Brides do a lot of running around in the months and weeks leading up to their BIG DAY! From cake tastings to hair and make-up demonstrations, the list of tasks is never ending. It’s no wonder many Brides suffer through skipped meals, sleepless nights and worst of all – Dehydration! We can’t have that! Being a healthy bride is the most important goal you have and the best way to ensure that is to make sure you are drinking plenty of water throughout the days leading up to your wedding.
Our bodies are made up of approximately 60% water – water we are constantly losing throughout the day as we run about to appointments and fittings. Whether you’re sitting still and just breathing, digesting, sweating or any other movement you are losing vital water from your body that needs to be replaced continuously. Moreover, you’re just more comfortable when you are fully hydrated. Did you know, our cells, tissues and organs use water to regulate body temperature (hot flashes anyone?). Bottom line: The water we lose MUST be replaced through the foods we eat and liquids we take in - so no more skipped meals, ladies!
Need some more motivation to keep sipping from that Figi or Voss water bottle you’re always carrying, but never quite finishing? Check out our list of the mighty magical powers water posseses:
Water can help control calories. Instead of drinking beverages with lots of sugar in them, switch to water! You’ll automatically consume less calories and replenish and rehydrate in the process. Win-win!
Water helps energize muscles. Have you ever met a bride who wanted less energy as her big day approached? You need those muscles healthy and energetic when planning such an important event. If you’re also dieting and exercising in preparation for your wedding, you need lots of water to balance out your body fluids and avoid muscle fatigue.
Water helps keep skin looking its best. Dehydration causes you skin to look dry and wrinkled, a condition easily remedied by drinking plenty of water. You can even help “lock in” that moisture by using a moisturizer on your face and skin.
Water helps remove toxins from your body. Your body does a pretty awesome job of ridding itself of toxins, but only when you’re drinking plenty of water. Adequate water intake encourages your body to excrete waste through perspiration and urination. Flushing out the waste gets rid of inflammation and that’s one of the best things you can do for your waistline as your wedding day approaches.
Water can improve your mood. Proper hydration leaves you feeling refreshed and at ease, calming you down in an otherwise hectic time period. Sounds like a wedding-prep “must-do” to us!
With all this motivation to drink more water, now you need a plan in place to actually take the plunge! It can be daunting trying to fit extra drinking water into an already hectic schedule, especially if you aren’t used to it. You want to get the maximum benefits from your water consumption and the truth is not all times of day are created equal when drinking water. Use these simple guidelines to get you started with MAX results:
So how much water is enough water and can it ever be too much? Everywhere you look, you’ll likely read a different perspective on this and a new magic number. We aren’t going to give you a new number to add to that list. Instead, we recommend drinking water exclusively whenever you feel thirsty. Forget all the juice, diet sodas and sugar infused beverages that only result in making you less energetic and feeling bloated. Nothing can replace the benefits of pure, natural water. And if you really need a pretty beverage with a hint of flavor, slice up some lemons, oranges or strawberries and add to your water. Whatever works to get in the amazing benefits of the Might Magical Water!
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Article written by Angie Oncu Tuzuner