Water is something that is completely overlooked when it comes to weight loss.
We are mostly focused around exercise and diet.  What people don’t know is water is just as essential as healthy food.
Not only is it over looked, but it’s almost entirely forgotten in the Winter.
The majority of people get dehydrated, not in the summer, but in the winter.  Does that surprise you? Most people thinks that because the suns not out beaming and making you sweat, your body doesn’t need it as much.
That is of course false.  The air is at it’s worst in the Winter and your body actually needs MORE during these snowy days.

The average person drinks 2 quarts of water a day, our bodies need 4. Most people don’t drink enough water and wait until they are thirsty.
By the time we are thirsty, are body fluids are already depleted. I actually just recently learned this, but after the age 20, our bodies become less and less aware of the sensation of thirst, and we become dehydrated without even knowing. Pay specific attention if your exercising on a regular basis. Our organs could be screaming for water and not even know it. Water keeps our energy levels high and it actually helps our bodies to not feel sore after workouts.
Getting water from fruits that are high in water content also help a lot with the water intake. Fruit will also help fill up the stomach with low calories and gain tons of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients (nutrients that are important to the human health) to increase vitality. Most of the fruits that carry a lot of water content are also very high in fiber! Which is definitely a bonus!

Fact: Did you know that if you’re actually feeling thirsty, your body is past the point of dehydration?

Goal for today- make it a habit to drink 2 Liters of water a day!

Do your body a favor and give it all the water it’s needing without having to tell you. Your skin will thank you too!!

Dr. Alan Weidner