Water is the elixir of life; it is essential to our existence. The human body is made up of about 60% water, and we need to drink enough water to maintain proper bodily functions. However, the importance of water goes beyond just staying hydrated. Water is a vital component of our body, from quenching your thirst to regulating body temperature.
Drinking enough water throughout the day is a requirement for good health and overall well-being. But most of us tend to underestimate the power of this simple, yet all-important liquid. Drinking water throughout the day can have a significant impact on your overall health.
As a trainer, I encourage you to follow these six tips and I guarantee you will see a change instantly.
Here are six reasons why you need to start drinking more water right now.
1. Increases your metabolism. Drinking water can boost your metabolism and help you burn more calories. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, drinking 500 ml of water can increase metabolic rate by 30 percent in both men and women.
2. Helps keep you feeling full. Drinking water before meals can help you eat less and feel more satisfied. According to a study published in the journal Obesity, people who drank water before meals ate 75 fewer calories on average, which adds up to a weight loss of 4.4 pounds over 12 weeks.
3. Help get toxins out of your body. Drinking water helps flush out toxins from your body, which can lead to a healthier immune system and better overall health. When you drink enough water, your kidneys function properly and remove waste and toxins from your body.
4. Helps with acne. Drinking water can help keep your skin healthy and clear. When you're dehydrated, your skin can become dry and flaky, which can lead to acne and other skin problems. Drinking water helps keep your skin hydrated, which can improve its texture and appearance.
5. Helps with losing weight. Drinking water can help with weight loss in several ways. First, it can help you eat less by filling you up before meals. Second, it can boost your metabolism and help you burn more calories. Third, it can help your body flush out toxins that can contribute to weight gain.
6. Stops your urine from being gold and having a strong odor. Drinking enough water can help prevent dehydration, which can cause your urine to become gold and have a strong odor. When you're adequately hydrated, your urine is clearer and has a milder odor, which can indicate good health.
Drinking water is a necessity and a requirement for our health and well-being. It helps to increase our metabolism, keep us full, flush out toxins, improve the appearance of our skin, aid in weight loss, and prevent our urine from having a strong odor. With the high temperatures we are experiencing today, it is more important than ever to drink enough water. So, keep a water bottle with you at all times and aim to drink at least eight glasses or 64 oz of water a day. Your body will thank you.
Are you having problems with consistency and remembering to drink your 8 glasses of water? Check out my blog Intensity and Consistency: Which is More Important for Success?
This is my motto for the remainder of 2023, "Stick To The Plan" and you will see results!
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EJ
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This is a great Article, EJ.