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10. Hydration <strong>and</strong> alcohol<br />
Why drink water?<br />
Up to 60 – 70 % of the human body is made up of water. It’s no wonder we need to stay hydrated.<br />
There are countless benefits of drinking water (H20). Below I’ve listed just a few:<br />
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Increases energy <strong>and</strong> relieves fatigue<br />
Promotes weight loss<br />
Flushed out toxins<br />
Improves skin complexion<br />
Maintains regularity<br />
Boosts immune system<br />
Relieves headaches<br />
Prevents cramps <strong>and</strong> sprains<br />
Improves your mood <strong>and</strong> general wellbeing<br />
Saves you money<br />
Water helps to pass vital nutrients <strong>and</strong> vitamins around the body, improving <strong>performance</strong> <strong>and</strong> all<br />
aspects of your health.<br />
Day to day try to drink at least 0.5 - 1 gallon of water. During training phases, you will undoubtedly<br />
be far thirstier. So, listen to the body <strong>and</strong> make sure you stay hydrated. Recovery also increases<br />
thirst.<br />
A good sign is clear urine.<br />
Sodium (salt)<br />
Ensure you take in enough unrefined sea salt. UK regulations state approximately 2300mg a day is<br />
sufficient. This will help to regulate the body.<br />
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Due to sodium being the primary ION in the body it will help blood regulation.<br />
It regulates bodily fluids <strong>and</strong> transmits electrical impulses in the body.<br />
It also helps regulate muscle contractions <strong>and</strong> stop cramping.<br />
There are many great electrolyte drink supplements on the market. Please feel free to ask me<br />
which ones are the best <strong>and</strong> I will advise accordingly.<br />
How does alcohol affect your results?<br />
We all like a drink now <strong>and</strong> again, including myself, but we must make sure that it is moderated to<br />
get the best results possible. Preferably don’t drink at all…. However, I know this is not something<br />
that can be easily avoided in most people’s lives, <strong>and</strong> why should it! So below are some key points to<br />
think about when consuming alcohol during your training phase <strong>and</strong> in general.<br />
Hydration - Alcohol consumption can be quite stressful on the kidneys; drinking will therefore have a<br />
negative impact on the body’s hydration. When you drink water after drinking alcohol the water will<br />
go straight to the kidneys to metabolize the alcohol when it should be getting used to help process<br />
other substances that will be beneficial to the body. Drinking water in <strong>and</strong> around drinking alcohol<br />
will help in the hydration process.<br />
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