehydrated, even in winter our bodies cannot regulate our temperature with proper hydration. According to an article in WebMD, by Gina Shaw, even being a little dehydrated can decrease your ability to perform athletically. "Just losing 2% of your body weight in fluid can decrease your performance by up to 25%."

Water acts as a lubricant for our joints, our muscles recover faster since nutrients are able to flow freely, and your heart doesn't have to work as hard. Drinking water before, during and after exercise is very important.

Shaklee's Performance: Rehydrates Faster Than Water. Working or playing hard depletes precious nutrients and takes its toll on your body. Shaklee Performance is the ideal “during” drink because it rehydrates faster than water and provides energy to keep you going. It's just what you need to compete by keeping your fuel (blood glucose) levels up

and replenishing your electrolytes for quick rehydration.
• With exclusive OptiCarb® for energy and endurance
• Essential fluid and electrolytes to help prevent dehydration
• Clinically proven to maintain athletes’ blood glucose levels for muscle energy — and fluid levels for proper hydration

I use Performance when I travel, shop for any length of time, work in the yard, go for long walks and any other time I will exert myself! It comes in 2 flavors, both of which are good.
Stay hydrated all through the year! Elise

Water is important. It is as important to our bodies as it is to the environment. We need to stay hydrated each day, even in the winter. Turns out our body relies on water to help keep our temperature regulated. So to stay warm in the winter, drink water. Personally I heat my cup of water just a little to take the cold off, since I use a filtered water pitcher that I keep in the refrigerator. I use a Shaklee BestWater Perfect Pitcher an

d it performs well.

Carry a non-BPA bottle of water with you when you travel to work or run errands. Metal travel cups wash easily, and keep hot beverages and cold beverages cold. Other options are in stores and online. Bottled water is popular since it is “easy” but it is also expensive.

Drink water throughout the day, don’t wait until you feel thirsty. So get in the habit of drinking water all day long.

Studies show that we lose water as we sleep, so drink a glass of water before you go to bed and then again when you awake.

And of course we lose water when we exercise, so maintain that habit of hydration. You may also want to look into sports drinks ,to add the salts and minerals your body looses during exercise. Shaklee has Performance that helps keep you hydrated during and after a work out.

So as you can see, Water is You! And you is water.