Water intake Well I have done a lot of reading and it appears that it is very important. Also just to make it interesting I put a slice of Lemon And a slice of lime With two mint leafs. Water makes up 75% of the brain Water regulates your body temperature Water makes up 83% of your blood Water removes waste Water composes 22% of your bones Water cushions your joints Water helps carry nutrients and oxygen to your cells Water moistens oxygen for breathing Water helps convert food to energy Water helps to protect and cushion your vital organs Water helps your body to absorb nutrients Water makes up to 75% of your muscles So here are 12 reasons for me to keep going with trying really hard to achieve my water intake requirements. Another incentive to lose weight, the lighter I get the less I have to drink