Are we consuming enough water?

The human body is very different and so is the need to drink water, so there is no fixed rule for how much water each person should drink. When thirst occurs, it actually means that the body has already lost 5% of its normal amount of fluid. Therefore, it is advisable to drink water proactively before the “big thirst” occurs. It is best if we always have a water bottle with us, because then we will not forget to drink and we can do it constantly. At work, a water bottle should also be on our desk at all times. One way not to forget to drink water is to download an app to your phone that reminds you when you need to drink water and also calculates the person’s need to drink water.

The average estimated water requirement for the body is 28–35 ml per kilogram of body weight. For example, a person weighing 60 kg needs about 2.4 liters of water per day.

The body’s fluid balance can be assessed by the color of your urine (see table below). If you urinate infrequently and your urine is dark yellow, this means you should drink more water. On the other hand, if you urinate frequently and the result is light yellow or clear, yellowish urine, this means you are drinking enough (see table below).

When we drink enough water and our urine is clear, we are also excreting salts retained in the body and getting rid of swelling in the body. Swelling is a sign of chronic dehydration.

Lose weight by drinking water

We especially need to pay attention to drinking water when we are more physically active – playing sports and doing roller massage.

Regular roller massage and increased water intake can help you lose weight easily. Roller massage is a pleasant and easy workout that gets the lymphatic system working, and if you increase your daily water intake in addition to the roller massage course, you will soon see results.

Roller massage activates the lymphatic system, which results in the release of toxins, and in one procedure, a person loses about 350 kcal. Drinking water, in turn, helps to eliminate toxins. If you do not drink enough water during a roller massage, the body will signal this with headaches, dizziness, weakness and malaise. This is also one of the reasons why some people may feel worse after a roller massage.

In addition to the above, dark urine, thirst, and dry mouth are signs of dehydration. Dry mouth is the final sign of dehydration.

During the roller massage, it is advisable to drink still water, because carbonated water can cause a feeling of fullness, which interferes with sports and because of this, it may happen that you drink less water than necessary. During the roller massage procedure, it is advisable to drink a 0.5 liter bottle of water, because the body loses about that much fluid during the procedure. After the procedure, you should also drink more water than usual on the same day.

The amount of water in the body is inversely proportional to the amount of fat tissue, falling to even below 40% of body weight in severe obesity. This means that a fatter person has less water in their body, so they need to drink more than a person of normal weight.

Drinking water reduces appetite

It often happens that appetite is confused with thirst and we eat, when in fact, drinking a glass of water would be enough to satisfy our appetite. Drinking water right before a meal can help prevent overeating. According to a study, people who drank a glass of water before each meal consumed significantly fewer calories compared to those who did not.

So if you feel like your stomach is empty, drink a glass of water first.

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