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Water is EVERYWHERE. We bathe in it, we swim in it, we wash everything in it, and yet, we are hesitant to drink it. Why? "Because it has no flavor...it's just...watery" as quoted by my 17 year old brother. In high school, I remember wrestlers would carry around 1 gallon jugs filled with water to keep their hydration levels up. Yes, some took it to the extremes and carried 5 gallon jugs around. Needless to say, the bathroom was their best friend come hydration test day.
Even though their methods were, in my opinion, EXTREME, having a small water bottle to carry around with you is NOT a bad idea. Our bodies are made primarily of water. We can go weeks without food, but only days without water. It is said that once you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated. And that is NOT a good feeling, believe you me.
If your water tastes like dirt, which from the tap, the water from my apartment does, get a filter. My husband and I purchased a Brita water filter and it works like a charm. My husband isn't as proud of a water drinker as I am, but we are working on it. He still LOVES his soda, but he has cut down to 1 a day with water in between. WHICH I am so proud of. It's a big step, and for some of you, you could really be in that boat. And that's okay! But always remember to balance your whatever-liquid intake with WATER. If you do NOT like water, I'm begging you to PLEASE START TRYING TO LIKE IT. Put a little bit of a lime or lemon wedge in it, and it'll make it MOST refreshing, as well as a natural purifier for your body! Kid you not! There are these awesome cups at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, that have little tubes built into the cup that have slits all around the tube. You can put fresh herbs, fresh fruits, cucumbers and anything of the sort, for a splash of flavor into a nice cold glass of water. Seriously, the benefits of water are astronomical.
HEALTH TIP: Did you know what sometimes the human body confuses dehydration with hunger? It's true! My mom, with my hunger issues that would sporadically occur, she would always tell me to have a BIG glass of water to see if that would help. And it usually did. If you have fed yourself quite well, and yet you feel STARVING, try drinking a glass of water, wait a bit, and see if your "hunger" dissipates. Drinking water throughout the day helps me keep my insides clean, and also control my appetite. See if it works for you!
Now, where did I put my water bottle?
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