Why You Need to Up Your Water Intake Today

Fat loss, muscle supplementation, energy gains, boosted metabolism, and more; these are all overlooked benefits of water. I say this because surveys show that over 85% of people in the United States don't meet their daily water intake needs. People don't realize that the cheapest and easiest to get drink is what could get them in better health almost instantly. Outside of fat loss and muscle gain, water has tons of health benefits which promote a better well being. Let's start with fat loss. The main reason water aids in fat loss is simply because it substitutes higher calorie drinks like juice or soda. If you make the simple choice to drink water instead of a can of Pepsi (which contains 150 calories and 41 grams of carbohydrates that are all sugars) for three meals of the day, then you are cutting out 450 calories and 128 grams of carbohydrates, way more than the limit I discussed in the last post. What if you substituted water for all your sweetened drinks? You would easily cut out close to 1,000 calories per day without even knowing it. It's crazy how you think that one little drink here and there won't harm but at the end of the day, all the calories and carbohydrates add up. It's all about making better choices. The next reason water aids in fat loss is because it increases your body's metabolic rate. It does this by regulating the temperature of the water to that of your body temperature and this process increases metabolism. It is also increases when you drink your food down with water. Drinking enough water in your day will also boost your energy. Dehydration tends to keep you in a tired mood so drinking enough water helps your heart pump blood more effectively causing you to be more alert. In turn, it also helps the blood transport oxygen and other essential nutrients to your cells. Water is known as "Natures Own Beauty Cream", when you are dehydrated, wrinkles and fine lines in your skin are deeper. Drinking enough water will hydrate the skin cells and give you a younger complexion. It also gets rid of impurities and improves circulation to your face making your tone glow. Overall, you and your body are happier with water. It suppresses headaches, reduces stress, and keeps you focused. Water truly is an overlooked beverage and it should be a main part of your diet today. According to Mayo Clinic, the recommended amount of water for men is roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) a day and 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) a day for women. I hope this article made a clear enough point of how important water really is and you will definitely find it easier to meet your fitness goals with the proper amount of water in your diet.