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To really swear by drinking water ?

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Jumell · 24/12/2024 07:38

I’m currently on a diet /exercise plan and trying to aim for drinking 2 litres of water a day.

I don’t mix my water with anything else - it’s just straight tap water but omg it makes such a difference to everything. It improves my

Skin
Digestion

Can speed up weight loss but ONLY as part of a calorie controlled diet and exercise plan - won’t make you lose weight on its own !

So yes - something this simple really makes a huge difference to wellbeing and 2 litres of tap water a day costs next to nothing

I was thinking yesterday as well that clean drinking water is something we take for granted in a rich, developed nation like the UK. Was thinking that if I lived in one of the world’s Least Developed Countries I might be walking 10 miles a day for this privelege!

So yes - water I think is an excellent ‘superfood’ as they say - or ‘superdrink’

And I say this as someone who isn’t really a ‘natural’ water drinker - I don’t really like drinking it - much prefer drinking Diet Coke/Pepsi Max if given a choice ! But this is why I space my water drinking out throughout the day - so 500 ml every 3 hours or something ! Makes it easier !

So in short - highly recommended!

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Jumell · 24/12/2024 07:54

Unescorted · 24/12/2024 07:51

Having just taken my mum to a&e because of dehydration I cannot agree with you more. Each symptom my mum listed was met with "that will improve if you drink more water". Had an IV looked a million times better... Now back home and refusing to drink and she is deteriorating again.

Feeling a bit crap people... Have a glass of water.

Ah - hope your mum’s health improves ❤️

but it’s really interesting what you say - just shows how integral water really is to everything really, doesn’t it ?

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sweetpickle2 · 24/12/2024 07:54

Unescorted · 24/12/2024 07:52

Set an alarm to remind you.

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I do this, then get distracted by something else and forget till the next one goes off 😂 but am going to make a real concerted effort.

ShillyShallySherbet · 24/12/2024 07:53

Two of my friends were moaning about the fact they couldn’t have any cake when we were out the other day because they will put on so much weight. The thing is they both don’t like water, tea or coffee so they just drink can after can of Diet Coke all day thinking it’s healthy as it’s diet. It would be such a simple change to switch to water and make such a difference but I didn’t have the guts to point that out.

Unescorted · 24/12/2024 07:52

sweetpickle2 · 24/12/2024 07:46

I am terrible with remembering to drink water (ADHD) and will often get to the end of the work day and realised I’ve not had any, I wish I could be better at it! Going to make it one of my New Year’s resolutions.

Set an alarm to remind you.

Unescorted · 24/12/2024 07:51

Having just taken my mum to a&e because of dehydration I cannot agree with you more. Each symptom my mum listed was met with "that will improve if you drink more water". Had an IV looked a million times better... Now back home and refusing to drink and she is deteriorating again.

Feeling a bit crap people... Have a glass of water.

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Jumell · 24/12/2024 07:50

jeaux90 · 24/12/2024 07:44

I've been doing this for about 9 months. No caffeine after 10am and just water. Bought myself a fancy hydroflask too Grin

It makes a massive difference to everything. I drink about 3 litres.

Gosh that’s amazing !!!

i admit - there’s NO WAY I’d be able to go caffeine free after 10am!! Grin

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DustyLee123 · 24/12/2024 07:48

I started drinking 2 litres a day but it made me get up in the night for a wee, so I stopped

sweetpickle2 · 24/12/2024 07:46

I am terrible with remembering to drink water (ADHD) and will often get to the end of the work day and realised I’ve not had any, I wish I could be better at it! Going to make it one of my New Year’s resolutions.

ChristmasGrinch24 · 24/12/2024 07:45

Makes a huge difference.
I don't like tap water (tastes chemically where I am) but I drink bottled water and aim for 3-4 a day.
I always feel less brain fogged, more energy & focused when I do! Also my skin doesn't feel as dry as the dessert when I do. Grin

jeaux90 · 24/12/2024 07:44

I've been doing this for about 9 months. No caffeine after 10am and just water. Bought myself a fancy hydroflask too Grin

It makes a massive difference to everything. I drink about 3 litres.

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Jumell · 24/12/2024 07:42

Candleabra · 24/12/2024 07:40

Yes I agree being properly hydrated
makes such a difference to how well you feel. I often have a headache, feel hungry, off colour…. then realise I've hardly drank anything during the day. I always feel much better after a big glass of water.

It’s amazing really how something so ‘small’ in itself makes such a difference really isn’t it ?

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Candleabra · 24/12/2024 07:40

Yes I agree being properly hydrated
makes such a difference to how well you feel. I often have a headache, feel hungry, off colour…. then realise I've hardly drank anything during the day. I always feel much better after a big glass of water.