One of my new year’s
resolutions is to drink more water. I know, I feel like that should be a given
right? But I really don’t like the taste of it so it is really hard for me to
drink water. And I know that I can’t be the only one! Sugary drinks like pop and
juice I have no problem with (and if I’m being honest here I’m fairly addicted
to) but we all know that’s not really what your body needs to function. The big
H2O however is, however, very important! Not only does it give you
energy but it is also amazing for clearing up skin and brightening complexion!
So let’s get to the nitty gritty about why it works and how to make it more
enticing for those of you who are a little more like me that need a little
motivation!
What
are the benefits of water?
Water is used for a lot of
things, but for this post we are going to focus on energy and skin benefits. So
let’s start with one thing I’m sure each and every one of you did this morning –
grabbed a cup of coffee to give you that boost needed to get through the day. Did
you know that drinking water can actually reduce fatigue and help put a little
more pep in your step! Now that would be a great replacement to that caffeine
loaded morning buz! Now the big question is why… How
can something like water be energizing? Well it has to do with your blood. When
there is less water in the body, the blood volume decreases which makes the
heart work harder to pump out oxygenated blood to the rest of the body – hence
why you are so tired even though it is only 9:00 am. Your heart is literally
pumping itself into exhaustion making sure you get all your required nutrients!
By making sure your body is properly hydrated, you are allowing your body to
use less energy to maintain daily function – giving
you more energy to get through the day!
It also helps to reduce headaches and migraines caused by dehydration
and stress! Win win!
Now here is my favorite part!
This is why I made it a resolution to start drinking more water! Did you know
that water is used by your body to help flush out toxins and waste products? Oh
my gosh guys! This should completely blow your mind! This is why it is so
important for me to drink water DAILY! Without it, my skin can become inflamed,
clogged, and have a higher risk of breakouts. So this is a MUST HAVE for making
sure your skin is nice and hydrated as well as purified! If you aren’t drinking
an adequate amount of water, toxins and waste products will build up and get
trapped under your skin causing the ever dreaded break outs. Daily water intake
increases your blood volume allowing more blood to get throughout your body
dropping off nutrients and oxygen that your cells need to repair and grow as
well as take out waste products! Amazing right? Keep in mind, however, that
water is not a cure all – for example it can’t cure an insufficient or over
production of oil from the sebaceous glands in the skin which can cause clogged
pores as well (if you want to see an easy way to work on that check out our Oil
Cleansing Method here).
How did
I get over the “blandness” of water?
Now here is where I
struggled. I tried so many different ways to drink water it was ridiculous! I
tried labeling my water bottle with different times (ex. 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00
am. etc) so I had goals to reach throughout the day but I just couldn’t
motivate myself to drink it. Then Kaydie found infused water and this clicked
with me right away! I LOVE this stuff! You can infuse it with lemon, kewi,
peaches, grapefruit, or whatever your favorite fruit is and you get a delicious
refreshment! My favorite is lemon water – which
lemon is a great purifying substance that helps to detoxify your body! I even
bought this special water bottle (seriously guys it’s only $5 at Walmart) that
has a little basket that holds the fruit so when I’m on the go at school or
work I just fill it back up with water and let it work its magic as it infuses
with the fruit again. Now I’m drinking at least two of these a day! Woo Woo!
And there is no struggle or fuss! I actually LIKE this stuff :-)
So go find a water bottle that you love, infuse some water
with your favorite fruit and start giving your body what it needs! Can’t wait
to hear what this does for you and your body! I am already seeing the
difference in my energy and can’t wait to see what it will do for my skin!
"Encourage
yourself, Believe in yourself, Love Yourself"
