Dehydration can present itself as hunger. Instead of reaching for that snack or ignoring the hunger, drink 8 - 12 oz of water. It is important that you drink enough water throughout your day as hydration impacts several areas of our health and day-to-day functions.
Start your day with a glass or two of water: After sleeping for 6+ hours, starting your day with a glass or two of water helps rehydrate your body, increase alertness, and get your energy levels starting to increase. This will also help with regulating your bowels in the morning too!
FUN FACT: Water can initiate & stimulate increased growth of red blood cells in your system and generate more oxygen within your blood.
Our bodies and brain are 70% water. When you’re not adequately hydrated, your brain operates on less fuel, and you can feel drained, experience fatigue or mood fluctuations, and can lead to increased reductions in brain performance and memory retention.
Starting your day with a glass or two of water will help rid your body of the toxins that your body works-out overnight. While you sleep, your body repairs itself and works out the toxins that we accumulate throughout the day. Drinking that glass or two of water in the morning will flush out those harmful toxins and get your day started on a more refreshing note. This will also help bring balance to your immune system, metabolic system, and nervous system!
Water does so much more for the body and your health than this, so it is important to keep up your water intake throughout the day and to stay hydrated.
"How much water do I need per day?" - Great question! There are a few thoughts to this, some people say 64 oz a day, while others believe you need half your bodyweight in ounces per day (example: If you weigh 180lbs you would need 90oz of water per day). I suggest getting no less than 64oz per day - not including caffeine, sorry your coffee doesn't count towards your water intake!
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