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How Much Is Enough Water

by Marva Riley | Feb 21, 2021 | Blog | 0 comments

The simple act of drinking an adequate amount of water can make a profound impact on your health.
For the records,  I declare that I am not a lover of water.
Some years ago, I discovered that oftentimes when I feel low on energy, it was an indication that I might have been dehydrated. Even slight dehydration can have a profound impact on our energy levels. Sometimes if I’m experiencing a headache. Sometimes a vague, annoying headache that just won’t let up. Yes, this too is oftentimes due to insufficient water intake. Unclear thought process, dry, patchy & scaly skin. Dizziness & lightheadedness. Dry mouth. Feeling Irritable. Difficulty sleeping. How about constipation. Joint and muscle pain. These and many other symptoms are often related to the insufficient intake of water.So, as I stated before, I do not like water. Although I do not like water, I am quite aware of how essential it is to drink an adequate amount of this tasteless liquid.
Our bodies are made up of more than 60% water. We constantly lose water through tears, sweat, saliva, urine, stool, and secretions from other orifices. If we are constantly losing water, and we’re not replacing that water sufficiently, this leads to a fluid imbalance which can result in one or more of the issues mentioned above.

Anyone who is into Healthy Living knows that the healthy choices and decisions we make on a daily basis are done, not necessarily because we like them or even enjoy them. We do them out of necessity. So it is with drinking water.

For quite a while,  I prided myself on drinking 64 ounces of water per day.
After talking with my friend Marie, she promptly informed me that she drinks 1 gallon of water per day. She also challenged me to step up my game. I find that I can now comfortably consume 100 ounces of water per day. The additional 24 ounces or so is a stretch.
This is how I make it happen:
1. Decide on the amount of water I’ll drink for the day
2. Start drinking as soon as I get out of bed. Usually, 16 ounces of warm water with freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice, sipping on it slowly, so as not to keep running to the toilet every few minutes
3. Drink another 16 ounces right after breakfast.
4. Have a 32 ounces reusable bottle filled with warm, fruit Infused water with me at all times
5. Sip, sip,  sip all day.
6. Stop drinking all liquids by 7 pm to prevent the frequent nighttime bathroom trips
7. Many complain that drinking more water sends them running to the bathroom too frequently. The job does not allow for this. Here is what works for me: Sip, Sip,  Sip on that water all day. Just keep sipping. Sipping gives the body time to absorb that water and helps to reduce the bathroom trips.

Some days I’ll fall off the wagon. I reset and start again, never beat up on myself.

Drinking sufficient water is vital for You to succeed with your Health goals and on your health journey.
Weightloss and keeping that weight off will be a lot more doable if you learn to make water drinking a priority.
Start and build up. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Every new habit takes time to make your own.
Start drinking more water and all your organs will thank you.

Marva Riley, Registered Nurse. Author. Health Advocate

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