How much water should a person drink?
Your weight: First, you must know your exact weight.
Multiply by 2/3: Next, you will need to multiply your weight by 2/3. The answer is the amount of water you will need to drink daily.
Activity Level: Depending on how often you exercise, you should add 12 oz of water for every 30 minutes you are active.
Benefits of drinking water & staying Hydrated
Weight loss: Drinking enough water daily is the number one key to weight loss. Drinking a glass of water before meals or when you feel hungry will help you tremendously.
Energy: Food & water are your main source of energy. You can not have one without the other. If you become dehydrated this can lead to dizziness and fatigue.
Headaches: If you get headaches frequently, it could be because you are not giving your body enough water. Dehydration is the most common reason for a headache.
Healthy Skin: Drinking water will clear your skin up and prevent you from breaking out.
Digestive Problems: Water can help to cure stomach acids and flush the toxins out of your body to maintain healthy digestive health.
Tips to make drinking water easier:
- Buy yourself a pretty/ reusable bottle to drink out of
- Drink a glass of water with every meal
- Keep your bottle with you at your work desk
- Add some ice and some fruit
