Why You Need Water

So you hear all the time that you should be drinking water but have you ever gotten the answer as to WHY?

Well, first, two-thirds of our body weight is “water weight.” Blood, muscles, bones and even our brains consist of large amounts of water. So in order to keep those processes functioning we need to constantly be replenishing the water stores in our bodies.

The other benefits of drinking water include:

· Giving you energy (for me personally, that first sip of water in the morning is like my coffee, it’s just perks me up and gets me moving).

· Can keep your skin healthy reduce the amount of dryness you get at various times of the year.

· Flushes out toxins and waste from your body.

· Helps with digestion.

· Can help reduce pain in your lower back (essentially by lubricating the area).

· Helps increase your mental and physical performance at work and at home.

· Can help you lose weight (quick tip: If you drink cold water, you will actually burn calories just by consuming it because your body has to use energy in order to bring the temperature of that water to body temperature).

So how much water do you need? It’s debatable but, what I have found to work best is to go out and buy a liter of bottled water and continue to drink and refill that bottle until you have drank 3 liters spread out over the course of the day. Also, make sure you get plenty of water during your workout. It’ll not only stop you from becoming dehydrated but, it’ll also give you more energy in order to keep your intensity up.

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