2016 CHALLENGE
An initiative of the Workplace Wellness Committee
Co-ordinated by the Department of Human Resources
September 12 – October 7, 2016
STAY
HYDRATED
FOR BETTER
HEALTH
From September 12 to
Why drink water for better health?
October 7, 2016, the Workplace
Approximately 60 % of the adult human body consists of water.
Every cell, tissue and organ needs water to function effectively.
Wellness Committee is
challenging employees to
drink a minimum of eight 8 oz.
glasses of water per day (8X8).
Even though the 8X8 rule is not
Water:
• Protects and moistens our joints and makes muscles more elastic
• Aids in weight management. It reduces hunger and increases
metabolism
• Helps our organs to absorb nutrients better
• Regulates our body temperature
supported by hard evidence, it
• Flushes out toxins and reduces the risk of urinary tract infections
has been incorporated into this
• Moisturizes the skin and improves skin complexion
challenge as it is popular and
• Aids in digestion and prevents constipation
easy to remember.
• Increases energy and enhances brain functioning
• Provides a natural headache relief
How does the challenge work?
• Go to the Stay Hydrated for Better Health website: uwindsor.ca/
stayhydrated to sign up for the challenge and download the challenge
log sheet.
• From September 12 to October 7, 2016 keep track of the number
of glasses of water that you drink daily (8oz glasses) using the log
sheet. Only water counts! Even though we can meet our fluid needs by
consuming other beverages and eating certain fruits and vegetables,
this challenge focuses on promoting the consumption of water as it is
calorie free, sugar-free and caffeine free.
• At the end of the challenge, submit your completed log sheet to
[email protected] to be entered into a draw
for prizes.
www.uwindsor.ca/stayhydrated
Visit the website for a list of sources used to develop this publication.
2016 CHALLENGE
An initiative of the Workplace Wellness Committee
Co-ordinated by the Department of Human Resources
September 12 – October 7, 2016
STAY
HYDRATED
FOR BETTER
HEALTH
Let’s Get Started
If you currently do not drink 8 glasses If you currently drink 8 glasses
(8oz. each) of water per day
(8oz. each) of water per day
It is recommended that over the four weeks of the
challenge you introduce a new habit per week to help
you reach the goal of drinking 8 glasses per day.
The following are some examples of new habits that
you could introduce each week:
Week 1:
Drink a glass of water when you wake up and before
going to bed.
Week 2:
Continue the habit introduced in week 1 and drink a
glass of water before each meal.
The amount of water that your body needs to function
effectively is influenced by a number of factors such
as weather, level of physical activity, age, weight and
gender.
• Calculate the minimum amount of water you need
to drink per day based on your body weight using
the following formula:
Your weight ÷2 = oz. of water per day
• Based on this formula determine how many more
glasses of water you should be drinking and set
your goal for the challenge.
Week 3:
Continue the habits introduced in week 1 & 2 and
drink 1 glass of water between breakfast and lunch
and 1 glass between lunch and dinner.
Week 4:
Continue the habits introduced in weeks 1, 2 & 3
and add one additional glass any time during the
day when you are thirsty or connected to a daily
activity.
www.uwindsor.ca/stayhydrated
Visit the website for a list of sources used to develop this publication.