My sister is getting married on December 29th! I seriously couldn’t be more excited. However, since the wedding is just a few days
after Christmas, I want to make sure that
I don’t look like I’ve been overly indulging since Thanksgiving. I needed to find some ways to effectively keep
my body healthy, and the toxins flushed from my system. One way I’m choosing to do that, is by
learning how to effectively drink more water.
Yes, there is a right way to drink water. And, it involves more thought than just
putting a glass to your lips and chugging.
No more ice! I’ve traded in my ice water, for lukewarm water. Drinking cold water actually constricts your blood vessels and digestive tract. Instead of digesting our food, our bodies actually work harder to warm ourselves up. This could be good if you’re looking to burn more calories, but I’m looking to keep my lymph system working properly. Essentially, drinking cold water means that our bodies aren’t properly digesting our food, leading to toxic buildup in our gut. And, then because the blood vessels are constricted, the toxins won’t be properly drained through the lymph system.
First things first. After oil pulling, I immediately drink a tall glass of lukewarm water first thing in the morning. This is the only time during the day that I chug water. It helps to give your body a good flush, and keep those kidneys working! Not to mention it will jump start your metabolism. I’ll then sip my hot lemon water as I work through the remainder of my morning routine before heading out the door.
Sip, sip, sip! The one thing that always annoyed me about drinking more water, is that I was constantly having to run to the bathroom. I’m currently using my Brita water bottle, and aim to drink roughly two full bottles throughout the work day. All in all I’m striving for 64 ounces a day total, but it’s more important to me that my body actually absorb what I’m putting in it, than just reaching the desired number of ounces.
It’s about this time of year, when I hear people say, “At the beginning of the year, I’m going to start eating better.” Or, “I’m going to start exercising more.” Whatever your goals are, why not start now? Who cares if it’s a Thursday in the middle of the month! Start today! You won’t be sorry that you did.
No more ice! I’ve traded in my ice water, for lukewarm water. Drinking cold water actually constricts your blood vessels and digestive tract. Instead of digesting our food, our bodies actually work harder to warm ourselves up. This could be good if you’re looking to burn more calories, but I’m looking to keep my lymph system working properly. Essentially, drinking cold water means that our bodies aren’t properly digesting our food, leading to toxic buildup in our gut. And, then because the blood vessels are constricted, the toxins won’t be properly drained through the lymph system.
First things first. After oil pulling, I immediately drink a tall glass of lukewarm water first thing in the morning. This is the only time during the day that I chug water. It helps to give your body a good flush, and keep those kidneys working! Not to mention it will jump start your metabolism. I’ll then sip my hot lemon water as I work through the remainder of my morning routine before heading out the door.
Sip, sip, sip! The one thing that always annoyed me about drinking more water, is that I was constantly having to run to the bathroom. I’m currently using my Brita water bottle, and aim to drink roughly two full bottles throughout the work day. All in all I’m striving for 64 ounces a day total, but it’s more important to me that my body actually absorb what I’m putting in it, than just reaching the desired number of ounces.
It’s about this time of year, when I hear people say, “At the beginning of the year, I’m going to start eating better.” Or, “I’m going to start exercising more.” Whatever your goals are, why not start now? Who cares if it’s a Thursday in the middle of the month! Start today! You won’t be sorry that you did.
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