Thirsty? There’s your first mistake. When a person’s body urges them to drink because they are thirsty, this is a sign that you’re dehydrated – and you body is demanding you to drink. But how else does water benefit us other than the fact that we absolutely need it to survive (which is also pretty important, I guess)?

1) It Helps Aid in Weight Loss

We’ve all felt hungry shortly after we’ve just eaten. We think to ourselves “How is this possible?! I just ate!” Well, chances are you’re probably thirsty, not hungry. By keeping your body hydrated, water can serve as an appetite suppressant – helping you shed those pounds even faster than originally planned.

2) It Helps Fight Cancer

Various studies dealing with proper hydration and water consumption have shown that staying hydrated can reduce risk of colon cancer by up to 45% and bladder cancer by up to 50%. Some evidence also suggests that staying hydrated may help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.

3) It Enhances Performance

It is well known that being dehydrated can lead to dizziness, fatigue and an overall poorly performing body. Since water composes 75% of our muscle tissue, re-hydrating & replenishing your body with one of its natural fuel sources can help you perform better athletically. And yes…that goes for your performance in the bedroom, too.

4) It Boosts Your Mood

In a survey carried out by 200 subjects, drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water a day was shown to improve their mental state. Since water aids in transporting nutrients to our cells and exporting toxins out of them, staying hydrated allows us to not only steer clear of any unwanted sickness, but it also keeps our minds fresh and fully concentrated.

5) It Beautifies Your Skin

As weird as this may seem…our skin is the largest living organ in our body. By maintaining proper hydration, this can improve the color and texture of your skin by allowing it to properly and continuously build new cells. Not to mention, proper water consumption also helps regulate our body’s temperature through the process of sweating.

Now ya know! Drink up! *Gulp, gulp*