That's high quality H20

Yes ... it's true ... The Water Boy is more than just an example of comedy genius ... it was giving you the secret to the body of your dreams! How could we have missed it?

Historically, I have always neglected my water intake ... I must have been getting water from some source because I was rarely thirsty ... unless around wine ... but I wasn't taking anywhere near my daily allowance.

When I turned PT I thought I better start drinking more water at the results were amazing. Not only did I feel more alert but I also found my weight management became a lot more ... well manageable.

Anyone I train will tell you that drinking water regularly is the first point I stress. Here is why.

Water, water, water
Water is arguably the most important component of our daily nutrition intake. Without it, performance suffers, healthy status deteriorates and death may follow relatively quickly ... now I know we aren't exactly living in a desert over here in wet, soggy Scotland but hopefully I am making a point.

The essential lubricant
Water has 4 core fundamental functions that go some way to explain why it is so important for healthy weight loss:

• Water in used by the body to create energy
• It enables the transportation of nutrients around the blood 
• It provides lubrication to the joints and protects our organs 
• It allows maintenance of a consistent body temperature (especially during exercise)

Weight loss without drinking your recommended water intake is like trying to was your car with a dry sponge ... you may just get there in the end but you are making life so much harder for yourself. 

The common complaint

Yes it's true ... drinking water does make you want to go to the toilet a lot more ... you may do more socialising at work in the bathroom and hate meetings that last over an hour ... but you will see the benefit. This doesn't just go for weight, but your hair, skin, nails ... Water is honestly fantastic ... and free! 

So how much should you drink?

The easiest figure to remember is 6-8 glasses of water. 

Sugar, salt, caffeine and alcohol are just some of the factors that effect the amount of water your body needs. You will notice you need more water when you are drinking alcohol for instance. Or at least the morning after. 

Hate water?

Here is my top tips for drinking more water when you are not a fan. 

• Add fruit - I love these fruit infusers and you can pick them up from as little as £3.00 from Ebay :) 

• Keep a chart - Yes it is a little like being back at school but having something to tick off every time you have a glass of water makes you feel like you are accomplishing something. There is indeed an app for everything nowadays and I love My Water Balance.
• Take big bottles of water to work - It sounds silly, but if you are not a water lover, having to leave your desk excessively will be enough of an excuse not to drink you 6-8 glasses. Take a big bottle to work with you and you have no excuse, as well as an easier way to track the progress that you are making. 

To find out about my 10 day detox plan that can help you to get into healthy eating habits, complete with tracking chart and additional supplements, email join@the-wolf-pack.co.uk or sign up here. 

Some of the results:

If you have any tips that you would like to share please do so :) Often doing the right thing isn't the most attractive thing at the time and I love getting new tips on how to make these simple things even simpler. 

Love Stacey 

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