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Reasons to Drink More Water

Water, water, everywhere… Samuel Coleridge put it best in the “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” when sailors lament the unfortunateness of being surrounded by an abundance of water that they can’t drink. As Newfoundlanders, we are used to being surrounded by the ocean. But unlike Coleridge’s sailors, we’re also surrounded by clean, drinkable water. It runs out of our faucets, is available in the grocery store, and flows from water fountains.

Despite our easy access to it, how much water are you really drinking?

Water is essential to your overall health and wellness. Don’t believe me? Here are 8 reasons you should drink more water. Grab a glass while you read!
Water helps energize your muscles since it composes 75% of them. (And water will help you improve your athletic performance, too!)
It helps remove toxins. Water acts as the transportation system in your body. Without enough water, your body just can’t flush itself to get rid of the junk inside it.
Water improves the appearance of skin. Again, as the transportation system in your body, water helps lubricate nutrients so they can get to where they’re needed.
Water is essential for healthy bones and muscles. Dehydration affects every part of your body—so drinking more can improve its entire function.
It helps to balance the body’s fluids. Water acts as a regulator within your body, so you should be drinking as much as (or more than) you need to replace water that you lose by excretion and evaporation.
Water helps to prevent cramps and sprains. A hydrated, well lubricated body is one that has enough water in it to function properly—so there will naturally be fewer instances of cramps, sprains, and strains.
It also helps in maintaining and controlling weight. Often, feeling hungry is actually your body telling you that you’re thirsty. Water also acts as a hunger suppressant and can help you feel fuller when you eat.

So what are you waiting for? Grab a bottle or glass and drink up! You should aim for drinking half of your body’s weight in ounces, so if you’re 200 pounds, aim for drinking 100 ounces of water every day. Bottom’s up!