Drinking water is one of the easiest steps we can take towards stating healthy. Most people don't drink nearly enough water though. Depending on who you talk to you'll get different equations to calculate the exact amount of water you should be drinking. A general rule of thumb I try and go by daily is the 8 x 8 rule. It couldn't be easier- drink 8 ounces of water 8 times a day.
A lot of people wait until they're thirsty to drink water which is a major fail - when your body is thirsty it's already dehydrated! It's important to stay ahead of your thirst to keep your body properly hydrated.
Drinking the suggested amount of water daily helps your body perform better in so many ways. Just a few of the many health benefits include :
-clearer skin
-flushing out your body of toxins
-fighting infection in your body
-boost energy
-reduce the risk of cancer and heart problems
A major added bonus is the tremendous weight loose benefits drinking enough water brings. A common rule of thumb is to drink an 8oz glass of water before every meal to keep your stomach fuller and your portion intake smaller. But did you know that drinking a gallon of water a day can help your body burn an additional 180 calories! Water has been shown to up your metabolism by as much as 1/3 higher than its normal rate within 40 minutes of drinking it!
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