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Did you know that human blood is 83% water? Did you know
that by the time you feel thirsty you have already lost over 1% of your total
water amount? Water
is critical for every bodily process and as the outside temperature starts
to increase, dehydration becomes a very real concern.
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wifedup.com
Getting in the habit of drinking water throughout the day
has many benefits.
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Prevents cramps and sprains - Water
helps jeep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint pain is less
likely. If cells don't get enough water they don't perform as well because they
can't maintain the balance of fluids and electrolytes. It's especially
important to replace the fluid lost during exercise. Start drinking water
before you start sweating and keep drinking throughout the workout.
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Makes you
smarter - Your brain is 90% water so drinking water helps you think, focus,
and concentrate better. Drinking lots of water ensures that your brain is
getting all the oxygen it needs. It also
boosts energy and ensures that your nerves can relay messages to and from the
brain in the way they were meant to.
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Helps weight
loss - This is my favorite
benefit! Drinking lots of water removes by-products of fat, reduces how much
you can eat (because you're fillilng up before you consume meals), and reduces
hunger. This also applies to food with
high water content (like fruits and veggies) because its high volume requires
more chewing and is absorbed more slowly by the body so you feel full. Water
has zero calories and boosts your metabolism! It's a win-win.
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Gives you
beautiful skin - Water keeps skin moisturized which makes it look fresh,
soft, and smooth. Since being de-hydrated can make your skin look dry and wrinkled,
drinking more water may reduce the look of wrinkles! Keep the moisture in by
using a facial moisturizer every day.
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Keeps you
regular - Water is important for digestion. It helps kidneys transport
waste products in and out of cells. This makes your urine light in color and
free of odor. Water also prevents constipation by keeping things moving through
the gastrointestinal tract and prevents the colon from pulling water from
stools to maintain hydration.
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Keeps you
healthy - Water can help fight flu, cancer, and other ailments like
headaches (which are commonly caused by dehydration). It also flushes out
toxins through sweat and urination which reduces the risk of kidney stones and
UTI's.
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Makes you
happy! All the benefits above lead to you feeling better and therefore
happier in general! You'll also be happy with all the money you save by not
buying other (less good for you) drinks. Water is almost always free and we are
lucky enough to have it freely available as well.
Currently some friends and I have challenged ourselves to drink 64 oz of
water a day. It's a lot and it's a lot to get used too, especially when I never
usually drink water. Some tips I've found to make it easier is taking a water
bottle with me everywhere. I drink water in the car and at my desk with a straw
because I can continue to type or drive without removing my focus from my task.
I also love to add lemon or cucumber (or both!) to water…it can get pretty
boring so it's ok to spice it up a little. Eating more fruits and vegetables
also makes a huge difference since about 20% of our fluid intake comes from
foods.
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Credit: Personal Photo.
So I challenge you, can you drink 64 ounces of water every day for a
week? Let me know how it goes!
Quote by Henry David
Thoreau
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