{Day 4} New here? Make sure to check out day 1 and my introduction to my 31 day of Health and Exercise series for the month of October Thank you for reading and coming along with journey with me I hope to inspire and motivate you through this series Today I am going to be talking about the importance of water Water is the biggest and most important change you can make to a healthier you Drinking water Oh man why does it have to be so difficult we need water to survive so you think it would be a little more second nature right? Well it is cuz most of us, well at least me, fill our bodies with other things or other liquids that aren't as healthy for us I have never been a huge soda drinker I will drink it on occasion is all but I just don't drink as much water as I should I get busy, I know dumb excuse, but I do and I just think eh I'll get a drink when I really need it but then by that point I am dying of thirst and usually have a headache which means I am totally dehydrated I am also nursing right now so Water is a HUGE must for this mama and her body I need to change this and for the last month I have been trying I am still not perfect I don't get my 8 cups of water everyday but at least now I am trying and aware and keeping track which is huge progress for me and I do get my 8 cups a lot Do you know the benefits of drinking water? Well then how about I lay some of them out for you.... and then you will want to drink more of it too 1. Helps you lose weight Drinking water reduces hunger, it’s an effective appetite suppressant so you’ll eat less Plus, water has zero calorie 2. Natural Remedy for headaches usually because your headaches are a sign of dehydration 3. Look younger with healthier skin Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity 4. Better Productivity Your brain is mostly made up of water, so drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and more concentrated 5. Better Exercise Drinking water regulates your body temperature which means you’ll feel more energetic when doing exercises Water also helps to fuel your muscle 6. Helps is digestion 7. Less Cramps and Sprains Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated 8. Less Likely to get sick and feel healthy Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu and other ailments like kidney stones and heart attack drinking water can improve your immune system 9. Relieves Fatigue 10. Flushes out toxins from your body 11. Good mood Your body feels very good and that’s why you feel happy 12. Reduces the risk of cancer 13. Reduces your risk of heart attack 14. Burns more fat and build more muscle 15. Regulates Ph balance 16. Nutrient transport Water helps in sending the nutrients from on place of our body to another making a constant flow which helps our body to function properly 17. Pregnant Women At the time of pregnancy the body's need of enough water is very important to keep the nutrients flowing and keeping the infections away There are plenty of health benefits of drinking water most people drink water because it makes them feel good and that is a good enough reason for me right there so start your day with a glass of fresh water it is the best way to start the day I challenge you this week to drink more water and keep track of it Try to get your 8 cups of water in A good tip is to fill up the same water bottle so you know how much you are drinking throughout the day My favorite is to fill up the mugs you get from the hospital when you have a baby They are huge, I love the straw and its a nice way to keep track Come back tomorrow for another Health and Exercise Tip Also don't forget to come and Enter My giveaway going on right now To win a FREE entry into the Running Scared 5&10k Come and enter HERE