Wealden Times | WT243 | August 2022 | Taste Of The South East Supplement inside
The lifestyle magazine for Kent & Sussex - Inspirational Interiors, Fabulous Fashion, Delicious Dishes
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Wellbeing<br />
opportunities to push ourselves out of our comfort<br />
zone, to wild swim, to take on a charity challenge<br />
in a pool or to brave an ice bath! I’m going to<br />
opt out of the ice bath but I really want to have<br />
mermaid lessons with Camillla! Remember you<br />
are only one swim away from a good mood.<br />
Why water?<br />
<strong>The</strong> benefits of being in water are tremendous<br />
– equally so is staying hydrated. Our bodies are<br />
made up of around 60% water and by making sure<br />
we are hydrated we can increase our energy and<br />
concentration levels. Flushing out waste products<br />
and bacteria naturally hydrates our skin, too.<br />
This month, why not up your water intake<br />
as well as taking a dip into the blue. Gradually<br />
increase your daily water intake to around 1.5<br />
litres (more if you are exercising). I carry around<br />
a 500ml water bottle and keep refilling. If you’re<br />
not a fan of plain old water, add a squirt or<br />
wedge of lemon, lime, some mint leaves, a little<br />
cucumber... experiment to see what you really like.<br />
Food can count towards your hydration, too<br />
– especially strawberries, melon (cantaloupe and<br />
watermelon), lettuce, celery and spinach. Fruit and<br />
veg which have at least a 70 percent water content<br />
count towards your daily recommended water intake.<br />
And remember, you are only one glass of water<br />
away from optimum hydration and good health<br />
and I am only one email away from finally<br />
becoming a mermaid. I can only hope I’m a<br />
better mermaid than I am a swimmer!<br />
For further information on everything<br />
swimming and blue therapy, get in touch with<br />
Camilla Golledge info@swimfusion.com<br />
and see swimfusion.com<br />
Some useful links:<br />
• sta.co.uk<br />
• rlss.org.uk<br />
• rnli.org<br />
• freewavesurfacademy.co.uk/into-the-bluehow-the-ocean-is-good-for-our-health<br />
Sarah Maxwell is a multiple award-winning Fitness<br />
and Lifestyle coach and mum of two who juggles<br />
a lot of balls. Find out more about Sarah and her<br />
work at sarahmaxwell.com Sarah shares her Fitness<br />
and Lifestyle tips on Instagram @sarahmaxlife<br />
Images: istockphoto.com, JaySi
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