2. The behavior we modified
To drink more water than what we do
now
To drink less soda than what we do now
3. Our short term and long term goals
Short term goals:
Each week drink 10-20oz more than
the week before.
Each week drink less soda.
●Long term goals:
Continue to drink recommended
amount of water.
Stop drinking soda.
5. HOW MUCH WATER IS ENOUGH?
We should drink eight
glass of water a day
6. Others say to divide your body weight by 2 to get the
ounces you need to drink a day
Ex) A man is 175lbs. How much water should he drink?
175/2=about 88oz
7. WEIGHT LOSS=WATER
The researchers estimate that
over the course of a year, a
person who increases his
water consumption by 1.5
liters a day would burn an
extra 17,400 calories, for a
weight loss of approximately
five pounds.
9. WATER AND YOUR DIET
Key part of weight loss
program
Helps body remove fat
Helps overall health
Suppresses appetite by filling
up stomach some experts say
that it is hard to distinguish
between hunger and thirst so
drink water and wait 20-30
minutes to see if still hungry
helps reduce fat deposits
13. Your lungs and water
Lung tissue are
moistened by water as
they take in oxygen
and release carbon
dioxide
Allergies and asthmatic
symptoms may be a
sign of not enough
water
14. Body temp and water
Water is bodies coolant
regulating body temp by
perspiration
Must drink as much water
in winter as in summer
3% water loss can result in
health problems
15% water loss can result
in death
15. Your brain and water
Brain contains 90% water
When body is well
hydrated one will notice an
increase clarity in thinking
Less water decreases
energy generation in the
brain
16. Your heart and water
Heart contains 75%
water
Blood contains 85%
water
Hydration increases
cardiovascular system
Dehydration can result
in: hardening of the
arteries, high blood
pressure and
cholesterol
17. Your kidneys and water
Kidneys filters blood,
concentrating waste and
sends it out in urine
Dehydration causes
kidneys to recycles dirty
water to remove waste
18. Your digestive system and water
Food needs water to
properly digest
Hydration can reduce:
heartburn, acid
stomach, gas, and
constipation
Dehydration can cause:
weight gain, poor
muscle tone, water
retention
19. Your joints and water
Water lubricates joints
and lets you move
freely
Water maintains
elasticity and easy
movement for
connective tissue of
joints
20. Water vs. Caffeinated beverages
Water is ranked 2nd as
essential for life
Water is fat free,
cholesterol free, low in
sodium and no calories
There is no such thing as
too much water
There is an abundance of
water to drink
Caffeinated beverages act
as diuretics –makes you go
to the bathroom more
Women who drink 2 cups
of caffeinated beverages
have a 30% increase for
miscarriage
Can raise blood pressure
for minutes to hours
Can cause irregular or fast
heartbeats
Helps reduce headaches
21. Conclusion
Water is more than just a thirst quencher
Water plays an important part in our body
We cannot live without water
There is no substitute for water
Everyone need to drink around 80oz of water a day
Water is essential for overall health