Why Drink More Water?

We all hear how important it is to drink more water, but have you ever wondered why it is so important?  I know I always struggled with this and it took me a while to get used to the idea of drinking more water.

BUT, why do I need to drink more water.  There are so many things out there to listen to, but here are some benefits I have that I have found by drinking more water:

BENEFITS TO DRINKING MORE WATER

Reduces Bloating
 - Crazy as it sounds, when we drink enough water, it helps reduce that bloating feeling.  I know, I know I used to think the more I drank the more bloated I would feel, but actually I have found it to be the complete opposite.

I have found this to be true because like most things when our bodies need something and they aren't getting enough of it, our bodies tend to hold on to whatever it is we need.  Therefore when our bodies need more water, it will retain water instead of letting it go resulting in the bloat feeling!  WHO WANTS TO FEEL BLOATED???  - NOT ME!!!!

Suppresses the Appetite
-  Yep, another crazy thing...when our bodies trigger we are hungry, are we really hungry or are we thirsty?  I would venture to say you are likely thirsty and not hungry especially if you just ate recently.  So, next time you feel hungry try drinking some water first and see if that helps...

Helps Your Skin
- When drinking enough water, our skin will stay hydrated and therefore be shiny.  Water affects all the cells of our bodies.  Therefore when are bodies are dehydrated, our skin dries out as well.  I know I used to suffer from REALLY bad dry skin, especially in the winter.  However, since increasing my water intake to where I should be, I no longer have REALLY bad dry skin in the winter.

Helps keep you Regular
-  When you don't drink enough regular there is always a chance of becoming constipated  Crazy as it sounds drinking more will help you feel less constipated and have regular bowel movements - TMI, maybe :).

Fights Fatigue
- Our brains are highly dependent on water.  When we lack water, our brains think we are tired and tends to function on a lower level than if we were properly hydrated.  So, the next time you feel a drop in your energy, go drink some water.

SO, HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD YOU DRINK?

There are so many typical ideas of how much water to drink.  Granted how much you drink depends on many things.  But, my rule of thumb goes back to.....

Ready for it???

HALF YOUR BODY WEIGHT IN WATER!!!!

Yep, you read that right!  Half your weight in water.  So find a water bottle or something easy to help you keep track.  My trick is, I have a water bottle (or 2 or 3) that I know how many ounces each one holds and then I just have to remember how many bottles I have consumed per day and how many more I have left.

Hope these tips have helped and next time you are tired, hungry or feeling bloated, drink up!!!


Thanks for stopping by!

~Sarah Strubhar
Independent Team Beachbody Ruby Coach