Learn major reasons and benefits to start drinking more water now.
We’ve all heard it before that we should drink fluids to help our body function properly but amazingly many adult Americans still do not drink enough throughout the day. Let me stop here and say real quick – I am not a physician or nutritionist.
I am sharing my experience and what I have read on the Internet. Please do your own research.
With that said, let me continue.
Benefits of drinking more
It may need to be reiterated some of the awesome benefits of drinking this clear liquid goodness such as:
- Helps to maintain balance of bodily fluids
- Helps control appetite
- Energizes the muscles
- Helps clear brain fog
- Wards off dehydration
- Promotes skin glowing and supple
- Helps the kidneys eliminate waste
- Regulates body temperature
Ill-effects of dehydration
If those aren’t reason enough to drink more how about I share the ill-effects of dehydration, which is the absence of hydration in your body which is typically made up of 60% to 70% water:
- Can cause confusion
- Increases heart rate and blood pressure
- Can cause a feeling of weakness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Heart palpitations
- Lightheadedness
So why wouldn’t you drink more? I know I know…it doesn’t taste like anything or it’s bland. That still isn’t a good reason not to drink it especially knowing your body literally is made up of primarily water.
How much to drink daily?
Women should drink about 2 liters or 74 ounces of daily and men should drink about 3 liters daily. I know it sounds like a lot but your body will thank you for it.
Remember the benefits. 🙂
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46 Replies to "Water - Major Reasons To Drink More"
Wendy April 28, 2015 (6:56 am)
I drink a lot of water…I don’t do infused water. But a lot of the girls at work have those special bottles for infused water. It looks pretty, and makes me want to try it!
Deborah
Twitter: deborahbrooks14
April 28, 2015 (7:23 am)
I got really into infused waters last year and also make my own seltzer everyday. Nice post!
Kathryn
Twitter: Dancing 2 Running
April 28, 2015 (9:07 am)
The benefits of drinking water are countless. When plain water gets boring, its so important to find a natural way to flavor it that will still have you interested in drinking plenty of it.
Anonymous April 28, 2015 (10:01 am)
These all look and sound so delicious. I think I need to try the Lemon Berry and Pineapple Coconut! #BLMGirl
Mo
Twitter: curlsandmo
April 28, 2015 (10:02 am)
These all look and sound so delicious. I think I need to try the Lemon Berry and Pineapple Coconut! #BLMGirl
Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
April 28, 2015 (12:02 pm)
That one sounds really refreshing.
Maureen
Twitter: organicallymo
April 28, 2015 (10:22 am)
I love water. It’s practically all I drink. I love infusing it with strawberries and mint!
Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
April 28, 2015 (12:02 pm)
Oh that sounds really good!!!
Stephanie (
Twitter: FitMomTraining
April 28, 2015 (10:43 am)
I love water, plain and infused. Other than coffee/tea, it’s really the only thing I drink. I like to infuse it with lemon slices and frozen raspberries. It’s a good combination to have hot or cold.
Nicole
Twitter: fitfulfocus
April 28, 2015 (10:55 am)
I actually love plain old water, and I totally feel the effects when I don’t drink enough!
Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
April 28, 2015 (12:02 pm)
Me too Nicole.
K. Elizabeth (YUMMommy)
Twitter: yummommies
April 28, 2015 (11:26 am)
I’ve definitely upped my water intake. I love adding mixed berries to mine, but I hear lemon water is amazing and even better for your body and skin.
Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
April 28, 2015 (12:01 pm)
Lemon water does a body good.
Antionette Blake
Twitter: Ambde
April 28, 2015 (11:42 am)
I definitely need to drink more water and less wine. I have an infusible water bottle that I need to bring out for the spring. Thanks for keeping up motivated!
Sam
Twitter: PancakeWarrior_
April 28, 2015 (12:17 pm)
Yes, hydration is key! I’m learning that if I actually drink enough water though the day, I’m less hungry all day! I’ll take that anyday!! Also I’m feeling stronger in my workouts – all a win in my book!
