Guzzling

So, I challenged you last time to drink more water.

How's it going?

For me, I've been dong fairly good. I've gotten on average 3 liters a day! I'm pushing for four. My goal, I think is about 5. We'll see how that goes. I don't know if I have time to a) drink that much water in a day or b) use the restroom that frequently.

One thing I am really trying to do is get in at least one full liter before anything else enters my body in the morning. No milk or food stuffs before the water. Why?!


The firs thing that always comes up when you google water before breakfast is weight loss. While this is an awesome side benefit, it is not the main reason I drink a ton before feeding myself. The main reason is to flush out toxins my body has ousted while I was fast asleep. The body tends to purge itself of nasties at night, and the easiest way to get them out of your liver and so on is to drink water and lots of it.

Another reason is it helps to hydrate you again after quite a few hours of nothing. It also aides in digestion and keeping you regular.

One thing I do want to address, though is drinking TOO much. Some say it can't be done, but others do. I would like to cover some of my bases, as I am by no means from the medical profession, or taken any kind of natural medicine courses either.

Too much water can kill you. Beyond drowning, it can off set your electrolytes and screw with you. It can also replace the want or the feeling that you need to eat and lower your caloric intake far too drastically.  But, from what I've read, it LOTS of water and all at one time. SO - I guess be careful and don't drink your 2-5 liters all at one time!

Have a watery day,

xo,
Bliss!

Drinking Water

I have always hated blogs that constantly apologize for long absences...but, I'm finding that I am turning into that kind of blogger. I thought I could keep this up at a regular pace, but I'm finding that close to impossible. Perhaps in the next few weeks I'll get back in to the swing of things.  Until then - I am sorry for those of you who check back regularly and find nothing has changed. It is quite disappointing. 

So, as you read last time, I want to challenge you to drink more water.

There are so many reasons to drink more water.  I, personally, have a few reasons that I've started drinking as much as I can stand a day. (which, I have to admit is going up and down regularly. Some days, I'll get in as much as 3 litres, but others...maybe 1...)

For me, the need for water drinking was brought to my attention because of my rosacea. I had started researching ways to reduce flare ups as well as possibly get rid of it all together.  There is not much you can do for rosacea other than not getting it, going on medication, or lasers.  Well, the first option isn't open to me. Medicines are a no go, and lasering is a LAST resort. A few web sites said one thing, many said nothing.  One thing that was agreed upon by most, however, was to DRINK water. LOTS and LOTS of water.  There was science behind it.  I was sucked in.

Basically, there are a few things water can do for me. It helps with flushing (vascular dilation...by maintaining body heat), flushing out toxins through the liver, hydrating my skin, and keeping me from being thirsty.

There are so many other reasons to drink water!
- losing weight
- less sugar consumption (as compared to soda pop or juice)
-helps keep you regular
-decrease the risk for certain kinds of cancer
-aids in proper cellular formation

...and so many more reasons!


SO!

I challenge you! Drink more!  I, personally, have resolved to drink 1 liter of water before anything else when I wake up in the morning. I will try to drink at least two more liters through out the day as well.

What are you going to do?

Not so thirsty,

XO,
Bliss