Life is full of choices, from large ones such as buying your first house, to small ones like choosing what to drink when you reach into the fridge. The goal is to make the best choices you can given the information in front you. Choosing what to drink should not be a difficult decision. Water alone is still the number “1” thirst quencher. Our bodies require water for proper functions. Beside that, drinking the right amount of water for your body has many perks.
CCOL Health Net says, “next to air, water is the element most necessary for survival”. Our bodies are made up of mostly water. “We are roughly 60 to 70 percent water”. Our bodies can’t survive for much longer than a few days without it. Not consuming enough water leads to many other problems such as, “excess body fat, poor muscle tone and size, decreased digestive efficiency and organ function, increased body toxicity, and joint and muscle soreness”. Different people require different amounts of water for daily functioning. An individual that exercises frequently or works out in the heat needs to drink more fluids. An individual’s weight can also play a role in how much water they should consume. The best thing to do is to consult your physician if you are unsure how much water you need. It is important to remember that the better our bodies are functioning then the better we will feel overall!
Another benefit to drinking water is weight loss or maintaining a healthy body weight. Almost everyone is trying to figure out how to stay looking good and live a long healthy life. There are many options available that claim to help a person lose weight. Some are a quick fix while others are a lot of time and effort. Many weight loss programs are also very expensive. Drinking plenty of water is one way to help keep the inches off without spending tons of time and money. Water and your metabolism work together. Merriam Webster Encyclopedia defines metabolism as “the process by which a substance is handled in the body”. Our bodies have many forms of metabolism but the one on everyone’s mind these days is the metabolism of fat. One of the main functions of the liver is to convert stored fat into energy. The liver also picks up the slack for the kidneys, which need plenty of water to work properly. A lack of water in the kidneys causes the liver to work overtime and then the liver can not metabolize fat as quickly. Think about all the different diets and gimmicks that you have tried or considered and all the rules and possible side effects that come along… then remember that simply drinking water can help you stay healthy and slim your waist.
Let’s admit it, we would all like to be tall, slim, muscular, and look like the models that we see on television and in magazines. Drinking water can also help us to keep young youthful skin. Water flushes out impurities in your skin leaving your skin more clear. When you drink more water your skin cells stay more hydrated and keep sagging skin more plump. Water will assist your body when lifting weights. Hydrated muscles will contract more easily, making your workout more effective and producing better results. Once you get use to consuming more water, it will be a natural habit that your body will greatly appreciate. You will look better and feel better.
In order to get started getting your body adjusted to drinking more water, carry a water bottle around with you at all times. Keeping a full bottle of water with you will help you know how much water your body is consuming. Eventually you will feel lost without it like leaving your cell phone at home. You should be careful about all the substitutes and flavored water that are out on the market, often these products have additives that are not good for your body. Also pay close attention to their sugar content. To keep it simple, the best habit to get into is just to drink regular water!!!
Good luck and give water a try!!!!