Larissa
Twitter: LarissaDaltonS
April 28, 2015 (12:21 pm)
I don’t usually drink infused water, though I love it. I like cold water all day long. I usually get 8-10 glasses/bottles of water a day with a goal to get at least 100 ounces. I feel SO much better now that my water intake is regular.
Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
April 28, 2015 (3:37 pm)
Water makes you feel great!
Erica G
Twitter: RunningMom6
April 28, 2015 (12:40 pm)
You just motivated me to put my straw in place and take a big gulp of water. I fear I may be constantly slightly dehydrated even though I do sip water all day long but I feel my sips are quite where I need them to be.
Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
April 28, 2015 (3:37 pm)
Erica I will soon have a solution for that!
Rachel April 28, 2015 (3:59 pm)
Yes. Yes. Yes!! Such a great post reminding me (everyone) on why we should drink more water! 🙂
Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
April 28, 2015 (4:16 pm)
And try those recipes – they are really good!
AJ
Twitter: nutrifitmama
April 28, 2015 (7:29 pm)
These are some great water infusion recipes! I will try them out, I’m always looking for new ways to drink my water 🙂
Sue
Twitter: suzy399
April 28, 2015 (8:55 pm)
I’ve never done infused water before, but I’ve been intrigued. I’m a plain water kind of girl except for my lemon water first thing in the morning!
Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
April 28, 2015 (9:28 pm)
Add some mint and strawberries and it helps take it up a notch.
Kasi
Twitter: kasiperkinsdc
April 29, 2015 (2:58 am)
You’re right, drinking water is so important, and one of the easiest ways to stay healthy. I generally drink plain water, but the recipes you included all sound delicious!
#BLMgirl
Janelle
Twitter: Janelle_RWNR
April 29, 2015 (1:13 pm)
Great post! I need to try some infused water. I enjoy water as-is, but why not add some flavor? #wowlinkup
Ange
Twitter: cowgirlruns
April 29, 2015 (2:01 pm)
I love adding the juice of a meyer lemon into still or sparkling water. It makes me feel so fancy, and is so easy to do!
Ayanna
Twitter: ayannalistenbee
April 29, 2015 (2:11 pm)
Hi Diatta, I know I don’t drink enough water and this post came at just the right time! Thank you for sharing the effects of not drinking enough water as well as great recipes to remedy that!! I pinned each one! . . . now I just have to actually make a batch! Lol! #BLM
Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
April 29, 2015 (3:43 pm)
Ayanna – I am glad this article helped you. It is something so simple yet very beneficial.
Tamieka
Twitter: Fit_mamameeks
April 29, 2015 (11:16 pm)
YUMMY!!!!
Pineapple Infused Coconut Water
Strawberry Lime Cucumber Mint
Now I will for sure drink more water!!!!
Currently working on drinking 2.5 gallons a week…..work in progress!
Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
April 30, 2015 (4:31 am)
That’s a very good goal!
GiGi Eats
Twitter: dubagee
April 30, 2015 (12:28 am)
I really wish I liked water more – however I do LOVE SPARKLING water! A LOT 🙂 And sometimes it hurts my stomach and sometimes it doesn’t ha ha. So it’s a crap-shoot!
Jamaica King
Twitter: itsrarax3
April 30, 2015 (1:27 am)
Meh. I’m always struggling to drink more water. 🙁 Something I need to work on. #wowlinkup
jill conyers
Twitter: jillconyers
April 30, 2015 (5:23 am)
I can do the workouts. I can do awesome nutrition. I take rest days. That brings me to hydration. If I”m going to fall short with healthy living it’s hydration. It’s so simple and yet I can’t seem to be consistent. Can you tell this is on my mind a lot lately 🙂
Great info Diatta!
Cassi
Twitter: lawrtw
April 30, 2015 (1:31 pm)
comments work here…
Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
April 30, 2015 (1:53 pm)
Hmmmmm
Diatta
Twitter: DSTPRL
April 30, 2015 (1:54 pm)
Hmmm I was messing with settings but I’ll check them again when I get home.
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Wow! I couldn`t agree more that water is very important. Thank you for this. These are very helpful reminders.
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