Are You Drinking Enough Water?

If you're fatigued, having headaches, and trouble losing weight then your answer is probably no. Water has more than just a few great benefits, it could be life changing!

Promotes Weight Loss
Water fills you up helping to suppress appetite and reduce food intake. So have a glass of water before eating, plus it has zero calories.  

Speeds Metabolism
Because dehydration slows metabolism and bodily functions, water is a necessity. The body needs water to function properly and especially during physical activity. Water will keep you hydrated, and it will keep your metabolism from slowing down. Try drinking a glass or two of cold water first thing after waking up, the body will have to work to warm the cold water, thus increasing your metabolism. 

Boost Immune System 
Studies show that people who drank 5 or more glasses of water a day were less likely to die from a heart attack. Research also suggest that drinking plenty of water can reduce the risk of diabetes, bladder cancer, colon cancer, possibly breast cancer, and the flu. So drink more water to keep illnesses away. 

Prevents Headaches
Studies show that drinking lots of water regularly helps relieve and prevent headaches, and the worst kind too. Migraines keeping you down? Increase your water intake by a lot. 

Flushes Toxins
Water helps to eliminate waste from the body, through sweat and urination, reducing the risk of UTI's and kidney stones. Ridding the body of waste also improves skin complexion. Water moisturizers the skin and reduces/prevents breakouts. 

Increases Alertness
Overall water increases energy, relieves fatigue, helps concentration, focus, and improves memory. 

Hopefully now you can find a reason to either start drinking water or increase your water intake.

But do you hate the taste of water? 
Well try adding lime, or lemon, or cucumber, or mint, or watermelon, or whatever helps you to drink it. Try combining lemon, mint, and cucumber or watermelon in your water to get extra detoxifying benefits, plus a great taste. Remember that the amount of water intake is going to be different from person to person. 

Drink Up!