Drink Up!

I always think to myself: am I drinking enough water? How much water should I drink? I struggle getting enough water daily. One of my new year's resolution is drinking more water.

Whether you realize it or not we are losing water in our bodies all day. Its recommended to drink water all day to prevent dehydration symptoms like headaches, body aches, fatigue, mood swings, poor sleep, and trouble focusing. Our bodies is made up of nearly 60 percent water and relies on water to keep our bodies functioning. The more you drink the better your body is well off.

Here are a few reasons why you should drink more water on a regular basis to feel great, refreshed, and reap those extra benefits.

Keeps you alert and avoid that mid-day slump.

We all experienced the mid-day slump after lunchtime one point or another. It becomes really difficult to focus on what you need to do. Drinking water can help you increase your focus and alertness. Did you know 2% dehydration level can trigger cognitive impairments like motor coordination, paying attention, and reaction time to tasks.

Prevents headaches and migraines.

According to Medical News Today, majority of the headaches or migraines are caused by dehydration. So, make sure to drink enough water everyday it recommended to drink 2.7 to 3.7 liters of water. This depends on how active you are on a daily basis. If you are active, make sure to drink 24 ounces of water for every pound of body weight.

Keeps your heart healthy and prevents other illnesses.

Even drinking the minimum 5 glasses of water on a daily basis can help you lower your chances of getting a heart failure or complications. This is important to keep the body hydrated and helps the heart pump blood through our the body.

Boost your metabolism.

Drinking water aids in weight loss, as long you include exercise and a well-balanced diet can help with weight lost. It will also increase the amount of calories you burn, reduce calorie intake, lower risk of weight gain, and less likely to drink sugary drinks. It should come to no surprise to learn dehydration can compromise the efficiency of most body functions, including your metabolism.

There are more great reasons to drink more water from glowing skin to cleansing the body from toxins, check it out: 13 Reasons Why You Should Drink More Water. We challenge you to drink an extra cup or two of water every day. Make sure to keep track of how much water you drink and see how it impacts your well-being.