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Simple Ways To Drink More Water 💦
Water plays a major role in our bodies, including maintaining electrolyte balance, blood pressure, lubricates joints, regulates body temperature and promotes cell health.
We all know how important it is to stay hydrated, yet we often forget.
So we have put together a list of simple ways to help you drink more water.
Understand your fluid needs – Before you start downing water you need to first understand your body’s fluid needs. The average daily recommendation of water per day is a minimum of 8 glasses. But you need to remember that this is all dependent on ones activity levels and general health. For most people simply drinking to quench their thirst is enough but if you exercise often, work outside or live in a hot climate your body will require a lot more water than only drinking when you think you are thirsty.
Set a daily goal – Setting a daily goal can help you drink more water. This can be motivating and is more likely to get you into the habit of drinking water more often.
Keep a reusable water bottle – If you always have a water bottle on you, you can easily drink water wherever you are, whether that be running errands or sitting at your desk. This also serves as a visual reminder to drink more water. Plus by using a reusable water bottle you are helping out the environment, instead of relying on a single use plastic water bottle every time you are thirsty.
Replace other drinks with water – One way to drink more water is to replace other drinks with water. These drinks are often full of added sugars which can lead to weight gain, therefore by replacing them with water is an easy and cheap way to cut calories.
Drink a glass before a meal – Make it a habit that before you eat a meal to drink a glass of water. By doing so you are adding additional cups of water to your daily water intake. This won’t only keep you hydrated but you may feel that you will eat less due to the water leaving you feeling fuller.
Drink one glass of water per hour at work – If you work a standard 8 hour day, drinking a glass of water each hour will help you meet your daily water intake requirement. This method will keep your water intake consistent and help you reach your water goals.
Eat water-rich foods – A simple way to consume more water is by eating foods which hold a high water content. Water-rich foods are also packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that will aid to your overall health. To find out more about water-rich foods and what they are click here.
So rubies if you find yourself struggling to drink enough water throughout the day give these tips a try and let us know how you go in the comments below.
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Keeping myself hydrated all the time is really important though I sometimes I find myself struggling but most of the time I’m able to drink water. Drinking water is one essential part of living that we constantly need as part of being a healthy human being. Love this article💕Now let me rush and drink my first glass of water🥤💦🤭
Thank you for this article, fortunately for me I’ve gotten into a habit of drinking water from the moment I woke up, I start my day with a warm cup of lemon water then keep a 2 litre water bottle with me!
I was never really a fan of drinking water but l do love the tips provided…definitely worth a try. 🙂
I am definitely going to try these method of drinking water I usually drink one less water per day.
It has become a challenge to drink enough water with the lock down. Water was starting to be replaced by coffee/tea. At work it was so much easier to drink water I used a jug instead of a glass and it worked wonders.
WoW! What an interesting article to help me start drinking water. My doctor has advised me time and time again about my water intake as i have a kidney condition. This article has motivated ,e to do things differently and make drinking water more easier. Thank you for such articles that help inspire us to live better and healthier xXx
I’m usually pretty good with drinking water, even in winter 🙂 I was advised by a medical professional to drink 30-40ml per kilo per day… It adds up lol!
I really need to start drinking more water and rehydrating. I definitely needed this read! 👏🏽
Water plays a major role in a lot of things concerning the body. Like keeping us hydrated, clear skin, clearer urine. For those who struggle with drinking water try to add lemon and cucumber in your water and you will kiss that struggle goodbye
I drink 2L water a day. I have a big 2L bottle from Tupperware on my table and whenever I feel hungry or stand up, I take a couple of sips. The goal is to finish this before 16:00 everyday.