There’s a reason you’ve heard that you should drink water a million times over. Drinking enough water can have a major effect on your health and well-being. It keeps you feeling good, looking good and ensures that all the processes in your body run smoothly. These are just some of the things that will happen to your body if you drink the right amount of water every day.
1. You will have more energy
Many people drink coffee or energy drinks when they’re sleepy, tired, or feeling that dreaded mid-afternoon slump coming on. But the thing is, water could be the solution. Feeling tired often goes hand in hand with dehydration, and while coffee or an energy drink will make you jittery for an hour or two, it won’t fix the problem. Those things will only dehydrate you further and make you feel even worse once they wear off. The next time you feel like having coffee in the middle of the day, try a tall glass of cold water.
2. You will speed up your metabolism
Studies show that drinking just 0.5 liters of water can speed up metabolism by 30%. In my opinion, it’s a pretty significant boost. This can not only have a positive effect on weight loss (if that’s what you’re looking for), but it will also make your digestive system work better.
3. Your skin will look better
When you are dehydrated, your skin looks dry, dull, and flaky. If you have wrinkles, they become more noticeable and deeper the more dehydrated you are. Drinking enough water every day will make your skin look brighter, smoother, clearer, and overall give you a more youthful appearance. Drinking enough water can also help clear up any skin inflammation or pimples on your face. There’s a reason you always see photos of celebrities holding a bottle of water: it’s their little secret to having a perfect complexion.
4. You will be more focused
Our brains need water to function properly, so drinking the right amount of water daily can literally make your brain work better. Those who drink enough water can more easily concentrate on the task at hand and generally feel like they can think more clearly. Being even slightly dehydrated can have an effect on your cognitive functions, so drink to improve your memory, concentration and creativity.
5. You will eliminate toxins better
Detox diets and supplements are a myth, we already have a perfect and integrated way to eliminate toxins from our body: our kidneys. And all they really need to function properly is enough water. The more hydrated you are, the better they will work.
6. You will be less bloated
You’ve probably heard the myth that water makes you bloated, but that’s simply not true. Bloating and bloating are actually a sign of dehydration because your body tries to store water when you don’t drink enough. In fact, drinking enough water can cause you to remove excess water from your body and make you feel less bloated, less bloated, and appear slimmer.
7. You will feel less hungry
If you are one of those people who feel like snacking all the time and constantly overeat, the problem could be not drinking enough water. In fact, people often confuse thirst with hunger. Drinking enough water throughout the day will make you less hungry. The next time you find yourself in the kitchen between meals, try drinking a glass of water first.
8. Your workouts will be more effective
There’s a reason you always see people drinking water at the gym. First, you need to replace all the water you’ve lost through sweating, but drinking water during your workout helps your body convert carbohydrates into energy. Proper hydration will also ensure that your muscles work better.
9. You will deal with less pain in your life
Dehydration can cause headaches, migraines, joint stiffness, muscle cramps, and many other body ailments. Drinking the right amount of water daily will help you avoid all that pain. Also, the next time you have a headache or feel like your body is stiff after the gym, hydrate yourself, it will really help.
