Are you actually hungry?

Most of you might be thinking yes but in fact this post is about whether you are actually hungry or is your body thirsty. The reason being that many of us don't drink enough water and as the body is 70% water we need to keep our levels topped up. When our bodies are thirsty sometimes we mistake it for hunger and we eat. The problem is your not actually hungry but your body wants fluids so we eat and use the fluids in the food to fill ourselves. This can then cause excess, unnecessary eating which can lead to weight gain. So next time your hungry try drinking some water and see how you feel after. Another point to make is that your body needs water to function properly especially if you partake in exercise. The reason being that if we are dehydrated by just 2% you will feel tired and lose strength and endurance in the gym. Also the body needs water to aid the transportation of vitamins and minerals around the body to aid those workouts and help us recover after a session. So to make sure your on top of your game and drink a minimum of 2 litres of water a day. If you don't want to carry a big bottle around then put 4 elastic bands on a bottle. Once you have drunk one bottle take one band off and put it on your wrist. Then re-fill the bottle and as soon as all 4 bands are on your wrist you have drunk your 2 litres. Anything more is a bonus.