2. 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger.
3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%.
4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.
5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.
ARE YOU DRINKING THE AMOUNT OF WATER YOU SHOULD DRINK EVERY DAY??
well this was certainly a wake up call!!!! im embarresed to devulge just how LITTLE i drink :) thanks!
ReplyDeleteAs I'm sitting next to 4 empty water bottles that I refill daily for my 8 glasses of water a day - yes I do! It's hard work I like ice cold water. I loved all the facts thanks!
ReplyDeleteI drink about 2 to 3 bottles a day but so I'm hoping that's enough. I always have a bottle by me at night too because for some reason, I get SUPER thirsty during my sleep. My NEED for a diet pepsi always kicks in during the day though! lol..
ReplyDeleteLoved all of the facts! Defintely an eye opener
I just printed this out!! Thanks for the reminders!! :)
ReplyDeletegreat point.
ReplyDeletei always make sure i have a drink bottle with me to make sure im getting all the hydration i need!
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These were really interesting facts--thanks for posting this! I definitely don't drink enough water and really need to fix that!
ReplyDeleteSince I started the flat belly diet, I've been drinking between 64-70 oz of water a day and have seen a HUGE increase in my energy and a significant decrease in my appetite. It's crazy! Good info. =)
ReplyDeleteI just took a sip of some water!! I really need to start drinking more water and not diet dr. peppers!
ReplyDeleteThis post makes me realize I need to drink a ton more water!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! I try really hard to drink a lot of water throughout the day, but it is so hard. Sometimes I feel like I just can't choke it down because I am not thirsty!
ReplyDeleteWow these facts are powerful! I have been trying to up my intake lately and this is certainly motivating!
ReplyDeleteI'm so going to have a glass ... or five now! haha
ReplyDeletewow, thanks for the facts! I'll have to remember to pick up my water next time I'm tired or hungry!
ReplyDeleteGood points! I drink like 72 ounces a day!
ReplyDeleteWow, I knew water was good for you...but I never knew how important it is!! Thanks for sharing that. I actually just asked my hubs to pour me a large glass. Ha! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post! I'm not good at drinking many fluids! I really have to focus on drinking water to get the right amount in each day. It is something I am working on though. I definitely agree that drinking extra water helps you feel less hungary and fatigued!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post...it's what I needed! I try so hard to drink my allotted water every day, but somedays it just doesn't happen! I'm going to try harder from now on!
ReplyDeleteProbably not but girl, I love educational posts like these!! Please, keep 'em coming!
ReplyDeleteThe docs also told me lack of water can cause Braxton Hicks contractions! Needless to say, I have been drowning myself with water since I found that out a few weeks ago!!!
ReplyDeletewell i am certainly not drinking enough water but this should give me the extra push i need to make it happen! thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteI love all those stats...and I agree...we should all drink more water.
ReplyDeleteWow, great post. Thanks so much for sharing that. Definately motivating.
ReplyDeleteDoes the melting ice from my Diet Coke count??? Wow, I really need to start drinking water!
ReplyDeleteI don't drink enough water. :( My crystal light counts though! haha. it's just flavored water.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! I only drink a couple of bottles of water a day so I need to start drinking more!
ReplyDeleteYikes! I don't drink enough water, unfortunately... But this will certainly make me reconsider! Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeletewow... I have never heard some of these stats! I am going to get my water on!!! yikes! Thanks for sharing those facts!
ReplyDeleteHOnestly, I am probably one of those chronically dehydrated people! I am NEVER thirsty! I have to force myself to remember to drink my bottles of water a day, and then I drink one all at once , kind of like "taking my medicine" for the day. WIsh I were better! :)
ReplyDeleteI am totally in that 75% category!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you shared this b/c I can seriously go a week without a sip of water. I needed to know this!
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
I am definitely in the chronic dehydration group. I never remember to drink enough water. I am so thirsty even writing this. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteAnd here's something else - thirst is actually a later sign of dehydration. So by the time you feel thirsty, you're already dehydrated!
ReplyDeleteA very informative post! I make it a point to drink at least two litres of water everyday and that does not count the other juices etc that I may take during the day. Drinking water is also important to flush out the toxins from your body and make you feel lighter and fresher!
ReplyDeleteKeep drinking :)
Great facts!! I try and drink 8-10 glasses a day but its hard!
ReplyDeleteI drink so much water that I feel like I am going to float away half the time. But, I read this to my roomie! Such great facts.
ReplyDeleteI drink a ton of water. I'm definitely more than meeting my recommended requirements.
ReplyDeleteI need to bookmark this and read it every day! I've been doing better since getting pregnant, but ugh, I just do not like drinking water.
ReplyDeletegreat info! Loved all the water facts. So here I will sit and begin to chug away for the day!
ReplyDeleteI use those little flavor packets and shake them up in my water to give them a little taste, making it easier to drink more water. Where did you find those stats? Very interesting!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I actually printed it off and have it hanging on my wall at work to remind myself to keep drinking more more more!
ReplyDeletei love water!
ReplyDeletei think i drink at least 100 ounces a day :)
fun post!
These are great facts! I drink TONS of water all day long because I've been doing Bikram yoga lately. And you will pay for it during class if you don't properly hydrate!
ReplyDeleteWow-even more incentives to keep chugging away at the water on my desk!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
ReplyDeleteI don't drink soda so I'm a big water drinker! I probably fill my bottle at least 10 times while I'm at work :)
Kels-as soon as I read this post, I put down the coffee on my desk and reached for the water glass instead... great reminder tips!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this post!!! Thanks for the reminder - I am dehaydrated all the time. I hate water... haha!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for your sweet comment on my page!!!
this explains so many of my life problems. SERIOUSLY. today begins my quest to drink more water.
ReplyDeleteI looove water. I have been drinking it even more now that I work out, thanks for the reminder! :)
ReplyDeleteI drink SO much water a day. I'm surprised I haven't drowned yet!!LOL
ReplyDeleteWow! I've been trying to make a personal effort to drink more water! I will certainly try harder now! Thanks for sharing this :)
ReplyDeleteinteresting post! I actually drink A LOT of water so I'm pretty good in that department. but still good to know anyway.
ReplyDeletep.s. glad to find another Seattle blogger! :)
Kelsey those are some AMAZING facts about H20!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been drinking enough water!
Thanks for the inspiration sweet girl!
My favorite water concoction is:
water...squeezed lime...and SPLENDA of course!
xxooxx
If water and Coke are the same thing, I'm definitely drinking enough water.
ReplyDeleteMaybe this will get my husband to finally drink more water!? ha
ReplyDeleteLOVED this post. I recentlt started monitoring my water intake and it was surprisingly low. I use an app on the iphone called "Water" and i have felt 1000000% better since increasing my water intake.
ReplyDeleteAlso helps make pretty skin!