Water

I have recently realized the joys and benefits of water. Of course, I've always had water as a part of my daily routine. However, I'd only ever drink one cup or less each day. Not really beneficial. In fact, it's actually really harmful to drink so little water. I always brushed off my mom's advice, though, and assumed I'd be okay.
I happen to drink tea like it's about to disappear and be lost forever. I thought that was giving me the nutrients that water does, but it doesn't. So recently I've started to drink water... very copious amounts of water. (This was actually my New Year's resolution, even though I was already doing it before Christmas.)
Let me tell you... it's worth it! I have a glass of water when I get up in the morning, and that gives me early energy that I didn't have before. I have water throughout the day at school to keep me awake and energized, as well. And in the evening, I try to drink a glass of water every time I pass the refrigerator.
I've noticed some changes. I have clearer skin, my hair is growing faster, and I am not so tired. (Of course, I still need a good amount of sleep, which is my next New Year's resolution.) The downside is that I frequent the bathroom quite often, which, although it rids your body of toxins, it's bad when you're in the middle of a chemistry lab or an intense discussion in history class.
I think it's important to take care of our bodies. We only get one, and I want to make sure I try my best to respect my body. (For me and for God.) If my body is healthy, I know that I can help others better than if I were feeling run down. We are blessed in our culture to have easy access to clean drinking water, so if you want a simple pick-me-up, give it a try!