I've disovered a way to drink MORE water, and did I mention that you will actually DRINK MORE WATER? Thanks to Pinterest and some help from my favorite girl (my Mommy), I've finally found a way to drink more water that works for me, and hopefully it will help you guys drink more water as well!
BENEFITS:
- Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue
- Water Can Help Control Calories
- Water Helps Energize Muscles.
- Results In Pretty & Glowing Skin
- Flushes Out Toxins
- Boosts Immune System
- Puts You in a Good Mood
Drinking more water also prevents headaches and SAVES MONEY, and if nothing else appeals to you SAVING MONEY should have you wanting to drink more water if nothing else does!
Let me get to the good stuff, water alone has all of the benefits that I've listed above, however, this small new trick I've discovered has more benefits than water alone, tastes better, and actually makes you drink more water!
INFUSED WATER!!! I know I've posted about it before, but I feel like something this great and useful deserves it's own post. I recently came across a recipe for infused water and now I don't want to drink anything else, LITERALLY. If I have some of this stuff pre-made in the fridge, it's my go-to drink. I'm in the process of transitioning to a healthier lifestyle (which takes time let me tell ya) and this infused water is really aiding in making this transition an easier one.
The main ingredients are:
- Water (I prefer purified or distilled; Sparkling water is great every now and then too, be careful though, the carbonation in sparkling water can erode the enamel on your teeth!)
- Cucumbers
- Lemons
- Any other fruit or herb that tickles your fancy (yes, you can add herbs like mint, lavender, and cilantro also!)
The main goal of infusing your water is to make you drink more of it, so make sure that you create a water that you find tasty and will want to drink ALL the time. In addition to making you drink more water there are also other benefits from drinking infused water. They are very similar to the benefits of just drinking plain water, but have a few slight differences.
- Boosts your metabolism.
- Fills you up so you don’t eat as much junk.
- Naturally helps your body release fat cells.
- Keeps food moving through your system.
- Flushes toxins from your system.
- Improves your mood.
- Reduces muscle fatigue while working out.
- Helps you recuperate faster from a workout.
- Keeps your organs healthy while you’re sweating.
- Keeps you from feeling groggy in the afternoon.
Out of all of the benefits of drinking infused water that I have listed above, the ones that I can personally attest to are:
- Keeps food moving through your system
- Flushes toxins from your system
- Keeps you from feeling groggy in the afternoon
I like the way that infused water keeps my bowels regular, but doesn't over do it. I know this is a bit TMI, but the water doesn't cause you to have diarrhea or poop all night. It results in you having a nice clean healthy poop every day. At the beginning of your infused water journey you will notice yourself pooping a little more, however, once your body gets regulated everything will level out.
I also feel more alert in the afternoon and since you're drinking more water of course you will run to the potty a lot more, and it's kinda hard to feel groggy when you have to pee all the time.
To make infusing your water even easier, and for a little treat as we approach summer, you can make…. Infused Ice Cubes.
Simply place your fruit and/or herbs in an ice tray and poor water over it and place it in the freezer. Once frozen you can place the ice cubes in your water for quick on the go infused water.
The benefits that I am most proud of from my infused water journey are my skin and my overall wellness. I am going to post separately about my skin because it is definitely a journey deserving of an individual post. I hope that this water helps you all as much as it has helped me and I hope it helps you feel as great too!
Always with love,
Gabs
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