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Did you know most of us are walking around dehydrated? Do you know the symptoms of dehydration? Why is drinking water so important before, during, and after your workout? Well, with a little online research you can find all these answers and more. Due to our lifestyle and eating habits most of us are walking around dehydrated. But with a little effort we can recognize dehydration symptoms and keep hydrated throughout each day. Drinking water, staying hydrated is so important in that each and every chemical reaction in our body requires water.

For our body to function at it’s best we must stay hydrated. Have you ever felt thirsty while your exercising or just simply performing your daily tasks? Well, don’t ignore this critical body signal or you may experience the following; fatigue, muscle soreness, anxiety, cravings, cramps, and/or headaches. Dehydration has stages and can progress to worse symptoms like; heartburn, joint and back pain, chest pain, Migraines, and/or constipation. In the worst cases dehydration can lead to serious illness.

So what is the recommended amount of water intake daily? A good rule is to drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces every day. For example if you weigh 120 lbs., you would drink about 60 oz. of water per day. However the key to proper hydration is how much water you drink at once and how often. In the article I’ve found the most information in, it suggests drinking in divided doses of 2-4 oz. every 20-30 minutes. I know firsthand how difficult it can be to stay hydrated with our hectic and busy lifestyles. I personally would find myself running to the gym and forgetting my water, stuck in a meeting or traffic without my water, etc. So I developed a product that helps me stay on track.

My product is called the Aquabag and it’s an insulated bottle carrying bag that functions like a purse. The Aquabag carries your water wherever you go and also includes a built in wallet and side pouches for your cell phone or any other essentials you may need. It’s an excellent bag to have for the gym as it easily goes from station to station. Also great for those long hikes, trips and travel, or basically anytime you need to carry your water with you.

So I hope this helps you stay hydrated during your workouts and keep on track to help your body perform at it’s best by drinking water in regular intervals throughout the day!

For more information on this subject and more details into dehydration, the following article is where I found most the information I quoted: www.naturalpathhealthcenter.com

About the Author: Cathi Reyes is the creator of the Aquabag water bottle bag/purse that makes it easier to carry a bottle and keep it insulated! Her goal is to be able to give back to Children’s Hospitals and children’s charities that are close to her heart and gave Cathi a second chance at life at a very young age.

If interested in purchasing an Aquabag, please visit, www.myaquabag.com

Still can’t figure out what to get that special mom or mom to be? How about giving her something she will use for years to come?!? The Aquabag is a perfect gift for that hard to buy for mom….get it on order and get it there in time! Please email sales@myaquabag.com if your order is a gift so we know!

I’m so excited to have Stroller Strides as a retailer!  I have been a Stroller Strides advocate and mom for awhile now and truly love their program, so I’m so excited that they are carrying the Aquabag.  Of course it’s been many of my Stroller Stride’s mom friends that have supported my business along the way.  I know that the Aquabag is a perfect stroller bag for your workouts!

Please check out Stroller Strides if you haven’t already, they have a great workout program for mom’s with little ones and while there, don’t forget to check out the Aquabag available on their site!

http://www.strollerstrides.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1291

The Aquabag was chosen to be included in Captivate-Indulge.com’s Holiday Shopping Gift Guide! Click on the link to get your coupon code and save, save, save!
http://captivate-indulge.blogspot.com/2009/12/indugle-2009-gift-guide-everything.html

I have to admit this article caught my eye and reminded me to get back into the habit of drinking more water daily! So most of us are walking around dehydrated….make sure you stay hydrated with a min of 8 glasses of water each day! I didn’t realize some of the early symptoms of dehydration include; fatigue, headache, cravings, etc. Read here to get the scoop! http://www.naturalpathhealthcenter.com/index.php/Newsletter/Walking-Along-the-Natural-Path/The-Dehydration-Epidemic.html

Congrats to our bag winners from the conference! The bags were shipped out and you should receive them within a week. It was so nice to meet everyone and be around so many motivated and inspiring entrepreneurs!

I am excited to be presenting the Aquabag at the MIBU conference next week. This event will be held at the University of San Diego on Sept. 16. Click here for more details; http://www.momsinbusinessunite.com/index.html. If you’re a Mom with a business or an aspiring Mompreneur, this will be a great event!

We have finally received all the new Aquabag’s and will upload new photo’s today! Just in time for all your back to school shopping! Make it easier by carrying your very own Aquabag! (I know I did today trying to find just the perfect shoes for my girl who already has opinions about her clothing…didn’t know it would start this early!)

Due to better volume we have been able to lower the Onyx Aquabag to $29.99, get one now so you’re ready for all your summer fun!

We were so glad to be Vendor of the Month in May for my local Stroller Strides group! Congrats to the Aquabag winners Tami and Kayleen who received their new Aquabag’s last Friday! I hope you enjoy them and they come in handy during our workouts!

Looking for a great site to get advice on traveling as a family? Well I have found travelingmamas.com to be an excellent source! Their recent article on staying hydrated while traveling highlights the Aquabag! Check it out at the link below! Thanks to travelingmamas for the review of our product and have to agree that having the insulated bottle holder is a lifesaver at times! As DesertMama states, “My favorite feature is the insulated pouch which keeps the water cold. I can’t tell you how thankful I was when I took the kids to the zoo recently on a hot Arizona day and when I reached for my water it was still cold!”

http://travelingmamas.com/2009/04/01/tips-for-staying-healthy-and-hydrated-while-traveling/

So I don’t know about you, but it sure is getting HOT fast around here! I’ve been so glad I have my Aquabag everywhere I go as I always have either my little ones sippy cup handy or my water bottle. When it’s hot any mom knows you can’t be without sippy’s for a second or a meltdown might happen! Sign up for our newsletter today for all our latest and also to be entered into our monthly giveaways! Don’t forget to email us with any ideas, feedback, or questions!

We are excited to be the vendor of the month for my local Stroller Strides group! This group of ladies has really been my beta testers and great support, so thanks a bunch. We have offered a special discount code for anyone that orders a bag, good until the end of May! If you belong to Stroller Strides and did not receive the email with the discount code, please email us (sales@myaquabag.com) and we will get you the code!

We are currently developing a monthly contest! Sign up for our newsletter (bottom right corner of our home page) and get entered in our monthly contest. One winner each month will win an Aquabag! More to follow on the contest details….stay tuned!

I am so excited to offer a few more fabric designs and can’t wait to get them up on the site! I will have a tan and white bag, black of course, and than a laminated cotton that is cream with printed leaf fabric. These Aquabags are all really nice and we can’t wait to show them off! We are working to find more fabric so we can offer even more colors and designs! If there’s something your looking for that we don’t yet offer, please submit an inquiry and give us your ideas and feedback! Have a great day

We have entered Startup Nation’s competition for leading women in business for 2009. Please go and put in a vote for us as it is based on total votes!

Vote here!

Also check out some of the other women owned companies on there, totally inspiring! Another San Diego based company is BabyFabulous which has adorable baby items as well!

We will continue to improve and upgrade the site, so check back often!