- If you are feeling hungry, it might, in fact, be that you are thirsty, try having water and waiting 15 mins.
- Water is better for you than fizzy soda, even the calorie free ones.
- Drinking 500ml of water can increase the calories you burn for 60 mins according to the National Institute for health.
- Drinking water before a meal can reduce your appetite.
- Being dehydrated can cause a headache, so if you have one try drinking more water!
- Drinking at least 2 litres of water a day can help with weight loss, so it’s a secret weapon in your weight loss armory.
- Drinking Water Helps Maintain the Balance of Body Fluids. It’s needed to help digestion, absorption, circulation, transportation of nutrients, and the maintenance of body temperature.
How to include drinking water into your daily schedule
- Find yourself a nice reusable bottle, so it’s a pleasure to drink from
- Keep a jug of cold water in the fridge
- Find a prompt to drink… for instance each time you go to the kitchen, get a drink of water
- If you are exercising, make sure you have a bottle of water by your side to re-hydrate
- Tick off each half litre you drink in your planner or on a post it note where you can see it