Destination Hydration

Those who know me, know I'm pretty much chronically dehydrated. My liquid intake typically consists of coffee, Diet Coke, and booze. Sometimes a protein shake or smoothie--but I think that's probably considered "food".

Although I've adopted a MUCH healthier lifestyle than my former-life, there are still a few things (vices) I need to work on. Some are a work-in-progress, and some are simply on the list. A few I'll publicly admit to is the aforementioned Diet Coke, artificially sweetened coffee creamer, and never wearing sunscreen. (I know, I know, I KNOW. It's horrible. And not helping the situation that this post is leading to...)

The only time I truly indulge an acceptable H2O intake is during my Body Combat class. Because otherwise I'd die. Right there. In Body Combat.

For the most part, I don't typically feel "thirsty". I really don't. Even my coffee-dietcoke-booze-repeat cycle is actually pretty limited.

I read an article yesterday that's making me reconsider this as an "entertaining little quirk about me". A woman in the UK said she did an experiment to see what changes would happen to her body if she drank a gallon of water a day. The photo results were pretty amazing. Whether its true or not, it got me thinking.

I've noticed lately that my face is all of the sudden looking...older....I could easily attribute that to being in my - ah-hem - mid thirties, but what if it's that I'm simply raisin-ing up from lack of water? I'm blessed with pretty good genes - I still get carded on the reg - but like I said, lately, I feel a little lackluster. Like my skin, my eyes, my hair, it's all just gone "blah".  SO, starting Monday, October 27th, I'm going to take you on a little photo journey to see what happens when I get some ocean in my motion. (Not literally You're not supposed to drink ocean water. Don't do it. DISCLAIMER! :)) I'm going to drink at least a gallon of water a day. (I'd imagine I'll be spending the rest of my day peeing, but we shall see). 

Just for full-on disclosure (and probably some added Halloween scare-factor) I'll take some awesome selfies in my office. Because the light is SUPER flattering in here. So, that way you can get the REAL effect. I'll update you weekly with my (hopeful) progress. 

Here's what we're working with people. #nofilter 

And yes. I have makeup on.......yikes.

Show Me Whatchya Workin' With