We all know that we need to drink more water but it can be really difficult at times, especially when it's cold (like it is here in SA now).
But why should you drink water anyway?
- Clearer, more moisturised skin
- More energy and vitality
- Cleans impurities from our systems
- Flushing out of fatty acids (essential for any weight loss programme). We also tend to mistake hunger for thirst!
- Proper metabolic functioning of body organs and processes
- Better brain function
- Less headaches
- Make it a goal to drink at least 6 glasses a day, preferably 8. I know 6 is non-negotiable.
- Fill a bottle early in the morning and again after lunch, and make sure you get through all of it.
- Exercise - it will be no problem to drink more when your heart is pumping and you're hot.
- Have a glass with breakfast, lunch and supper, and then another glass before you have your tea, coffee or Coke (whatever your drink of choice is).
- Have a slice of lemon or orange in your water, if you want to live on the wild side ;)
- Drink your water in a glass with a straw. Somehow it makes us think that we're drinking something fun and you'll see how easily you drink your water.
These things must be working for me since I've been drinking 2L water daily since 1998 (it was my goal that year).
How much water do you currently drink daily and what are your tips?
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