Health, Wellness and Fitness for People & Pets JUNE 2015 | Page 27
6 Tips to Reach Your Fitness Goals
There are times in life where we all wish we would have known more. In life, career, relationships, and even
working out, there are lessons to be learned that we usually see more clearly once we've accomplished a goal
or completed a task.
The saying, "experience is the best teacher," is seemingly true. However, no one says that you have to
experience the teachable moments in order to learn from them. In fact, there is a wealth of knowledge that we
all can get from individuals imparting wisdom gained through their experiences (respectively).
Keeping that in mind, below are some lessons learned from athletes, personal trainers and everyday people
regarding working out, diet and lifestyle. It would be wise to learn from their personal experiences.
1. Increase Fluid Intake
When you work out more, you need more fluids to replace the minerals and nutrients lost via sweat. Yes, you
should be breaking a sweat during your workouts. A great combo drink that will be sure to hydrate is half
coconut water and half water. The coconut water—or other sports drink—contains electrolytes and the water
hydrates your body.
Also, a good rule of thumb to know how much water you need daily is to take your current weight, divide in half
and the number you are left with is the amount of ounces you need to consume per day to be hydrated. For
example, a 150 pound woman would need to consume about 75 ounces of water per day.
2. Zap Your Cravings
Cravings can be an indicator of nutrients lacking in your diet. Or, it could be a sign that you're thirsty or tired.
Before you grab that cookie, try drinking a glass of water or taking a nap, if possible. Often, when your body is
not properly hydrated or caught up on sleep, the symptoms can manifest themselves in the form of cravings.