The Benefits of Drinking More Water

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Yesterday in my challenge group, we did a wacky water guzzling challenge where all of my challengers were asked to post a wacky photo of themselves drinking water. It was definitely fun and one of my challengers even posted a photo of her doing a back bend and drinking water upside down! The whole challenge got me thinking about all of the benefits of staying hydrated, so that's what we're going to talk about today. 

Benefit #1: Weight Loss

Water is one of the best tools for weight loss. It often replaces those high-calorie drinks like soda and alcohol with a beverage that has no carbs, no sugar, and no calories. It's also a great appetite suppressant because often when we think we're hungry, we're actually just thirsty. 

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Benefit #2: Healthy Skin & Kidney Health

Drinking water can clear up your skin and help you look more refreshed. Drinking plenty of water also improves the effectiveness of your kidneys. This will allow your kidneys to flush out toxins and waste products more effectively from your body, which in turn improves the overall health of your skin.

Benefit #3: Digestive Problems 

Our digestive system needs a good amount of water to digest food properly. Drinking the correct amount of water can help cure stomach acid problems and when paired with fiber can help relieve constipation. I've been suffering with IBS for over a year now and I can tell an enormous difference when I am not drinking enough water. When I do drink enough water, my symptoms are less intense and even sometimes non-existent. 

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Benefit #4: Energy

Being dehydrated can drain your energy and make you feel tired. If you're thirsty...you're already dehydrated. This can lead to fatigue, muscle weakness, dizziness, and more!

Benefit #5: Reduce Headaches

Another symptom of dehydration is headaches. Often when we have headaches, it's simply a matter of not drinking enough water. 

Roughly 60% of our bodies are made of water. Drinking enough water maintains the body's fluid balance, which helps transport nutrients in the body. Our bodies need this liquid gold! And just because, I know you want to see the amazing challenger I mentioned earlier, here is the winner of the Wacky Water Challenge - be sure to show her some love!!

{Nicole}

August Challenger &

Water Drinking Extraordinaire