Guzzling Gallons- Stay Hydrated!

I am currently running a water drinking challenge. It seems to be going great! We are on day 5 and most of us are getting at least 100 oz of water in a day. Since I have started I feel more energized and less bloated. Yes, 100 oz or more means running to the bathroom constantly, but we are cleaning toxins out here!

Here are 9 GREAT reasons to drink water:

1. Weight Loss- Water has no fat, no carbs, no calories, or sugars.
2. Energy- Being dehydrated can use all your energy and make you feel tired.
3. Heart Healthy- Lowers your risk of a heart attack by 41%.
4. Headache Cure(I know for a fact)- Headaches are simply a matter of not drinking enough water.
5. Healthy Skin- Clears up your skin and gives you a healthy glow.
6. Better Exercise- Being dehydrated and affect your athletic abilities.
7. Digestive Problems- Water can cure stomach acid problems.
8. Cancer Risk- Reduce risk of colon cancer by 45% and bladder cancer by 50%.
9. Cleansing- Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste.

With this water challenge, I gave up pop (yes, I'm from western PA). I have been drinking pop for years now and I've noticed it only has a negative affect on my body. Not only does it make me gain weight, it makes me retain water, become tired, my face breaks out, and my PH is totally thrown off in my body from the amount of sugar in pop. I become so thirsty after drinking it and I burp WAY too much from the carbonation. Another positive note is my boyfriend decided to give up pop too. No more pop in the house means no more temptations. The only temptation I have to over come is if we go out to eat. If I'd like to stay on track with me eating, its a lot easier to prepare my own food at home. Set yourself up for success! If you don't have any food to temp you, you won't eat it. 

Another thing I have noticed is when I think I'm hungry and want to binge and eat junk food, I drink a bottle of water. If I am still hungry after that I eat a healthy snack, like almonds and an orange. I am so used to going on a binge. I'd eat anything from frozen pizza, nachos and cheese, french fries, and fast food from anywhere. No more fast food. No more junk food! Bottom line....hydrate yourself. Fuel yourself. Don't treat your body like a waste basket! Find me on Facebook if you'd like to join one of my groups! Join my team!