It often doesn’t even matter if I’ve already had a boatload of water already. When I’m out and about and can’t bring my trusty ol’ 32-ounce Nalgene bottle with me, I’ve noticed myself craving the good stuff like woa. My body has come to rely on the crazy amount of water. Ya, it can be annoying, but I also know I need to take more breaks at work and walk around, so it’s for the best (though I fear my coworkers think I have some sort of problem). I get more exercise because I’m walking to the bathroom 10x every day.Īsk anyone who drinks 1 gallon of water a day, and they’ll tell you they have to go to the bathroom ALL THE DAMN TIME. I have a happy balance of #AllTheThings in my system. Now, after having so many ounces already before each meal, I know my hunger is for food…not from needing water too. They say a lot of the time when we think we’re hungry, we’re actually just thirsty. Hunger feels more authentic because I know I can’t be dehydrated. (I can’t help that seeing food makes me realize I’m extremely parched.) Similarly, just by having a good base of water in my system at all times, I seem to not need as big of meals to realize I’m nearing the happy level of full. It was a joke in college that I’d always chug water right before I ate and then not be able to eat much. I don’t need to eat as much to feel full. What is this madness?! Ya, I’m sticking to this “ drink more water” thing, fo’ sho. Suddenly, if I noticed a godforsaken blemish pop up on my face, it would quickly fade away. I noticed it well into my first month of drinking #AllTheWater. This is definitely my favorite side effect that has been glaringly obvious to me. Acne flare-ups are less frequent and clear up faster. It’s not like I take a sip of water and turn into a super hero or something, but I definitely notice myself feeling more refreshed throughout the day when I’m usually lagging. It seems to really help me feel awake and “with it,” I guess you could say. There’s a reason “drink more water” is on my list of ways to wake up when you’re tired. By completely preventing this, I’ve noticed myself being more perky and ready to take on the day. I feel overall less sluggish and more alive.ĭehydration can come on so gradually that you don’t even notice it until you’re dying of thirst. If you’re curious what happens when you drink 1 gallon of glorious water every single day, here’s a look at my experience: 1. However, I think it’s safe to say that most people could definitely benefit from drinking more water than they already do. Please note: this isn’t right for everyone. So although there isn’t a “one size fits all” amount of water, there seems to be a general consensus: listen to you body and drink as needed.Īlthough 1 gallon of water is DOUBLE the recommended amount, I’ve found that I feel better with this extra H20. The amount a person needs to drink will vary based on a number of factors-including how athletic you are. To maintain this healthy level of hydration, and keep our organs functioning like rock stars, it’s recommended that we drink at least 8 glasses every day that are 8 ounces each. While most people try this out for 30 days, I have no plans to stop, even after three months of diligently working at the water consumption.įun fact: on average, our bodies are composed of 60% water. Now, here am I am about 90 days later, and it has become a pretty natural part of my day that doesn’t take that much effort at all. I just wanted to drink more water in general. At first I had set a goal for myself to drink a gallon every day without a specific end point in mind. Most people don’t just…drink 128 ounces of water without trying to do it. At first, yes, it was definitely intentional. □Īs I’ve noticed this “ gallon challenge” becoming a trend, I’ve realized that I’ve actually been doing this for about three months without meaning to. Apparently being hydrated is all the rage these days. I’ve seen the topic of drinking one gallon of water per day a lot lately. Woohoo!!! Let’s get crazy!!!…hydrated!!! #PartyAnimalĪ photo posted by Gettin’ My Healthy On on at 3:11pm PDT
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