Can I refill your water?

Have you started drinking your water yet today? Your body is made up mostly of water and we need to continue to replenish ourselves to maintain a healthy body...so then the question is, how much water do you need to drink?

The answer to this question isn't a set number because you really need to take into account your weight, the amount of time you spend working out that day, if its hot or extremely cold. As a general they used to say"8 and 8" was the rule of thumb, so you were to drink 8 glasses of 8 oz each...but that only breaks down to 1.9 liters a day. In all actuality you should be drinking 2.2 liters for women or 3 liters a day for men. Again though, you should increase this amount in extreme heat or when you have long workouts.

Here are some excellent reasons why you should be drinking enough water each day:

1. Our bodies are made up of 60% water, so it is essential to continue to replenish our body daily.
2. Water helps our body flush out toxins from our vital organs.
3. Water helps carry nutrients to our cells.
4. Lack of water can lead to dehydration causing:
1. Headaches
2. Low Energy
3. Constipation
5. Helps with increased weight loss
6. Can lower Cancer and Heart Health risks
7. Helps your skin stay hydrated and appear more radiant
8. Staves off cravings and false hunger

So you just aren't a fan of drinking water all day? Well spice it up a little bit with different flavors! An easy way to do this is by adding a Crystal Lite pack to your bottle of water. They are just 5 calories per pack, and add a great flavor to your water. I usually use 1 packet in my 1 liter bottle because I find them to be a little too sweet. Another great option is adding fruit right to your water! I like using fresh fruit when it is available, but adding frozen fruit is just fine too! Plus it helps cool down your drink! I like to squish some berries or watermelon in with my water. You can also add lemon which is a natural diuretic...this will help save you from the bloat! Plus try something different and add a little mint or cucumber!

Also remember to spread this across the whole day...there is no sense trying to chug 2 liters of water 30 minutes before you go to bed! You are just going to get up 6 times at night and pee and thats no way to spend your night! Start right away in the morning!

Here are some tips on when to drink water to help with weight loss:

• Drink 8oz right away in the morning to start up your metabolism and flush your system from the night before
• Drink a full 8oz of water 30 minutes prior to each meal. This will allow you to fill up faster and prevent over eating.
• Drink water along with your snacks...this will help your feel more satisfied with your snack
• Drink before, throughout, and after your workouts. Its important to be hydrated before, during and after a workout!
• Drink while outside in extreme heat or cold...both pull moisture out of our bodies through our skin so its important to stay well hydrated

So now you know why water is so important...go get a glass now!