For years I have been advised by doctors and reading articles offering the key to life: drink more water. Tell me something I don’t know (insert eye-roll). I’m not naive to the fact that drinking water more consistently would probably solve 99% of my problems. For some reason, I just haven’t taken it seriously. Once I came to college, I took a nutrition course which woke me up to the seriousness of proper hydration. I finally decided it was about time I try it out. I decided to drink five refills of my water bottle each day for two weeks, and here’s what happened:
1. My energy level went through the roof!
2. Who knew water would clear and brighten up my skin? Because it did.
3. I had to take a trip to the bathroom probably every 20 minutes.
4. I held up longer at the gym because I was hydrated and energized.
5. My mood improved 1000%.
6. I was significantly more focused and productive.
7. I didn’t have headaches as often.
A big thing I learned is to drink before I even get thirsty, which I think is the hardest part. Bring a water bottle around with you throughout the day and see how much your daily life improves—I couldn’t believe it!