Nuun

Read any fitness magazine/blog/poster in the gym and you'll see column after column on 'Why we should drink water,' 'Why water is the key to weight loss,' 'Drinking water to keep in shape'.... ZZzZZZzzzzZZZzzzzzzz

Water doesn't appeal to me, I don't hate it, but it isn't my preference and I definitely wouldn't ask for it on a night out (well, not while I'm still seeing straight.)

Without stating the obvious we have no choice but to drink it when we exercise, especially high intensity exercise. Me being me, finds this quite difficult, I can drink water during exercise, I have to or i'd drop dead on the treadmill, but after exercise it becomes a chore. My boyfriend probably drinks 2L+ a day, without even thinking about it, I on the other hand probably drink a litre a day, and that's when i'm making myself drink. In order to boost my water intake i'm going to buy a fancy water bottle that holds above 500ml that way i'll drink it without even thinking. (My next blog post will delve into the world of water bottles- Remind me how exciting my life is again.)

BACK TO THE POINT- I've found something that tastes nicer than water AND is better for you than water; it's called Nuun. Nuun's are little hydration tablets that you pop into water, they fizz up like vitamin C tablets and they come in an array of flavours. They contain potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium, all of which are vital minerals that help keep your muscles working and help to avoid cramps. Don't confuse them for your standard electrolyte sports drinks, unlike most drinks Nuun tablets contain no carbs', no sugar and only 8 calories. This means that they aren't an energy drink, they are primarily for hydration specifically for long duration exercise, but also for everyday exercise, the Nuun website even says that you can have them during the day simply to stay hydrated. 

I've been using Nuun for around 2 months now and I live off them, I got 4 packs for £14.99 from a website called wiggle. I usually have one before or after exercise to keep my hydration levels up and well, because I see them as a nice alternative to water!

Let me know what you think, my favourite flavour is Grape!! 

P.S If you're a lady of leisure, as well as a lady of fitness you might want to note that Nuun tablets can also be used as a hangover cure (thank me later).