Want to get fit? Drink water.

You’ve heard it before drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Why? It’s because your body and the body of every other human body on earth is made up of over 75% of water.

We all know we cannot live without water. The fact is, you can survive for weeks without any food but just three days without water and you die. But nowadays water has many people have replaced water with soft drinks and other sweetened refreshments. When you’re swigging down one of these sugary substitutes keep in mind that water is healthier and helps to detoxify your body without going though one of those rituals to rid yourself of impurities. It is also absolute necessary if you want better health and longevity.

Now although eight glasses is the standard intake, your own personal need for water can vary greatly due to exercise, weight, and temperature. Research has proven that over 2/3 of adults don't get the water they need on a daily basis. When you drink water on a regular basis you replenish your body’s fluids while keeping it well hydrated and functioning just the way it should be.

I know that when I don’t drink enough water I get tired and sometimes a little bit grumpy. I also get a stiff neck.

The problem is that most of us wait until we are thirsty before we decide to drink water. This is a very unreliable gauge of your water needs. By the time you feel thirsty you have already lost two or more cups of your body's water supply. If you stay thirsty you will have depleted even more. Therefore, the best thing to do is to drink water regularly instead of waiting until you are thirsty.

Now may people think, well I’m drinking coffee or tea, isn’t that enough? No! It is very important that you don't substitute beverages with caffeinated drinks for water. The same goes for alcohol. Caffeinated and alcoholic beverages act as diuretics and can actually cause you to lose more water through increased urination. Although you may think you are getting water through these beverages, the fact is that you are letting it go almost as fast as you take it in.

When you exercise you to replace the water you lose due to perspiration. A good rule of thumb is that for each pound you lose due to exercise, drink 2 cups of water. We even lose water when we sleep. If you continue drinking water up to the time you go to bed you can wake up with your body feeling fine and functioning as it should be.

We all know that we need to drink more water when we’re sick. A cold or the flu can dehydrate your body quite quickly. To counteract this drink more water when you’re sick.

There are many mixed opinions as to whether purified water will actually provide you a benefit. I would recommend that you explore this yourself so you can determine the water that suits you best.

Keep a container or bottle of water with you at all times and drink it throughout the day. Teach yourself to drink water instead of other beverages that don't hydrate your or replenish the nutrients your body needs.

Make drinking water daily a habit. It’ll improve your physical and mental fitness.

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