Why Should You Up Your Water Intake?

We all know how important water is to rid our bodies of impurities and such, but I've found out the hard way that it is beneficial in more ways than one. Most people are sipping on soft drinks and energy drinks all day, which we know these drinks are harmful to our bodies, they are addictive, and they take a toll on our teeth.

Personally, I have always been a water drinker but I am a huge fan of coffee (which is dehydrating, defeating the purpose of hydrating with water). Until I started keeping track of how much water I was drinking, I assumed I was getting enough. I figured I was following the 6 8oz glasses a day rule, but I wasn't even doing that.

In reality, we should be consuming at least half of our body weight in ounces of water. I'm going to guess you are probably not getting that much.

If you are anything like I was before you realize you might not be drinking that exact amount but you are drinking plenty. 

Annnnd if you are, You're probably wrong.

A few reasons you might want to start sipping more:

Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue – Tired? Groggy? Stop, put the coffee down. Lets think about this one, considering that our brains are made mostly of water, making sure you are hydrated will actually help you think, focus, and concentrate. keeping your brain happy and hydrated will reward you with alertness
Ever wonder why you crash so hard 2 hours after coffee? when the caffeine runs out you are actually even more tired than you were. This could relate to the fact that instead of treating the problem, you treated the symptom. Be nice to your brain, go for the water instead.

Relieves Headaches and Migraines - Now, many of us get headaches or migraines for a number of reasons. Some are related to a health condition some are actually caused by dehydration. Think back to the last hangover you had, pounding headache and omg SO thirsty! Right?? at least for me that is the case. And the reason for me is alcohol is dehydrating. So If you must go out and have a few, try alternating with water. You will feel much better come morning. I actually had a headache all morning today, and no I wasn't out drinking on a Wednesday. I was visiting my cousins newest addition at the hospital. And I hadn't had any water at all, I woke up with that familiar thirsty feeling, but as soon as I had finished a bottle it started to subside. So, save yourself the headache and just stay hydrated. If you're already there, then try some water before reaching for the Ibuprofen.

Aids In Weight Loss - Scientists reported that by drinking 16oz of water prior to eating can help suppress your appetite and therefor, supporting your weight loss efforts. Drinking water fills your stomach and reduces the urge to eat more than you need. As a bonus, it helps to increase the rate at which your body burns fat while assisting in breaking down and eliminating fat cells.
And the biggest one here, most of the time you are feeling hungry you probably aren't. Chances are good that you are probably thirsty! Yep, the feeling of having a dry mouth and throat comes after that feeling. If you are dry mouth thirsty? You are already dehydrated.


There are so many that I haven't listed, like the skin, digestion, and mood benefits that come from drinking more of the good stuff. And its as close to free as you are going to get. So do yourself a favor and drink up!