Almost everyone struggles at some point or another with reaching their workout goals. It’s usually because we stop doing what we need to do to get there. The key is consistency. You can work super hard when you get to the gym, but if you only go a couple of times every 2 weeks, you’ll be disappointed. There are some things you can do to keep yourself on track.

Keep your goal in sight. I used to hear that all the time and brush it off, thinking “That doesn’t make a big difference.” 

Body mass index (BMI) refers to relative weight for height for both adult men and women and is used as a measuring tool for future disease risk.

A BMI of 30 or higher is linked to increased risks for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and arthritis. A high BMI, however, may not be a risk if it’s due to high muscle mass, which is common in bodybuilders.

A high BMI for women increases the risk for serious pre-cancerous polyps or cancer found during their colonoscopies.  Obese women are at especially high risk.

Some say we need eight glasses a day for good health. Others say drink a gallon of water per day.  Which is it?  As with anything, if you are given a cookie cutter answer, you may want to do more research.  

Everyone knows water is necessary for life and good health, but how much do we really need?  People vary in size and activity levels, so there is no one-size-fits-all answer.  There are many factors that affect your hydration needs.