Trying to keep healthy is not always easy....

Most moms would agree staying healthy and fit can be often very challenging when you have a full time job and young children.  I know celebrities like Gisele Bundchen make it look so easy. Most women would say it is easy for her because she has so much help looking good and staying healthy.  Although I do agree having a hair stylist, make up  artist, person trainer, a chef, would help all of us stay healthy and fit.  But for most of us those luxuries are not possible.  So what can we do to try and stay fit and healthy.  Let's start be drinking water. 100 percent the best way to keep healthy is drinking lots and lots of water daily.  With some many name brands of water like, Poland Spring, Evian, Fiji,Perrier.  How do you know which one is best for you.  I am not a Dr. so I really could not tell you which is best.  I would say however, just drink water.  Anything name brand you prefer really doesn't matter as long as you are drinking. What is the recommend amount of water each day, see below:

This is taken from the Mayo Clinic:

How much water do you need?

Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water.
So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day. The AI for women is 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total

Health benefits of water

Functions of water in the body

Water is your body's principal chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose an throat tissues.
Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.



If you feel yourself getting tired often you may not be drinking enough water. I live in New Jersey drinking the tap water unless you have a filter is probably not a good idea. I prefer to buy my water for myself and especially for the children. On my next entry I will share some great vitamins that can help keep you healthy and promote good health.  I will share some vitamins that can keep your heart  healthy.  For women heart problems is the number one cause of death it is really important to find ways of keeping  your heart healthy.

I though this picture was fitting for today!