I’m sure we all know the benefits water has for our bodies and considering we’re approximately 75% water are we drinking enough? So for the month of July I want you to join me in the Water Challenge. This challenge was inspired by an article I read in the paper about the visible changes drinking water has on your skin and I know proper hydration is critical to pretty much everything in your body.
THE CHALLENGE…. Begins 1st July – 31st July
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No sodas, no diet sodas, no juices, no coffee, no alcohol and no junk!
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Take a picture of your face with no makeup on Day 1, Day 14 and Day 31 (pictures will be revealed on the final day of the challenge)
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Download a ‘water’ app to monitor your daily water intake (I am using Water Your Body- the free version)
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Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @msmuneri for regular updates and tips
Here are some tips on how to consume enough water for your body:
- When you wake up drink 1- 2 glasses of water
I personally love squeezing half a lemon into my hot cup of water with 1tsp of honey to start the day. Using lemon will kick start your body and remove toxins in your body.
- Drink at least 30mins – 1 hr before you eat.
- Carry a water bottle with you everyday and drink throughout the day.
- Drink before you are thirsty (thirst is one of the last signs of dehydration)
- To make sure you’re drinking sufficient water for your body, here’s a calculation I use:
½ of my body weight in ounces
for example “if” I weighed 121 pounds I will then drink 60.5 ounces of water which is approx. 1.7 litres
Drinking enough water is a key element for maintaining your health and general well-being. Increasing your daily intake of water helps keep your skin look vibrant and younger, aids digestion, improves your concentration and helps to remove toxins from your body.
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? Join ME!!
