Why is it so important to drink so much water?

[gilly37]

I'm finding it hard to get even 1.5l down me. I'm mainly used to drinking just tea/coffee/diet pop etc... I've switched the fizzy stuff to no added sugar squash but even at that I'm struggling to drink so much, and I don't like drinking water so I just add a tiny splash of squash.

Is it really that important to drink so much? I'm not hungry in between shakes/meals/snacks so it's not like I feel I need to fill myself up. If I was to drink, say 1l a day would that be ok? I'm losing weight fine, 4lbs first week, 3lbs 2nd, 2lbs 3rd, 1lb 4th week.

Gxx

 

[Sap91]

You need to drink water to get all the toxins out hence it is important to have 2l at least.

 

[gilly37]

It doesn't seem to be affecting my weight loss only drinking 1l a day though so I just wonder if it's really necessary to drink 2l?? I have a really sensitive bladder as well so even just one glass of water has me running to the loo every 30mins!

Gxx

 

[Loser85]

Your body needs to stay rehydrated. (sp?) your skin and hair will be so much better and you'll feel better too. More energised and refreshed. I always feel tired and sluggish if i dont drink enough. Also keeps you regular toilet wise too.

 

[gilly37]

Thanks for that, must try to drink a bit more then!

P.S I love your Peppa Pig avatar!