Hydration on Shine

Be honest: Are you still using plastic water bottles?

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A few weeks ago, my mom and I were meticulously planning the menu and supplies for my son's birthday party. We wanted to do things as simply as possible, but we also wanted to have a delicious, healthy spread for our small guests as well as the adults.

Get Great Skin While You Sleep with Jurlique Age-Defying Night Lotion

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I work a lot of hours, so when I complete my commute each night and arrive home I have to make the most of my precious moments. The time for my skincare routine may be reduced but with

Secrets to workout success: Bob Harper on how to fuel your body

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So here you are, ready -- really ready this time -- to get healthier, get your body in better shape, and maybe even lose a few pounds.

You're geared up with your pedometer, heart rate monitor, gym membership, favorite workout wear, and may have even cleared off all the Christmas wrapping supplies from the treadmill. You are set for a new season of "The Biggest Loser" (a new season begins Tuesday night!) so you can even be supported while you're watching television. You've added exercise to your daily calendar, paid up-front for a Pilates class, or have hired a sitter so you can have reliable times to focus on yourself each week. You've filled the fridge with healthy foods and made meal plans so you'll dine well rather than drive-thru.

All this motivation is great, but there's one thing you can do to squash all that energy before you ever step on a treadmill or lift a dumbbell. According to Bob Harper, one of the "The Biggest Loser" trainers who we love and trust, you can sabotage yourself by not eating a pre-workout snack and not drinking enough water. Bob explains why here:

Biggest Loser - Bob's Workout Secret #1: Fuel Your Workout @ Yahoo! Video

How much water do you really need?

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Drink water. Drink more water. Drink water before and after you exercise. Sure, I'd heard all of that advice a million times but somehow, when I did my first distance triathlon in the heat of the competition, I forgot all about what I’d read in EatingWell Magazine’s article “Eat to Win” about what to eat and drink while you exercise. I mean, it was sweltering out there. It was a dry hot day on a sunny course. I was doing better than I ever expected. Felt great, in fact. So why stop at the water stops? Why let someone pass me?

When you need a Hint of flavoring in your water (and I do mean just a hint)

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I drink a lot of water. I keep full reusable bottles in the car, tote them around in my purse, and sip from them all day long at my desk. Not only do I feel better when I am well-hydrated, it keeps me from drinking too much coffee. But I admit, with all that water drinking in my diet, sometimes I get bored with the plain old stuff.

Eat your water! 4 fresh foods to keep you hydrated

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I know how important it is to stay hydrated and I try to sip water all day, but sometimes I fall behind. So I also try to eat foods that can contribute to my fluid intake, helping to prevent the headaches and sluggishness caused by dehydration. Another good reason to eat water? Research shows that eating foods that are full of water helps keep you satisfied on fewer calories. These are four of my favorites:

Water

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Water So God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above it. And it was so. God called the expanse "sky." And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day. (Genesis 1 7,8) On…

Gross or not?

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OK here is the constant battle between my boyfriend and I...

He keeps reusing/refilling water bottles for 6 - 8 months. I think this is gross and very unhygienic . I will refill my water bottle at work once or twice during the same day and toss it into the...

6 simple changes that will have a significant impact on your health this year

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We've begun week two of 2009 and already, many of us set, started and canned our New Year's resolutions. Instead of getting caught up in all that, I propose we each concentrate on making simple changes that will have a significant impact on how we feel this year. Here are six great ways to get started.