Drink Water!

There are hundreds of perks and advantages to why you should drink water. Water is a natural source which is full of nutrients which your body will love and adore you for.

You're probably wondering why I'm making a post about 'drinking water'. Well whilst I was in the depths of my Anorexia I used to deprive myself of water due to the negative thoughts convincing me it was 'bad'. When actually, there is nothing bad about drinking water. Water contains no calories and provides loads of benefits to your body. Here are a few;

1. Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue – Since your brain is mostly water, drinking it helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert. As an added bonus, your energy levels are also boosted!

2. Promotes Weight Loss – Removes by-products of fat, reduces eating intake (by filling up your tummy if consumed prior to meals), reduces hunger (hello natural appetite suppressant!), raises your metabolism and has zero calories!

3. Flushes Out Toxins – Gets rid of waste through sweat and urination which reduces the risk of kidney stones and UTI’s (urinary tract infections).

4. Improves Skin Complexion – Moisturizes your skin, keeps it fresh, soft, glowing and smooth. Gets rid of wrinkles. It’s the best anti-aging treatment around!

5. Maintains Regularity – Aids in digestion as water is essential to digest your food and prevents constipation.

6. Boosts Immune System – A water guzzler is less likely to get sick. And who wouldn’t rather feel healthy the majority of the time? Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu, cancer and other ailments like heart attacks.

7. Natural Headache Remedy – Helps relieve and prevent headaches (migraines & back pains too!) which are commonly caused by dehydration.

8. Prevents Cramps & Sprains - Proper hydration helps keep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint pain is less likely.

9. Puts You in a Good Mood – When the body is functioning at its best, you will feel great and be happy!

10. Save Money! - Water is FREE! Even if you choose bottled/filtered water, it’s STILL cheaper than that high sugar and fat-filled latte!

Source - http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4287/10-Reasons-Why-You-Should-Drink-More-Water.html 

Experts say the optimum amount of water which should be drank in a day is around 2 Litres. Obviously if you're exercising, you should drink more water as when you sweat you are getting water out of your body.

I try and aim for 2 litres a day but obviously some days are harder than others to fit in all of the glasses of water. I just recommend buying 1 500ml bottle and making sure you drink from it four  times a day (500 x 4 = 2000ml | 2000ml is 2L). When I'm at school I'm sure to carry a bottle and refill, and the same at work too. 

Izzy


Further reading; http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/water-drinks.aspx