Are You Dehydrated?

I know that sometimes your days become really hectic and you get sidetracked. I've been there and one of the things that seems to get forgotten is grabbing for your bottle of water throughout the day.

You may even find yourself going hours without taking a sip of water and instead reaching for coffee, tea, and other beverages that only lead to greater levels of dehydration.

Here's what the Mayo Clinic has to say about the seriousness of dehydration:

Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If lost fluid remains unreplenished, you may suffer serious consequences."

Here are some signs and symptoms of inadequate hydration may include:

• Thirst
• Fatigue
• Loss of coordination
• Mental confusion
• Irritability
• Dry skin
• Elevated body temperature
• Diminished urine output

Exercisers need to be even more conscious of staying hydrated. Tomorrow, I'll be back with a follow up post on when, why, and how much water you should consume to maintain optimal levels for health and fitness.