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Just remember:Drinking a gallon of water daily may not be suitable for everyone.
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Results may vary, and excessive water intake without balancing electrolytes can cause health issues.
He especially wanted to feel a better version of himself during the peak of his gardening business in spring.
However, he didn’t realize how often he’d need to be near the restroom.
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“I forgot to drink enough-especially when I was involved with projects or meetings.
I also got surprised by how many bathroom trips that could be expected,” he says.
While there were some road bumps along the month, he did the challenge; he enjoyed the outcome.
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This experiment reminded me of how small changes can actually have quite a big impact."
“The hardest part was deciding when to have it, not how much,” he says.
“I hadn’t expected my whole day to center around water!”
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He explains, “I learned the hard way that you better space things out appropriately.
Pacing myself, drinking one glass per hour rather than attempting to swallow it all at once helped.”
He also carried a water bottle around him everywhere he went and refilled as needed.
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“Moreover, my skin appeared much more hydrated than before.”
Better Digestion
The most significant change for Davis was better digestion.
“It also curbed my hunger to some extent, making me less snappy throughout the day.”
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Appetite Control
For Vasquez, the most noticeable change was a major decrease in his appetite.
“I hadn’t expected water to have such an effect on my appetite, but it did.”
He adds, “By keeping full, I naturally began to eat fewer quantities without trying.
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That’s an underappreciated advantage of the gallon problem that people must discuss more.”
Clear-Headed
What changed for Seddon was his ability to focus in a way he didn’t before.
“I absolutely concentrated much better and was generally energetic throughout the day,” he says.
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That sets the tone for the day and gets you off to the right start.
It feels like so much less.
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